Ski-Doo REV XP 2008 Series, Operator'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM OPERATION
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Body including seat, footrests,
lights, controls and instruments Check that there is no snow or ice.
Track and idler wheels Check for free movement.
Brake lever
Check proper action.
Parking device
Check proper action.
Throttle lever Check proper action.
Switches and lights Check proper action. Tether cord must be
attached to driver clothing eyelet.
Skis and steering Check for free movement and proper action.
Fuel and oil Check for proper level and leaks.
Air silencer prefilter
Check that there is no snow or ice.
Adjustable features Check for optimal adjustment and securely
tightened adjustment locks.
Storage compartment Check for proper latching and no heavy or
breakable objects.
Vehicle vicinity Snowmobile must be pointed away from people
or objects. No one is to be standing in front of or
in back of the snowmobile.
Clothing
Be warmly dressed with clothing designed for
snowmobiling.
SDI Engine Starting
Procedure
General
IMPORTANT:
– if the low battery voltage pilot
lamp is on, battery would not have
enough power to start the engine.
In this case, use the manual rewind
starter
– if the battery is dead, engine can-
not be started. Have the battery
recharged or replaced.
Procedure
– Recheck throttle control lever oper-
ation.
– Ensure that the tether cord cap
(DESS key) is in position and that
the cord is attached to your clothing
eyelet.
– Ensure that the engine cutout
switch is in the ON position.
Manual Starting
– Grab manual starter handle, pull
handle slowly until a resistance is
felt, then hold handle firmly and pull
vigorously to start engine.
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WARNING
Do not apply throttle while start-
ing.
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