Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 02 (ENGINE)
03-02-8
SYMPTOM ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH “RAVE”. ENGINE HESITATES AT MID-SPEED AND
REACHES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ONLY AFTER A WHILE.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check “RAVE” valve spring(s).
a. Spring tension is too weak or spring(s) is (are) broken.
Replace.
2. Check “RAVE” valve cover red adjustment screws.
a. Adjustment screw(s) is (are) too loose.
Fully tighten.
3. Check “RAVE” valve movement (“RAVE” movement indicator P/N 861 7258 00).
a. Valve(s) is (are) stuck in open position.
Clean.
SYMPTOM REWIND STARTER ROPE DOES NOT REWIND.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check rewind spring.
a. Broken spring.
Replace spring.
SYMPTOM REWIND STARTER PAWL DOES NOT ENGAGE.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check stopper spring.
a. Broken stopper spring.
Replace.
2. Check pawl and pawl lock.
a. Pawl and pawl lock have stuck together because of heat.
Replace.
3. Check pawl and rope sheave.
a. Pawl and rope sheave have stuck together because of heat.
Replace.