Ski-Doo Expedition Series, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER (cont’d)
7. Drive belt worn too thin.
– If the drive belt has lost more than 3 mm (1/8 in) of its original width, it will af-
fect vehicle performance.
– Replace drive belt.
8. Incorrect track adjustment.
– See MAINTENANCE and/or an authorized Ski-Doo dealer for proper align-
ment and tension adjustments.
9. RAVE valves problem (E-TEC).
– Seek service from an authorized Ski-Doo dealer, repair shop, or person of
your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Please refer
to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for
information about warranty claims.
ENGINE BACKFIRES
1. Engine is running too hot.
– See ENGINE OVERHEATS.
2. Ignition timing is incorrect or ignition system failure.
– Seek service from an authorized Ski-Doo dealer, repair shop, or person of
your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Please refer
to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for
information about warranty claims.
3. Exhaust system leak.
– Seek service from an authorized Ski-Doo dealer, repair shop, or person of
your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Please refer
to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for
information about warranty claims.
4. Fuel pressure too low.
– Seek service from an authorized Ski-Doo dealer, repair shop, or person of
your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Please refer
to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for
information about warranty claims.
ENGINE MISFIRES
1. Water in fuel.
– Drain fuel system and refill with fresh fuel.
2. RAVE valves malfunction (E-TEC).
– Have RAVE valves system inspected. Seek service from an authorized
Ski-Doo dealer, repair shop, or person of your own choosing for mainte-
nance, repair, or replacement. Please refer to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RE-
LATED WARRANTY contained herein for information about warranty claims.
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