Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 04 TRANSMISSION
Sub-Section 06 (BRAKE)
04-06-5
1. Brake disc not centered
2. Brake disc centered
3. Apply brake before checking
Apply brake then recheck.
17, Brake Disc
S-Series
Apply anti-seize lubricant (P/N 413 7010 00) on
shaft.
The disc hub exceeds the disc more from one
side than from the other. Install disc with the long-
er exceeding portion toward driven pulley.
Skandic WT/SWT/WT LC
See photo of removal procedure for proper disc
mounting position.
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 difficulty to center the bearing in its sup-
port.
Refer to DRIVE AXLE 06-04 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 04-07.
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.
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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.