5. Engine compression.
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As the engine is pulled over with the rewind starter, “cycles”
of resistance should be felt as piston goes past top dead center
(each piston on multi-cylinder engines).
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If no pulsating resistance is felt, it suggests a major loss of
compression. Contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
Engine lacks acceleration or power.
1. DESS did not read tether cord cap code. DESS pilot lamp blinks
once every 1.5 seconds. Engine can not exceed 3000 RPM.
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Properly install.
2. DESS has read a different code then the one programmed. DESS
pilot lamp blinks rapidly (3 times per second). Engine can not ex-
ceed 3000 RPM.
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Install a tether cord cap (key) for which this snowmobile was
programmed.
3. Fouled or defective spark plug.
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Check item 5 of ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
4. Lack of fuel to engine.
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Check item 4 of ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
5. Drive belt worn too thin.
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If the drive belt has lost more than 3 mm (1/8 in) of its original
width, it will affect vehicle performance.
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Replace drive belt.
6. Drive and driven pulleys require servicing.
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Contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
7. Engine is overheating.
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Check coolant level, pressure cap and for air locks in cooling
system.
8. Engine cannot reach full RPM and EMS pilot lamp blinks.
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Engine is under a protection mode, contact an authorized SKI-
DOO dealer.
Engine backfires.
1. DESS did not read tether cord cap code. DESS/RER pilot lamp
blinks once every 1.5 seconds. Engine can not exceed 3000 RPM.
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Properly install.
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