Ski-Doo Skandic Series, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Riding at High Altitudes
If you ride at altitudes above 600 m
(2000 ft), your snowmobile should be
modified. Refer to an authorized SKI-
DOO dealer.
CAUTION: Do not change original
factory calibration if snowmobile is
used below 600 m (2000 ft).
Riding in Cold Weather
All vehicles have been calibrated for
- 20°C (- 4°F). They can be operated at
warmer winter temperatures without
problems.
CAUTION: For colder temperatures
than - 20°C (- 4°F), carburetor(s)
must be recalibrated to avoid en-
gine damage. Refer to an autho-
rized SKI-DOO dealer.
Emergency Starting
The engine can be started with the
emergency starter rope supplied with
the tool kit.
Remove belt guard.
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WARNING
Do not wind starting rope around
your hand. Hold rope by the han-
dle only. Do not start the snowmo-
bile by the drive pulley unless it is
a true emergency situation. Have
the snowmobile repaired as soon
as possible.
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Attach one end of emergency rope to
rewind handle.
NOTE:
The spark plug socket can be
used as an emergency handle.
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TYPICAL
Attach the other end of emergency
rope to the starter clip supplied in the
tool kit.
Hook up clip on drive pulley.
Wind the rope tightly around drive pul-
ley. When pulled, pulley must rotate
counterclockwise.
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SKANDIC WT 550/SWT/SUV 550
1. Knot on this side
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