Ski-Doo Formula MACH 1, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-2
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
13, Grip
Grips must be carefully removed to prevent dam-
aging the heating elements.
Heat grip with a heat gun.
Apply tape to handlebar near the grip to protect
paint.
Inject compressed air into the handlebar and twist
grip as pulling it out.
The grips might be unremovable as explained
above, in this case, carefully proceed as follows to
prevent damaging the heating elements.
Locate the element wires inside the handlebar;
look through end of grip. Start cutting the grip ex-
actly opposite the element wires and immediately
peel it open to locate the gap in the heating ele-
ment, as shown.
TYPICAL
1. Gap in the heating element opposite the wires
Continue cutting along the gap and remove the
grip.
If required, slowly peel heating element no. 15
from handlebar and remove it.
To install, stick the heating element to the handle-
bar making sure the wires do not interfere with
operation of the accelerator or brake handle
Prior to install grips, position heating element pro-
tector
no. 14 .
1. Heating element protector
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WARNING
Never use lubricants (e.g. soap, only grease,
etc.) to install the handlebar grip, use a mix
of soap and water. Mix 40 parts of water with
one part of dish washing soap (recommended:
Ultra Joy, Sunlight or Palmolive).
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