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1. When reverse is engaged, a reverse
icon will illuminate in the speedom-
eter/tachometer and a reverse alarm
will sound.
2. If the throttle lever is compressed
before complete reverse engage-
ment, the engine may shut down.
Always wait for the reverse icon to
illuminate and the reverse alarm to
sound before backing up.
3. If reverse is used for longer than five
minutes continuously, the engine
will shut down.
NOTE: While operating in reverse,
a “rev-limiter” will activate at 6000
RPM.
4. After shifting from reverse to for-
ward (or from forward to reverse),
apply the throttle slowly and evenly
to allow the driven pulley to engage
properly.
5. The reverse function is cancelled
whenever the engine is shut off.
Crossfire 600/M6 Models
The reverse transmission function offers
the operator the convenience of being able
to back up the snowmobile rather than
having to turn the snowmobile around by
hand. This feature, under most situations,
should not be used to free a stuck snow-
mobile as it will tend to dig the skis
deeper into the snow. Always use minimal
speed when operating in reverse and come
to a complete stop before shifting from
either forward to reverse or reverse to for-
ward. To shift the reverse transmission,
use the following procedure:
1. Come to a complete stop.
NOTE: The snowmobile must be at
a complete stop and the engine run-
ning under 3000 RPM before the sys-
tem will allow shifting.
2. With the engine at idle (under 3000
RPM), press the reverse switch but-
ton; then release the button. The
reverse selection will be complete.
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NOTE: The system will not shift
until the button is released.
3. To shift into forward, stop the snow-
mobile and allow the engine to idle
(under 3000 RPM); then press the
button and release. The forward
selection will be complete.
NOTE: An alarm will sound when
the snowmobile is operated in
reverse.
! WARNING
Do not use high speed when backing
up. Control could be lost and injury
could occur.
CAUTION
Do not use high speed when back-
ing up. Damage to the drive belt and
driven pulley components may
occur.
CAUTION
After reversing in deep powder snow
conditions, make sure the snowflap
does not become “caught up” in the
track. Track and/or snowflap dam-
age may occur.
! WARNING
Use caution and minimal speed
when operating the snowmobile in
reverse. Be sure the button is in the
desired position.