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Summary of Contents for Yeti 550

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Page 2: ...ng the possibility of death This Operator s Guide should remain with the unit at time of resale Lynx products are manufactured by BRP The following are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products I...

Page 3: ...zard WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may resul...

Page 4: ...any discrepancy the English version shall prevail Specifications are given in the SI met ric system with the SAE U S equiv alent in parentheses Where precise accuracy is not required some conver sions...

Page 5: ...or lever 26 4 Pilot Lamps 27 5 Gear shift lever 28 6 Handlebar 28 7 Holding strap 28 8 Ignition switch START button 28 9 Tether cut out switch 29 10 DESS pilot lamp 30 11 Engine cut out switch 30 12...

Page 6: ...N CHECKLIST 46 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 47 Propulsion 47 Turning 47 Stopping 47 Starting the engine 47 Shutting down the engine 49 VEHICLE WARM UP 50 POST OPERATION CARE 51 SPECIAL OPERATIONS 52 Engine...

Page 7: ...65 Air filter cleaning 66 Bulb replacement 66 ENGINE SYSTEM 69 Engine Oil Level 69 Engine Oil Oil Filter Change 69 STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION 71 Storage 71 Preseason preparation 71 TROUBLESHOOT...

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Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION ______________________ 7...

Page 10: ...needs and uses Injury or death may result to the snowmobile operator passenger or bystander if the snowmobile is used in risky conditions which are beyond the driver s passenger s or snowmobile s cap...

Page 11: ...pared to use evasive driving Venturing out alone with your snow mobile could also be hazardous You could run out of fuel have an accident or damage your snowmo bile Remember your snowmobile is capable...

Page 12: ...ating snowmobile track Maintenance Know your snowmobile and treat it with the respect and care due of any power driven machine Com mon sense proper handling and routine maintenance will result in safe...

Page 13: ...t overflow Always wipe off any fuel spillage from the vehicle Periodically verify fuel sys tem Basics for Passenger Never ride as a passenger unless the snowmobile is equipped with a passenger seat an...

Page 14: ...ons pertaining to the safe use and operation of snowmobiles It is your responsibility as a snowmobiler to learn and obey these laws and reg ulations Respect and observance will result in safer snowmob...

Page 15: ...t very low speed when it is not on ground Turning Handlebar controls the steering of the vehicle As the handlebar is rotated to right or left the skis are turned right or left to steer the snowmobile...

Page 16: ...length and time of your ride Riding Position Your riding position and balance are the two basic principles of making your snowmobile go where you want it to When turning on the side of a hill you and...

Page 17: ...g board and the opposite knee on the seat Avoid abrupt stops Standing Place both feet on the running boards Knees should be flexed to absorb the shock from surface bumps This is an effective position...

Page 18: ...on he must not wait and tell the driver to slowdown or stop Riding with passengers on board is different than riding alone The oper ator has the benefit of knowing what will be the next maneuver and i...

Page 19: ...re of hidden rocks or tree stumps partially hidden by a recent snowfall Deep Snow In deep powder snow your vehicle could begin to bog down If this oc curs turn in as wide an arc as possi ble and look...

Page 20: ...a steady safe speed Continue as far as you can in this direction then switch to an opposite hill angle and rid ing position A direct climb could present problems Choose the standing position accel er...

Page 21: ...cannot easily distinguish ravines ditches or other obstacles Goggles with colored lenses should always be worn under these condi tions Unseen Obstruction There may be obstructions hidden beneath the...

Page 22: ...angle If you en counter another snowbank on the op posite side position your feet near the rear of the vehicle Remember your snowmobile is not designed to oper ate on bare pavement and steering on thi...

Page 23: ...topping distance Don t be a tailgater Know the position of the machine ahead Signals If you intend to stop raise either hand straight above your head A left turn is indicated by extending your left ha...

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Page 25: ...VEHICLE INFORMATION _____________________ 23...

Page 26: ...t of loss These numbers are required by the Lynx dealers to complete warran ty claims properly No warranty will be allowed by BRP if the engine serial number or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way...

Page 27: ...Engine serial number 1 A25C0MA FAN COOLED 1 Engine serial number LIQUID COOLED 1 Engine serial number mmo2007 001 001_a V 800 4 TEC MODELS 1 Engine serial number _____________________ 25...

Page 28: ...onal to the pressure applied on the lever and to the type of terrain and its snow coverage 1 Brake lever 3 Parking brake button or lever Hydraulic brake Located on left side of handlebar Parking brake...

Page 29: ...This lamp will light up to indicate a low battery voltage condition See an authorized Lynx dealer as soon as possible Injection Oil Level Engine Oil Pressure Yeti 2 stroke models This pilot lamp will...

Page 30: ...Holding strap provides a grip for driver when side hilling 8 Ignition switch START button 1 1 2 2 3 A23H04A MANUAL START ELECTRIC START MODELS 1 OFF 2 ON 3 START Manual Starting To start the engine tu...

Page 31: ...your snowmobile thus deterring theft Finally it prevents unintentional elec tric starter operation in vehicles so equipped by disabling the electric starter and ignition circuits in the MPEM or ECU D...

Page 32: ...onfirm DESS status Refer to previous paragraphs for description 11 Engine cut out switch This push pull type or toggle type switch is located on the right side of the handlebar To stop the engine in a...

Page 33: ...Move the choke lever to position 2 and start the engine As soon as the en gine starts move the lever to position 1 After a few seconds 10 seconds maximum move the choke lever to position OFF NOTE In s...

Page 34: ...g on the one displayed Odometer Odometer records the total distance travelled and display it in kilometers Trip Meter Records distance travelled since it has been reset Distance travelled is dis playe...

Page 35: ...0 Heating grip switch It is a three position switch Select the desired position to keep your hands at a comfortable temperature YETI MODELS 1 Heated grip switch 2 Heated throttle lever switch 3 Hot 4...

Page 36: ...osition mmo2008 001 016_a YETI PRO V 800 MODEL ONLY REAR RACK 22 Electric power outlet 24 Fuse To remove fuse from holder pull fuse out Check if filament is melted 1 Fuse 2 Check if melted Fuse for st...

Page 37: ...To be used whenever front of snow mobile requires manual lifting 1 Front grab handles NOTE Do not use skis to pull or lift snowmobile 27 Storage compartment Depending on model storage com partment sit...

Page 38: ...ncrease the cargo area 2 1 TYPICAL 1 Passenger seat removable 2 Driver seat To remove the passenger seat lift seat latch then tip driver seat over 1 2 TYPICAL 1 Seat latch 2 Tip driver seat over Slide...

Page 39: ...is the reverse of removal procedure Pay attention to the fol lowing WARNING Make sure that the passenger seat is locked securely in place before using the snowmobile 1 TYPICAL 1 Passenger seat hooks...

Page 40: ...Suspension has collapse with driver passenger and load added C Distance between dimension A and B must not exceed 50 to 75 mm 2 to 3 in see table REAR SPRINGS ADJUSTMENT C CAUSE SOLUTION 50 to 75 mm...

Page 41: ...rding to the load and snow condi tions For better deep snow performance or to increase reverse performance in deep snow first loosen lock nut then tighten nut 3 4 turn after contacting washers Retight...

Page 42: ...hicle off the ground with suitable lifting de vice Make sure lifting device is stable and secure CENTER SPRING ADJUSTMENT HANDLEBAR steering attitude PROBLEM SOLUTION Easy to turn neutral No adjustmen...

Page 43: ...e off the ground with suitable lifting de vice Make sure lifting device is stable and secure STOPPER STRAP WEIGHT TRANSFER ADJUSTMENTS STEERING TRACK skis PROBLEM SOLUTION Comfortable Good weight tran...

Page 44: ...vehicle off the ground with suitable lifting de vice Make sure lifting device is stable and secure WARNING Always adjust both front springs to same position FRONT SPRINGS ADJUSTMENT HANDLING steering...

Page 45: ...e Reduce front suspension spring preload Increase center spring preload Rear of snowmobile seems to stiff Reduce rear spring preload Rear of snowmobile seems to soft Increase rear spring preload Rear...

Page 46: ...some models there is fuel gauge together with fuel tank cap Oil reservoir cap is identified OIL Use only oil which flows at 40 Oil is in injection oil reservoir Use only 2 stroke engine oil CAUTION Ne...

Page 47: ...tial engine break in 500 ml of recommended injection oil should be added to fuel for the first full filling of fuel tank Have spark plugs cleaned after engine break in Drive Belt A new drive belt requ...

Page 48: ...le control lever several times to check that it oper ates easily and smoothly Check operation of ignition switch head lamp switch taillight brake light pilot lamps and tether cut out switches Verify t...

Page 49: ...t out switch located near the throttle control and applying the brake Remember a snowmobile cannot stop on a dime Braking character istics vary with deep snow packed snow or ice If the track is locked...

Page 50: ...mage electric starter mechanism NOTE If for any reason the engine cannot be cranked electrically start engine manually using the rewind starter Rewind starter All the fan cooled models Set the key to...

Page 51: ...peed Shut down the engine using either ig nition switch engine cut out switch or tether cut out switch NOTE In 4 tec models the shut down the engine must be done only by en gine cut out switch This gi...

Page 52: ...uch throttle during warm up or when track is free hanging Apply throttle until drive pulley en gages Let track rotate at low speed for several turns The lower the vehi cle temperature is the longer ve...

Page 53: ...n the engine Install rear of vehicle on a wide base snowmobile mechanical stand Remove snow and ice from rear suspension track front suspension mechanism and skis Protect vehicle with a snowmobile cov...

Page 54: ...he voltage level under its working level from this point will EMS Engine Management System increase the idle speed to 1500 RPM This gives naturally more current to the battery and starts to charge it...

Page 55: ...have some one sit on the towed snowmobile to activate the brake and tow at low speed CAUTION In order to prevent dam age to the steering system never attach the tow rope to the ski loops handles WARN...

Page 56: ...eservoir for prop er level Add fluid as required CAUTION Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR 1 Minimum Gear box models To check pull dip stick Oil should reach lev...

Page 57: ...acity of 0 5 liter oil between lower and full mark 1 Full level mark 2 Lower level mark Add Bombardier synthetic oil OW 4O through dipstick hole as required Injection oil system Always maintain a suff...

Page 58: ...NOTE When checking level at low temperature it may be slightly lower than mark If additional coolant is necessary or if entire system has to be refilled refer to an authorized Lynx dealer 4 TEC model...

Page 59: ...ttery Maintenance Perform Monthly Maintenance A battery only requires a little month ly maintenance to perform perfectly Keep the battery charged to 100 recharging when the lights dim the starter soun...

Page 60: ...el service If you need to increase the level carefully add distilled water avoiding any overfill Once the levels are adjusted charge the battery refer ring to the manufacturers instructions Sealed VRL...

Page 61: ...rogen and oxygen in the battery or in the charg ing area can create an explosion haz ard If the battery feels hot to the touch dur ing charging STOP Allow the battery to cool before charging again Hea...

Page 62: ...plastic parts or hood with strong detergent de greasing agent paint thinner ace tone products containing chlorine etc Clean sheaves of both pulleys using BOMBARDIER Pulley flange cleaner P N 413 711 8...

Page 63: ...rew 2 Engine vent hose Remove latch from air silencer Remove air silencer 2 Remove belt guard Belt guard removal all models 1 Pin retaining Remove pins located at both ends of the belt guard Remove be...

Page 64: ...purposely made slightly oversize to maintain tension on its pins and retainers preventing un due noise and vibration It is important that this tension be maintained when reinstalling TRA Drive pulley...

Page 65: ...washer will fall off Always adjust all 3 calibration screws and make sure they are all set at the same number 1 Loosen just enough to permit rotating of calibrate screw WARNING Always reinstall belt g...

Page 66: ...ow mobile mechanical stand Rotate the track by hand and inspect condition If worn or cut or if track fibers are exposed or if missing or defective inserts or guides are noted contact an authorized Lyn...

Page 67: ...rotate track slowly to recheck alignment Reposition snowmobile on ground NOTE A belt tension tester P N 414 348 200 may be used to measure de flection as well as force applied BELT TENSION TESTER 1 To...

Page 68: ...installed Operating the snowmobile without it may cause engine damage Bulb replacement Always check light operation after bulb replacement CAUTION Never touch glass por tion of an halogen bulb with b...

Page 69: ...1 Bulb connector 2 Rubber boot Turn bulb locking ring counterclock wise to remove it Detach the bulb and replace Properly reinstall parts 1 Locking ring Unplug burnt bulb connector Re move the rubber...

Page 70: ...2 Plastic plate 3 Filter 4 Cover 5 Bulb holder 6 Bulb 7 Adjusting knob 8 Elastic stop nut M6 If taillight bulb is burnt expose the bulb by removing the red plastic lens To remove unscrew the 2 lens s...

Page 71: ...il level It should be near or equal to the up per mark 1 Full 2 Add 3 Operating range To add oil remove dipstick Place a funnel into the dipstick tube to avoid spillage Add a small amount of recommend...

Page 72: ...ilter cartridge 7 Fasten oil filter cover 8 Fasten drain plug 9 Fill up recommended oil through dipstick pipe See quantity on TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION for specific model 10 Check oil level by d...

Page 73: ...cle is stored in area where freezing point is reached This would seri ously damage the engine Failure to replace the antifreeze for storage may cause its degradation which could result in poor coolin...

Page 74: ...ven Wrong tether cord cap is installed Install proper tether cord cap 3 short beeps per second Engine overheating pilot lamp also blinks SDI 80ms beep every 260ms temp lamp also blinks Engine is overh...

Page 75: ...every 58 second lamp remains on Defect in engine management system EMS See an authorized Lynx dealer 4 short beeps every 2 minutes Engine pilot lamp blinks every 1 second SDI 2 sec beep every 15 secon...

Page 76: ...retor has occured contact an authorized Lynx dealer 6 Spark plug ignition no spark Remove spark plug s then reconnect to spark cap Check that engine cut out switch is at the ON position and the tether...

Page 77: ...uthorized Lynx dealer ENGINE MISFIRES 1 Fouled defective worn spark plug Clean verify spark plug gap and identification number Replace as required 2 Too much oil supplied in engine Improper oil pump a...

Page 78: ...x VM30 Primer Choke DRIVE SYSTEM Drive pulley type TRA III Driven pulley type NDT 6K VSA Engagement 2800 RPM Drive belt part number 605 348 425 Drive sprocket number of teeth 8 Brake system Hydraulic...

Page 79: ...n TRACK Track W x L H mm in 500 x 3968 32 19 7 x 156 1 26 600 x 3968 23 5 23 6 x 156 0 93 Tension mm in 40 50 1 9 16 1 31 32 1 Alignment 2 DIMENSION Dry weight 300 kg 610 lb 290 kg 614 lb Overall leng...

Page 80: ...6 9 500 16 9 1 and 2 See at end of specifications Because of its ongoing commitment to product quality and innovation BRP reserves the right at any time to make changes in design and specifications an...

Page 81: ...pe muffler DRIVE SYSTEM Drive pulley type TRA IV Driven pulley type NDT 6K VSA Drive belt part number 605 348 425 ELECTRICAL Magneto generator output 462 W Make NGK Quantity 2 Type DCPR8E Spark plug G...

Page 82: ...ll length 3090 mm 121 6 in Overall width 1215 mm 47 8 in 1080 mm 42 5 in Overall height 1355 mm 53 3 in LIQUIDS AND GREASES Engine oil XP STM 0W40 synthetic 4 stroke oil Coolant Premixed coolant or et...

Page 83: ...n BRP reserves the right at any time to make changes in design and specifications and or to make additions to or improvements in its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install the...

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Page 85: ...MAINTENANCE INFORMATION _____________________ 83...

Page 86: ...tether cord cap before performing any maintenance or adjustment unless otherwise specified Vehicle must be parked in a safe place away from the trail WARNING Observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS mentioned t...

Page 87: ...I ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exhaust system I I I Exhaust manifold screws I I EXHAUST SYSTEM Cooling system cap hoses and clamps I I I Coolant I R COOLING SYSTEM Crankshaft PTO Seal 5 I BOTTOM EN...

Page 88: ...ottle cable I I I Throttle I I L I Choke All except SDI and E TEC I I I FUEL SYSTEM Throttle body SDI and E TEC 5 C INJECTION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EMS fault codes 5 I I MONITORING SYSTEM FAULT COD...

Page 89: ...PULLEY and DRIVEN PULLEY Tightening torque of drive pulley screw I I Driven pulley preload 12 I I I DRIVE PULLEY Drive chain tension not for models equipped with gearbox A A A Chaincase Gearbox oil 9...

Page 90: ...ZED LYNX DEALER IF REQUESTED 4 IN ADDITION TO EVERY 3000 KM SERVICE TASK 5 EMISSION RELATED 6 LUBRICATE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS USED IN WET CONDITIONS WET SNOW RAIN PUDDLES 7 BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SPA...

Page 91: ...ATION SYSTEM Engine supports I I I ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exhaust system I I I EXHAUST SYSTEM Cooling system I I I Coolant I R COOLING SYSTEM Condition of seals 5 I I ENGINE Valve adjustment...

Page 92: ...st operation of engine cut out switch and tether cut out switch I I I IGNITION SYSTEM DRIVE SYSTEM Drive belt condition I I I Drive belt height adjustment EACH BELT REPLACEMENT DRIVE BELT Drive and dr...

Page 93: ...E PERFORMED BY OWNER 3 TO BE PERFORMED BY OWNER OR BY AN AUTHORIZED LYNX DEALER IF REQUESTED 4 IN ADDITION TO EVERY 3000 KM SERVICE TASK 5 EMISSION RELATED 6 LUBRICATE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS USED IN...

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Page 95: ...WARRANTY _____________________ 93...

Page 96: ...e performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date 3 CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE This warranty coverage is available on...

Page 97: ...wing are not warranted under any circumstances Normal wear and tear Routine maintenance items tune ups adjustments Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance and or storage as described in...

Page 98: ...y time being understood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the products sold while this warranty is in effect 8 TRANSFER If the ownership of a product is trans...

Page 99: ...nd offers please let us know by writing to the address below Also note that from time to time carefully selected and trustworthy organiza tions may be permitted to use the coordinates of our clients t...

Page 100: ...x 358 16 3420 316 In case of change of ownership please join a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer Notifying BRP even after the expiration of the limited warranty is very important as i...

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