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Summary of Contents for 1975 WHIP

Page 1: ...I I DESIGNED MANUFACTURED BY SCORPIOn InC CROSBY MINNESOTA 56441 OPERATOR S MANUAL 1975WHIP I j...

Page 2: ...the fullest this manual has been prepared by its designers and engineers Read it thoroughly and carefully before operating your Whip Keep the manual with the machine at all times for quick reference...

Page 3: ...II SUMMER STORAGE 37 0 PREPARATION FOR WINTER 38 w a IDENTIFICATION a J The model and serial numbers on your machine are very im 0 portant and the identification plate should not be removed It is a s...

Page 4: ...Clean your windshield with a clean cloth Solvents or abrasive cleaners will damage it When fueling leave some expansion space in the tank As you run heat from the engine will cause the gasoline to ex...

Page 5: ...snowmobiler You may be in a similar situation sometime When crossing roads or highwoys always stop look both direc tions then cross at a 90 degree angle Post guards when crossing in groups Keep your f...

Page 6: ...ngine 6 750 Under some operating con 1t1ons the need e may read here and is to be expected The dial IS r d l ned startmg at 7 000 RPM and above Operation in this reg1on IS hazardous to both the operat...

Page 7: ...5 Agitate the container thoroughly again 6 Use a clean funnel with a fine metal screen to pour the fuel mixture into the gas tank WARNING GASOLINE IS DANGEROUS DO NOT REFUEL WHEN SMOKING NEAR OPEN FIR...

Page 8: ...ly to engage mechanism then pull sharply NOTE Do not pull Enriching Valve knob up or pump primer on a flooded engine WARNING HOLDING THE THROTTLE LEVER DEPRESSED MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REV UP AND ENG...

Page 9: ...hrown out while track is rotating Keep hands feet and clothing clear of the track 10 Once a year the driven and drive clutches on your snowmobile should be disassembled cleaned and checked for worn pa...

Page 10: ...amount of heat to burn off unwanted deposits but not enough to cause damage b A plug that is too cold will not retain sufficient heat to cause cleaning of the insulator and electrode tip There will be...

Page 11: ...er headlight adjustment CHAIN CASE LUBRICATION The drive chain adiustment is obtained automatically through the use of tension springs and pads No adjustment is necessary on this model The only mainte...

Page 12: ...for when aligning the skis a toe in or toe out condition could exist which results in poor handling Ski alignment should be checked periodically or whenever the above conditions ore suspected See illu...

Page 13: ...ncrease to some maximum value then decrease The idle mixture screw should be positioned at the point of highest RPM The idle speed screw should be turned in or out as required so that the engine RPM r...

Page 14: ...g steps 1 Open the belt guard 2 Standing on the left side of machine grasp the moveable sheave of the driven clutch portion nearest steering rotate it clockwise and push sheave toward steering column...

Page 15: ...BELT REPLACEMENT BELT REPLACEMENT STEP 4 iii STEP 9A STEP 10 26 27...

Page 16: ...he rear suspension mounting screws rear of tunnel just below seatL and either tighten or loosen the adjustment bolts until proper adjustment is measured on both Track Jacks green ring aligned with lip...

Page 17: ...er s sit on the machine in the normal sitting position and measure the distance between the floor and the bottom of the running board at the rear of the machine either side This measurement should be...

Page 18: ...g See your Scorpion Dealer h Fouled or faulty spark plug Replace spark plug i Poor compression See your Scorpion Dealer 2 ENGINE KNOCKS A number of possible problems may exhibit this symptom car buret...

Page 19: ...LE CAUSE REMEDY a Fuel tank pressure buildup Open tank vent b Dirty or damaged carburetor See your Scorpion Dealer 9 CARBURETOR RUNS LEAN IN ALL SPEED RANGES POSSIBLE CAUSE a Inlet filter plugged or d...

Page 20: ...etor Start engine run the engine out of fuel at idle speed Remove the fuel from the gas tank and drain fuelline s Reconnect fuel lines 4 Remove spark plvgs Put one teaspoon of Scorpion Snowmobile oil...

Page 21: ...NOTE Refer to the Maintenance Interval Chart The chart has all the items listed that must be checked for safe operation of your machine INDEX BELT REPLACEMENT 25 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 20 BRAKE LEVER 7 BRAK...

Page 22: ...ective materials or workmanship SCORPION shall have the right as a con dition precedent to its liability to require the part or parts to be returned to its factory transportation charges prepaid f or...

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