Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 09 BODY/FRAME
Subsection 02 (BODY)
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BODY 0
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
HEADLAMP BEAM AIMING
Beam aiming is correct when center of high beam
is 25 mm (1 in) below the headlamp horizontal cen-
ter line, scribed on a test surface, 381 cm (12 ft 6 in)
away.
Measure headlamp center distance from ground.
Scribe a line at this height on test surface (wall or
screen). Light beam center should be 25 mm (1 in)
below scribed line.
1. Headlamp center line
A. 381 cm (12 ft 6 in)
B. 25 mm (1 in) below headlamp center
1. Headlamp horizontal center line
2. Light beam (high beam) (projected on the wall)
3. Light beam center
A. 25 mm (1 in)
Required Conditions
Place the vehicle on a flat surface perpendicular to
test surface (wall or screen) and 381 cm (12 ft 6 in)
away from it.
Rider or equivalent weight must be on the vehicle.
Select high beam.
Adjustment
Remove headlamp molding. Turn screws accord-
ingly at upper headlamp attachment.
BULB REPLACEMENT
If headlamp bulb is burnt, tilt hood and unplug the
connector from the headlamp. Remove the rub-
ber boot and unfasten the bulb retainer clips or
locking ring.
TYPICAL
1. Locking ring
Detach the bulb and replace. If the taillight bulb is
burnt, expose the bulb by removing red plastic
lens. To remove, unscrew the 2 retaining screws.
Verify all lights after replacement.
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B
90
°
A A
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2
A
1
3
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CAUTION
Never touch glass portion of an halogen
bulb with bare fingers, as it shortens its op-
erating life. If by mistake glass is touched,
clean it with isopropyl alcohol which will not
leave a film on the bulb.
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