Table of Contents
Advertisement
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce engine
noise and improve the total performance
of the engine. If the engine is run without
the muffler installed, severe engine dam-
age will result.
Suspension
An optional Heavy Duty Spring Kit is
available from any BRP snowmobile
dealer. This kit includes stiffer ski shock
springs as well as stiffer rear torsion
springs.
Battery
It is extremely important that the battery
be maintained at full charge at all times
and that the battery connections be clean
and tight. If charging the battery becomes
necessary, refer to Battery sub-section in
the Maintenance section.
Jump-Starting
NOTE: BRP does not recommend
jump-starting a snowmobile with a
dead battery but rather to remove
the battery, service it, and correctly
charge it; however, in an emer-
gency, it may be necessary to jump-
start a snowmobile. If so, use the fol-
lowing procedure to carefully and
safely complete this procedure.
CAUTION
Jump-starting the vehicle without a
battery is not advisable as it may
cause damage. Additionally, running
the unit without a battery in place or
the use of a "Jumper Pack" could
cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem.
! WARNING
Improper handling or connecting of a
battery may result in severe injury
including acid burns, electrical burns,
or blindness as a result of an explosion.
Always remove rings and watches.
1. On the snowmobile to be jump-started,
slide any terminal boots away.
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a bat-
tery, the following must be observed:
keep sparks, open flame, cigarettes, or
any other flame away. Always wear
safety glasses. Protect skin and cloth-
ing when handling a battery. When ser-
vicing a battery in an enclosed space,
keep the area well-ventilated.
2. Inspect the battery for any signs of
electrolyte leaks, loose terminals, or
bulging sides. Leaking or bulging
battery cases may indicate a frozen
or shorted battery.
! WARNING
If any of these conditions exist, DO
NOT attempt to jump-start, boost, or
charge the battery. An explosion
could occur causing serious injury.
3. Inspect the vehicle to be used for
jump-starting to determine if voltage
and ground polarity are compatible.
The vehicle must have a 12-volt DC,
negative ground electrical system.
CAUTION
Always make sure the electrical sys-
tems are of the same voltage and
ground polarity prior to connecting
jumper cables. If not, severe electri-
cal damage may occur.
4. Move the vehicle to be used for the
jump-start close enough to ensure
the jumper cables easily reach; then
set and lock the brakes, shut off all
electrical accessories, and turn the
ignition switch OFF.
NOTE: Make sure all switches on
the snowmobile to be jump-started
are turned OFF.
5. Attach one clamp of the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) termi-
nal (1) of the dead battery (C) being
careful not to touch any metal with
the other clamp; then attach the
other clamp of the positive (red)
cable to the positive (+) terminal (2)
of the good battery (B).
17
Advertisement
Table of Contents
