Ski-Doo Scandic SWT V800, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure the emergency engine stop
switch is in ON position (up), ignition
switch turned to ON position (if appli-
cable) and tether cord cap is on the
engine cutout switch. Use choke if
necessary.
Pull the rope using a sharp, crisp pull so
the rope comes free of the drive pulley.
Start engine as per usual manual start-
ing.
WARNING
When starting the snowmobile
in an emergency situation, using
drive pulley, do not reinstall the
belt guard and return slowly to
have snowmobile repaired.
Engine Starting Procedure
(V800 Model)
Procedure
1. Recheck throttle control lever oper-
ation.
2. Ensure parking brake is engaged.
3. Ensure that the tether cord cap
(D.E.S.S. key) is in position and that
the cord is attached to your clothing
eyelet.
4. Ensure that the emergency engine
stop switch is in the ON position
(up).
NOTICE
Do not engage electric
starter for more than 10 seconds
at a time. A rest period of 30 sec-
onds should be observed between
the cranking cycles to allow electric
starter to cool down. Using elec-
tric starter when engine has started
could damage electric starter mech-
anism.
5. Depressing the START button will
engage the electric starter and start
the engine.
6. Release button immediately when
engine has started.
7. Release parking brake after engine
has started.
NOTE: If for any reason, the battery is
dead, engine cannot be started. Have
the battery recharged or replaced.
Riding Conditions and your
Snowmobile
Altitude
NOTICE
Failure to re-calibrate
may cause serious engine damage.
If you ride at altitudes above 600 m
(2000 ft), your snowmobile should
be modified. Refer to an authorized
Ski-Doo dealer.
NOTICE
Do not change original
factory calibration if snowmobile is
used below 600 m (2000 ft).
Temperature
550F Engine
All vehicles have been calibrated for
-20°C (-4°F). They can be operated at
warmer winter temperatures without
risk of problems.
NOTICE
For colder temperatures
than -20°C (-4°F), carburetor(s) must
be re-calibrated to avoid engine
damage.
Refer to an authorized
Ski-Doo dealer.
Vehicle Warm-Up
Before every ride, vehicle has to be
warmed up as follows:
1. Start engine as explained in
ENGINE
STARTING PROCEDURE
above.
2. Allow engine to warm up one or two
minutes at idle speed.
NOTE: It is not recommended to let
engine running at idle speed for more
than 10 minutes.
3. Disengage parking brake.
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