Ski-Doo Skandic Series 2016, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
WARNING
NEVER disassemble or modify the
drive pulley.
Improper assembly or modifica-
tions could cause the pulley to ex-
plode violently under the stress
generated by the high rotational
speed.
See your Ski-Doo dealer to main-
tain or service the drive pulley. Im-
proper servicing or maintenance
may affect performance and re-
duce drive belt life. Always re-
spect maintenance schedules.
WARNING
NEVER operate engine:
– Without shields and drive belt
guard securely installed.
– With hood and/or side panels
opened or removed.
NEVER attempt to make adjust-
ments to moving parts while en-
gine is running.
Track
Track Inspection
WARNING
Remove the tether cord cap from
engine cut-off switch before per-
forming any maintenance or ad-
justment, unless otherwise spec-
ified. Vehicle must be parked in a
safe place, away from the trail.
Remove the tether cord cap from en-
gine cut-off switch.
Lift the rear of the snowmobile and
support it with a wide-base snowmo-
bile mechanical stand with a rear de-
flector panel. With the engine off, ro-
tate the track by hand, and inspect con-
dition. If worn or cut, or if track fibers
are exposed, or if missing or defective
inserts or guides are noted; contact an
authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
Snowmobiles Equipped with
Traction Enhancing Products
If your snowmobile is equipped with
a BRP approved studded track, PRO-
CEED WITH A VISUAL INSPECTION
OF YOUR TRACK BEFORE EACH
USE.
Look for any defects, such as:
– Perforations in the track
– Tears
in the track (particularly
around traction holes on studded
tracks)
– Lugs that are broken or torn off, ex-
posing portions of rods
– Delamination of the rubber
– Broken rods
– Broken studs (studded tracks)
– Bent studs (studded tracks)
– Missing studs
– Studs that are torn off the track
– Missing track guide(s)
– Also, ensure that studs nut are
tighten to the recommended
torque.
On approved studded tracks, replace
broken or damaged studs immediately.
If your track shows signs of deteriora-
tion, it must be replaced immediately.
When in doubt, ask your dealer.
WARNING
Riding with a damaged track or
studs could lead to a loss of con-
trol, resulting in a risk of serious
injury or death.
For complete information on traction
enhancing products, refer to the sec-
tion entitled
TRACTION ENHANCING
PRODUCTS
in the
SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
section at the beginning of this
Operator's Guide.
Track Tension and Alignment
NOTE: Track tension and alignment
are interrelated. Do not adjust one
without the other.
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