Ski-Doo MX Zx 600 RS, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
4. Using a 19 mm spark plug socket or
the socket and the screwdriver rod
provided with the tool kit, unscrew
spark plug a few turns without re-
moving it.
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1. 19 mm socket
2. Screwdriver rod
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
the appropriate tools from the tool
kit or with a torque wrench and a
proper socket.
– With a torque wrench (preferred),
torque to 27 N•m ± 2 N•m
(20 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft).
– With the socket from the tool kit,
tighten 1/2 turn for a new spark
plug and 1/10 turn for a used
spark plug.
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
BODY
.
3. Remove drive belt guard, refer to
DRIVE BELT GUARD REMOVAL
in
this section.
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 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.
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