Ski-Doo MX Z X 600 RS, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
4. Using a 19 mm spark plug socket,
unscrew spark plug a few turns
without removing it.
5. Clean vicinity of spark plugs.
NOTICE
Engine damage can occur
if grime particles enter into the com-
bustion chamber.
6. Remove spark plug.
Spark Plug Installation
1. Measure the spark plug gap.
NOTE: The gap is not adjustable. If
gap is incorrect, replace spark plugs.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to adjust
gap on these spark plugs.
SPARK PLUG GAP
0.45 mm ± 0.05 mm (.018 in ± .002 in)
2. Apply LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE
LUBRICANT) (P/N 293 800 070) on
spark plug threads.
3. Screw each spark plug into cylinder
head by hand until it bottoms.
4. Perform the final tightening using a
torque wrench and a proper socket.
Torque to specification
TORQUE
Spark plug
27 N•m ± 2 N•m
(20 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
5. Connect spark plug wires.
Engine Stopper
Engine Stopper Adjustment
The engine stopper is located on the
LH front engine support, in front of the
drive pulley.
1. Remove the tether cord cap.
2. Remove the LH side panel, refer to
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND
EQUIPMENT
.
3. Remove drive belt guard, refer to
DRIVE BELT GUARD REMOVAL
in
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND
EQUIPMENT
.
4. Loosen the three bolts retaining the
engine stopper to the engine sup-
port without removing them.
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1. Engine stopper
2. Engine stopper screws
3. Drive pulley
5. Apply a downward pressure on the
engine stopper with your fingers
while tightening the screws just
enough to obtain contact between
the screw heads and the surface of
the stopper.
6. Torque screws to specification.
TORQUE
Engine
stopper
screw
10 N•m ± 2 N•m
(89 lbf• in ± 18 lbf• in )
NOTICE
Serious pulley damage
can occur if the engine stopper and
its screws are not properly installed.
Brake Fluid
Recommended Fluid
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container. An opened container
may be contaminated or may have ab-
sorbed moisture from the air.
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