Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 04 (TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEMS)
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SYMPTOM BELT WORN NARROW IN ONE SECTION.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check if parking brake is released.
a. Parking brake is engaged.
Release parking brake.
2. Check track tension/alignment.
a. Frozen or too tight track.
Liberate track from ice or check track tension and alignment.
3. Check drive pulley.
a. Drive pulley not functioning properly.
Repair or replace drive pulley.
4. Check idle speed.
a. Engine idle speed too high.
Adjust according to specification.
5. Check drive belt length.
a. Incorrect belt length.
Replace belt with an appropriate drive belt (refer to TECHNICAL DATA 10).
6. Check distance between pulleys.
a. Incorrect pulley distance.
Readjust according to specification.
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7. Check belt deflection.
a. Deflection is too small.
Adjust according to specification.
SYMPTOM BELT SIDES WORN CONCAVE.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection
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1. Check pulley half surfaces.
a. Rough or scratched pulley half surfaces.
Repair or replace.
2. Check drive belt identification number.
a. Unspecified type of belt.
Replace belt with an appropriate drive belt (refer to TECHNICAL DATA 10).
SYMPTOM BELT DISINTEGRATION.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection
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1. Check drive belt identification number.
a. Excessive belt speed.
Using unspecified type of belt. Replace belt with proper type of belt
(refer to TECHNICAL DATA 10).
2. Check if pulley halves are clean.
a. Oil on pulley surfaces.
Clean pulley surfaces with fine emery cloth and wipe clean using Loctite Safety
Solvent (P/N 413 7082 00) and a cloth.