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2000/3000
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1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes prior to shifting into reverse.
The reverse function is canceled when
engine temperature is below or above
normal operating range.
2. Shift only with the engine at idle
RPM and the snowmobile com-
pletely stopped. The reverse func-
tion will not engage if engine is
above 3000 RPM.
3. Upon pressing the reverse switch
button, the reverse function will
make up to three attempts to engage
into reverse. If the function is not
completed after the third attempt,
the engine will shut down.
Operating in Reverse
7000
1. When reverse is engaged, a reverse
icon will illuminate in the speedom-
eter/tachometer and a reverse alarm
sounds.
2. To shift into forward, stop the snowmo-
bile and allow the engine to idle (under
3000 RPM); then move the shift lever
to either of the forward gears.
3. After shifting from reverse to for-
ward (or from forward to reverse),
apply the throttle slowly and evenly
to allow the driven clutch to engage
properly.
2000/3000
1. When reverse is engaged, a reverse icon
will illuminate in the speedometer/
tachometer and a reverse alarm sounds.
2. On 2000 models, the reverse func-
tion will cancel if operated in
reverse longer than 45 seconds.
Whenever the reverse function has
been canceled, the engine must be
run in the forward mode for a mini-
mum of 60 seconds at 2000 RPM
before the reverse function can be
used again.
NOTE: While operating in reverse, a
“rev-limiter” will activate at 6000 RPM.
3. To shift into forward, stop the snow-
mobile and allow the engine to idle
(under 3000 RPM); then press the
reverse button and release. The for-
ward selection will be complete.
4. After shifting from reverse to for-
ward (or from forward to reverse),
apply the throttle slowly and evenly
to allow the driven clutch to engage
properly.
5. The reverse function is canceled
whenever the engine is shut off.
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while the
snowmobile is moving forward as it is
hard on the driven clutch torque
bracket and the cam rollers.
! WARNING
Do not use high speed when backing
up. Control could be lost and injury
could occur.
CAUTION
Never engage the electric starter or
pull the recoil starter rope when the
engine is running or when operating
in reverse. Damage to the engine and/
or either the electric start or recoil
start system will occur.
! WARNING
Do not use high speed when backing
up. Control could be lost and injury
could 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 damage
may occur.
