Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 04 TRANSMISSION
Sub-Section 06 (BRAKE)
04-06-5
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.
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
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid for heavy duty or
racing applications.
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