Ski-Doo FORMULA 500 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 01 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Sub-Section 01 (LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART)
01-01-5
NO. 8 GENERAL INSPECTION
Remove any dirt or rust.
To clean the entire vehicle, use only flannel
clothes or Kimtowels
®
wipers no. 58-380 from
Kimberly-Clark.
To clean the entire vehicle, including metallic parts
with a
thick coat of grease, use “Endust” import-
ed by Bristol Myers, available at hardware stores
or supermarkets.
To clean the entire vehicle, including metallic parts
with a
thin coat of grease, use “Simple Green”
from Sunshine Makers Inc., available at hardware
stores or at automotive parts retailer.
To remove scratches on windshield or hood: Start
with “Slip Streamer Motorcycle Windshield
Heavy Duty Scratch, Remover”. Finish with “Slip
Streamer Motorcycle Cleaner and Polish”.
NOTE: The latest product may be use alone
if only light scratches are noticeable.
Inspect the hood and repair any damage. Touch up
all metal spots where paint has been scratched
off. Spray all metal parts including shock chromed
rods with Bombardier Lube (P/N 293 6000 06).
Wax the hood and the painted portion of the
frame for better protection.
NOTE: Apply wax on glossy finish only. Pro-
tect the vehicle with a cover to prevent dust
accumulation during storage.
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CAUTION
It is necessary to use flannel cloths or “Kim-
towels” wipers on windshield and hood to
avoid damaging further surfaces to clean.
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CAUTION
Never clean plastic parts or hood with
strong detergent, degreasing agent, paint
thinner, acetone, products containing chlo-
rine, etc.
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CAUTION
The snowmobile has to be stored in a cool
and dry place and covered with an opaque
tarpaulin This will prevent sun rays and
grime from affecting plastic components
and vehicle finish.
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