Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 05 TRANSMISSION
Subsection 08 (GEARBOX)
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5,7,8, Screws and Locking Tab
Tighten screws in a criss-cross sequence starting
with the one above reverse axle. Install reverse
axle screw and bend locking tab against screw
head flat. Bolt shift linkage to shifter.
ADJUSTMENT
28, Chain
Fully tighten adjustment screw by hand, then
back off only far enough for hair pin to engage in
locking hole.
4, Gear Shift Linkage
1. Check proper fit of handle in console.
2. Shift into reverse gear.
NOTE: If it is impossible to shift into reverse gear,
shorten tie-rod and try again. If it is still impossi-
ble, check if the fork engages in the sliding gear or
disassemble the cover to inspect components.
3. Completely loosen ball joint lock nut on the
gear shift linkage.
4. Use tool (P/N 529 0303 00) to push and hold
down tie-rod plate to make sure transmission is
in reverse gear. Pull shifter handle to reverse
position making sure all slack is removed.
Lengthen tie-rod until it contacts the rubber
washer then add an additional turn.
NOTE: It is normal to feel a light friction when
shifting into gear.
5. Statically test transmission operation in for-
ward and reverse positions.
6. Hold linkage and tighten ball joint jam nut.
29, Alarm Switch
Adjust backup alarm so that it sounds when trans-
mission is in reverse gear while engine is running.
A03D1HA
529 0303 00