Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 05 TRANSMISSION
Subsection 06 (BRAKE)
05-06-5
ADJUSTMENT
Countershaft Bearing
S-Series
Insert countershaft (with brake disc) from chain-
case side through countershaft support (driven
pulley side), then insert into chaincase.
Install countershaft bearing no. 19 and ensure
that countershaft is properly aligned, then tighten
3 retaining screws.
NOTE: A misaligned countershaft will result in dif-
ficulty to center the bearing in its support.
Refer to DRIVE AXLE 07-05 then look Chaincase
Perpendicularity Adjustment.
Torque castellated nut of upper sprocket to 53
N•m (39 lbf•ft).
Slide collar no. 18 towards bearing and turn, by
hand, to engage the eccentric. This should require
about a quarter turn.
Turn collar in direction of countershaft rotation un-
til collar and inner race lock together.
Insert a punch into collar hole and strike sharply in
the same direction to lock firmly.
Apply Loctite 242 (P/N 413 7030 00) on set screw
threads, then tighten.
Close chaincase referring to CHAINCASE 05-07.
BLEEDING
Change brake fluid once a year.
Bleed brake system as follows:
Keep sufficient DOT 4 (DOT 3 for normal use)
brake fluid in reservoir at all times.
Install a hose on left side bleeder. Route this hose
to a container.
Pump a few times brake lever and while holding
brake lever depressed, open bleeder and check
for air to escape.
Repeat with the same bleeder until no air appears
in hose.
Proceed the same way with the right side bleeder.
1. Open bleeder
2. Clear hose to catch used brake fluid
Brake Light
There is no adjustment on these models. Check
that switch is securely installed.
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CAUTION
Upper sprocket castellated nut must be
tightened
before adjusting bearing collar.
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CAUTION
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid for heavy duty or
racing applications.
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