Ski-Doo MX Z Iron Dog, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ELECTRIC STARTER DOES NOT WORK
1. Emergency engine stop switch in OFF position or tether cord cap not
installed on engine cut-off switch.
– Place the emergency engine stop switch in the ON position and install tether
cord cap (on engine cut-off switch.
2. Throttle applied while attempting an engine start.
– Release throttle while cranking.
ENGINE IS CRANKED BUT FAILS TO START
1. No fuel to the engine.
– Check fuel tank level, add fuel if necessary.
2. System voltage too low.
– Contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
ENGINE RPM DOES NOT REACH CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT POINT
1. D.E.S.S. has read a different code than the one programmed. D.E.S.S. pilot
lamp blinks rapidly (fast short beeps/repetitive).
– Install a tether cord cap for which this snowmobile was programmed.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Engine warm-up in progress.
– Drive vehicle at low speeds for a few minutes.
2. Engine break-in period not completed.
– Complete break-in period.
3. Incorrect drive pulley adjustment .
– Adjust drive pulley, refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
4. Drive and driven pulleys require servicing.
– Contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
5. Engine overheats.
– Check coolant level, see MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
– Check heat exchangers cleanliness. Clean if necessary.
6. Drive belt worn too thin.
– If the drive belt has lost more than 3 mm (1/8 in) of its original width, it will af-
fect vehicle performance.
– Replace drive belt.
7. Incorrect track adjustment.
– See MAINTENANCE and/or an authorized SKI-DOO dealer for proper align-
ment and tension adjustments.
8. R.A.V.E. valves problem.
– Contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
9. Fuel pressure too low.
– Contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
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