This Operator’s Guide should remain with the unit at time of resale. Lynx products are manufactured by BRP. The following are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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Guide is available from your sion. At delivery, your dealer would Lynx snowmobile dealer at no charge. have explained the snowmobile con- If you have any question regarding any trols and provided you with a brief...
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They've been specially designed for your vehicle and manu- factured to meet BRP's demanding standards. For any questions pertaining to the warranty and its application, consult the WARRANTY section in this guide, and/or an authorized Lynx dealer. _______________________...
IMPORTANT BASIC SAFETY MEASURES Training Basic training is required for the BRP recommends the operator has safe operation of any snowmobile. at least 16 years old of age. Follow Study your Operator's Guide paying your local legislation. particular attention to cautions and warnings.
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Nature is wonderful but don't let it Venturing out alone with your snow- distract your attention from driving. mobile could also be hazardous. If you want to truly appreciate win- You could run out of fuel, have an ter's scenery, stop your snowmo- accident, or damage your snowmo- bile on the side of the trail so that bile.
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Maintenance In an emergency, the snowmobile engine can be stopped by activating Know your snowmobile and treat the engine cut-out switch, pulling it with the respect and care due of the tether cord cap or turning off the any power driven machine. Com- key.
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Fuel Always stop the engine before refueling. Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity. Open cap slowly. If a differen- tial pressure condition is noticed (whistling sound heard when loos- ening fuel tank cap) have vehicle inspected and/or repaired before...
LAWS AND REGULATIONS Know your local laws. Federal, state, provincial and local gov- ernment agencies have enacted laws and regulations pertaining to the safe use and operation of snowmobiles. It is your responsibility as a snowmobiler to learn and obey these laws and reg- ulations.
RIDING THE VEHICLE Before venturing on the trails, operate Turning the snowmobile in a restricted flat area Handlebar controls the steering of the until you are completely familiar with vehicle. As the handlebar is rotated to its operation and feel comfortable that right or left, the skis are turned right or you can safely tackle a more demand- left to steer the snowmobile.
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Rubber bottom boots with either a ny- Generally, the riding position for best lon or a leather top, with removable balance and control is sitting. Howev- felt liners are best suited for snowmo- er, the posting, kneeling or standing biling. positions are also used under certain conditions.
Sitting Feet on the running boards, body mid- way back on seat is an ideal position when operating the snowmobile over familiar, smooth terrain. Knees and hips should remain flexible to absorb shocks. Standing Place both feet on the running boards. Knees should be flexed to absorb the shock from surface bumps.
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Even when passengers are allowed, Riding with passengers on board is you must make sure that the persons different than riding alone. The oper- who would like to become passengers ator has the benefit of knowing what are physically fit for snowmobiling. will be the next maneuver and is able to prepare himself accordingly.
Terrain/Riding Variations Deep Snow In deep “powder” snow, your vehicle Groomed Trail could begin to “bog” down. If this oc- On a maintained trail, sitting is the curs, turn in as wide an arc as possi- most preferred riding position. Do not ble and look for a firmer base.
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Frozen Water A direct climb could present problems. Choose the standing position, accel- Traveling frozen lakes and rivers can erate before you start the climb and be fatal. Avoid waterways. If you then reduce throttle pressure to pre- are in an unfamiliar area, ask the lo- vent track slippage.
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Slush Unseen Obstruction Slush should be avoided at all times. There may be obstructions hidden Always check for slush before start- beneath the snow. Driving off estab- ing across any lake or river. If dark lished trails and in the woods requires spots appear in your tracks, get off the reduced speed and increased vigi- ice immediately.
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Turning Railroad Crossing Depending on terrain conditions, there Never ride on railroad tracks. It is ille- are two preferred ways to turn or cor- gal. Railroad tracks and railroad rights- ner a snowmobile. For most snow of-way are private property. A snow- surfaces, “body english”...
It is always IMPORTANT to keep a safe distance between each snowmo- bile. Always maintain a safe interval and allow sufficient stopping distance. Don't be a tailgater. Know the position of the machine ahead. Signals If you intend to stop, raise either hand straight above your head.
These numbers are required by the Lynx dealers to complete warran- ty claims properly. No warranty will A25C0MA be allowed by BRP if the engine serial...
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS 1) Throttle lever 3) Parking brake button or lever Located on the right side of handlebar. When compressed, it controls the en- Hydraulic brake gine speed and the engagement of the transmission. When released, engine Located on left side of handlebar. speed returns automatically to idle.
If oil pilot lamp still glows up, stop engine and have lu- DESS Status (Red) brication system inspected by an au- This lamp will light up to thorized Lynx dealer. confirm DESS status. Refer to previous paragraphs for Engine Management System description.
1. and 2. gear. are turned right or left to steer the snowmobile. Handlebar height is ad- justable. See an authorized Lynx deal- 7) Holding strap Holding strap provides a grip for driver when side-hilling.
The MPEM/ECU of your snowmobile To restart, button must be at the ON can be programmed by your autho- position. rized Lynx dealer to accept 8 different key codes (tether cord caps). DESS Pilot Lamp Codes DESS pilot lamp blinking slowly (one time per 1,5 second) means that a bad connection has been detected.
15) Choke lever Yeti Pro V-800 (EU) model only 550 / Pro 550 models 1. OFF 2. Position 1 3. Position 2 1. Electric horn button Initial Cold Starting 13) Headlamp dimmer switch NOTE: Do not operate the throttle lever with the choke lever on. Located on left hand side of handlebar, Move the choke lever to position 2 and allows selection of headlamp beam.
18) Trip meter reset button Odometer To reset the meter, push the button Odometer records the total distance until all the numbers are zero (0). travelled and display it in kilometers. Trip Meter These models are equipped with elec- Records distance travelled since it has tronic speedometer.
1. Heated grip switch 1. Full 2. Heated throttle lever switch 2. Empty 3. Hot 4. Warm WARNING 5. OFF Always stop the engine before re- 21) Heated throttle lever fueling. Fuel is flammable and ex- switch plosive under certain conditions. Always work in a well ventilated Three-position switch.
24) Fuse To remove fuse from holder, pull fuse out. Check if filament is melted. A29I04A TYPICAL — ELECTRIC POWER OUTLET Yeti Pro V-800 Model 1. Fuse With the engine running, use the 2. Check if melted toggle switch mounted on the multi- 550 / Pro 550F Models switch housing to supply current to the rear rack power outlet.
Fuse for starting system and electric power outlet Starting system and electric power outlet is protected (if equipped) with 20 ampere fuse. If the starter and electric power outlet is out of func- tion, check the fuse condition and replace if needed. NOTE: Do not use a higher rated fuse as this can cause severe damage to electric components and/or fire.
1. Open latch TYPICAL 28) Rear rack 1. Passenger seat (removable) 2. Driver seat Always readjust suspension according to the load. The capacity of this rack To remove the passenger seat, lift seat is limited.[Max 20 kg] Ride at very latch, then tip driver seat over.
TYPICAL TYPICAL 1. Passenger seat hooks 1. Passenger seat 2. Slide seat forward 3. Lift seat to remove CAUTION: Take care to store the passenger seat properly to avoid Rear grab handles any damages. Rear grab handles provides a grip for the passenger.
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WARNING Do not attempt to lift the vehicle by hand alone. Use appropriate lifting device or have assistance to share lifting stress in order to avoid risk of strain injuries. Rear Springs Adjustment mmo2008-001-006_a TYPICAL 1. Adjustment cam 2. Turn to increase spring preload Decrease Spring Preload Easy ride XWLS / WLS suspension...
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For better deep snow performance WARNING or to increase reverse performance in Before proceeding with any sus- deep snow, first loosen lock nut, then pension adjustment, remember: tighten nut 3/4 turn after contacting – Park in a safe place. washers. Retighten lock nut. Adjust the same on both sides.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE MEASURES Front suspension wandering. – Check ski alignment and camber angle adjustment. See an authorized Lynx dealer – Reduce rear spring preload. Snowmobile seems unstable and – Reduce rear suspension front arm pressure. seems to pivot around its centre.
FUEL AND OIL Recommended fuel Refer to TECHNICAL DATA in the end of this manual. NOTE: Never experiment with other fuels or fuel rations. The use of un- recommended fuel can result in snow- mobile performance deterioration and damage to critical parts in the fuel sys- tem and engine components.
Use only 2-stroke engine oil. than - 20°C, carburetor(s) must be recalibrated to avoid engine dam- CAUTION: Never use four-stroke age. Refer to an authorized Lynx mineral or synthetic oil. Do not dealer. mix these with outboard motor oil. Do no use NMMA TC-W, TC-W2 or TC-W3 outboard oil.
We suggest that after the first 10 hours of operation— 500 km — or 30 days after the purchase, whichev- er comes first, your snowmobile be checked by an authorized Lynx dealer. NOTE: The 10 hour inspection is at expense of the snowmobile owner. ______________________...
• Check fuel and injection oil for lev- els and leaks. Replenish as nec- essary and see an authorized Lynx dealer in case of any leaks. • Verify that air filter(s) is free of snow, if so equipped.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Propulsion Ensure that the engine cut out switch is in the ON position. Depressing throttle lever increases engine RPM causing the drive pulley Ensure that the tether cord cap is in to engage. Depending on models en- position and that the cord is attached gine RPM must be between 2500 and to your clothing eyelet.
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550 / Pro 550 CAUTION: Pro V–800 (4-tec model): If the battery is empty, engine can- Emergency starting not be started. Charge the battery or replace it if necessary. The engine can be started with the emergency starter rope supplied with 550 / Pro 550 Warm engine starting the tool kit.
1. Clip Pull the rope using a sharp, crisp pull so the rope comes free of the drive pulley. Start the engine as per usual manual starting. When starting the snowmobile in an emergency situation, using drive pul- ley, do not reinstall the belt guard and return slowly to have snowmobile re- paired.
VEHICLE WARM-UP Before every ride, vehicle has to be warmed up as follows: Snowmobile must be securely sup- ported by the rear bumper using a wide-base snowmobile mechanical stand. Track must be 100 mm off the ground. Start engine and allow it to warm up two or three minutes at idle speed.
POST OPERATION CARE Shut down the engine. Install rear of vehicle on a wide-base snowmobile mechanical stand. Remove snow and ice from rear suspension, track, front suspension, mechanism and skis. Protect vehicle with a snowmobile cover. ______________________...
V-800, 1200 If the buzzer still activates after short- RPM. ly please contact nearest authorized LYNX dealer for further investigation. Fuel flooded engine Fan cooled models: Shut down the Install new spark plugs and restart en- engine.
Towing an Accessory Transporting the Vehicle Always use a rigid tow bar to tow Make sure that oil reservoir and fuel an accessory. Any towed accessory tank caps are properly installed. should have reflectors on both sides Tilt bed trailers can easily be equipped and at the rear.
FLUID LEVELS WARNING It is recommended that the assis- tance of an authorized Lynx dealer be periodically obtained on other components/systems not covered in this guide. Unless otherwise specified, engine must be cold and not running. The tether cord cap must be removed for all main- tenance procedures.
Engine oil level Injection oil system V-810 engine type: Before check- Always maintain a sufficient amount ing the oil level the engine must be of recommended injection oil in the shut down for 5 minutes. Snowmo- injection oil reservoir. bile must be on a level surface. Pull NOTE: Never allow oil reservoir to be out the dipstick and wipe off the oil almost empty.
If additional coolant is necessary or if entire system has to be refilled, refer to an authorized Lynx dealer. 4-TEC model (V-800) YETI PRO V-800-EXPANSION TANK NEAR THE MUFFLER 1. Max level 2.
BATTERY NOTE: During the summer storage the battery (specially dry battery) has to be charged at least once a month. Otherwise the battery can not func- tion in the beginning of season. Battery Maintenance Perform Monthly Maintenance A battery only requires a little month- ly maintenance to perform perfectly.
For extended storage, remove the Sealed VRLA batteries, or those re- battery from the vehicle and charge ferred to, as "Maintenance Free" do to 100%. Charge the battery every not require you to maintain the elec- month if stored at temperatures be- trolyte levels.
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If sulfuric acid is swallowed or ABSOLUTELY SMOKING, splashed in the eyes, treat imme- SPARKS OR FLAMES AROUND diately. Sulfuric acid in the eyes can CHARGING BATTERIES. Charging cause blindness. Serious internal in- gives off hydrogen and oxygen, juries or death can result if swallowed. which explode if ignited.
MAINTENANCE Vehicle cleaning and The snowmobile has to be stored in a cold and dry place and covered with protection an opaque tarpaulin. This will prevent Remove any dirt or rust. sun rays from affecting vehicle finish. To clean the entire vehicle, use only Lift rear of vehicle until track is off the flannel cloths or equivalent.
Drive belt removal and Remove latch from air silencer. installation Remove air silencer Remove tether cord cap. Open en- 2. Remove belt guard gine compartment. Belt guard removal 1. Remove air silencer Removing air silencer 1. Pin retaining Remove pins, located at both ends of the belt guard Remove belt guard 1.
Slip the belt over the top edge of the NOTE: Belt guard is purposely made sliding half, as shown. slightly oversize to maintain tension on its pins and retainers preventing un- due noise and vibration. It is important that this tension be maintained when reinstalling.
Refer TRA DRIVE PULLEY to an authorized Lynx dealer. 1. Position 1 (not numbered) Lower position numbers decrease en- Drive belt condition gine RPM in steps of 200 RPM and...
Hydraulic brake: No adjustment is between front and rear idler wheels. provided for hydraulic brake. See an Measure between slider shoe bottom authorized Lynx dealer if any prob- and inside of track. The gap should lems. be as given in TECHNICAL DATA.
Check the condition of the skis, ski runners and ski runner carbides. If Restart engine and rotate track slowly worn, contact an authorized Lynx deal- to recheck alignment. Reposition snowmobile on ground. WARNING NOTE: A belt tension tester (P/N 414...
Air filter cleaning If headlamp bulb is burnt: Remove windshield, unplug the connector While riding in deep powder snow, pe- from the bulb, remove the protector riodically stop then shake the snow cap and bulb retainer clips. Install from the filter. Check that air silencer new headlamp bulb.
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Headlight beam aiming Turn knob to adjust beam height. 1. Locking ring Unplug burnt bulb connector. Re- move the rubber boot. 1. Knob If any headlight bulb is burnt, remove windshield and unplug bulb connector. Remove the rubber boot. 1. Bulb connector 2.
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1. Locking ring 1. Bulb connector 2. Plastic plate 3. Filter 4. Cover 5. Bulb holder 6. Bulb 7. Adjusting knob 8. Elastic stop nut M6 If taillight bulb is burnt, expose the bulb by removing the red plastic lens. To remove, unscrew the 2 lens screws.
ENGINE SYSTEM Engine Oil Level To add oil, remove dipstick. Place a funnel into the dipstick tube to avoid Pro V-800 spillage. CAUTION: Check level frequently Add a small amount of recommended and refill if necessary. Do not over- oil and recheck oil level. fill.
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11. Run engine 30 seconds, shut off engine. Let engine be shut off 30 seconds and check oil level. Add oil if necessary to reach upper oil level mark. 12. Run engine for a while and check that no oil leakage appear. WARNING Do not touch hot oil by hand ! CAUTION: Dispose used oil and oil...
The antifreeze replace- ment and a density test should be per- formed by an authorized LYNX dealer. CAUTION: Improper antifreeze mix- ture might allow freezing of the liq- uid in the cooling system if vehi- cle is stored in area where freezing point is reached.
Contact Defective DESS post. speed. Vehicle cannot be an authorized Lynx dealer. driven. 1 long beep per second. Reverse is selected Vehicle can be driven in SDI 0,5 sec beep every 0,5 reverse 3 short beeps per second.
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CODED SIGNAL POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 4 short beeps every 2 Defect in engine See an authorized Lynx minutes. Engine pilot lamp management system. dealer. also lights up. SDI 2 sec (EMS) beep every 58 second lamp, remains on. 4 short beeps every 2...
Install clean, dry spark plug. Start engine fol- lowing usual starting procedure. If engine continues to flood, see an autho- rized Lynx dealer. SDI opening the throttle fully during cranking will switch off the fuel. 5. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed).
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– Clean/verify spark plug gap and identification number. Replace as required. 2. Too much oil supplied in engine. – Improper oil pump adjustment, refer to an authorized Lynx dealer. Too rich fuel/oil mixture (only during break-in period). Drain fuel tank and refill with appropriate mixture ratio.
SPECIFICATIONS YETI PRO YETI MODEL 550 F ENGINE Type Number of cylinder Displacement 553.4 (33.78) Bore (standard) mm (in) 76.00 (2.992) mm (in) 61.0 (2.402) Stroke Maximum power ± 100 RPM 6750 engine speed Carburetor / Throttle 2 x VM30 Choke body type DRIVE SYSTEM Drive pulley type...
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YETI PRO YETI MODEL 550 F SUSPENSION Type LTS 900mm Front Travel 150 (5.9) Easy Ride WLS Type Easy Ride XWLS Rear Travel 210 mm (8.3 in) TRACK Track (W x L / H) mm 600 x 3968 / 32 ( 23.6 500 x 3968 / 32 (19.7 (in) x 156 / 1,26)
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YETI PRO YETI MODEL 550 F LIQUIDS AND GREASES XP-S synthetic 2-stroke oil OR Engine oil XP-S 2-stroke synthetic blend OR XP-S mineral injection oil Type Regular unleaded gasoline Fuel Octane 95 RON Gearbox XP-S synthetic chaincase oil Brake SRF (DOT 4) or GTLMA (DOT 4) CAPACITY Engine oil reservoir 2.5 (84.5)
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YETI MODEL PRO V-800 ENGINE SYSTEM Engine type Rotax 4–tec V–800 Number of cylinder Displacement 800 (48.8) Bore mm (in) 91 (3.58) mm (in) 61.5 (2.42) Stroke Maximum engine speed ± 100 RPM 7250 Fuel system type VDO EMS, 1 injector per cylinder Exhaust system Exhaust pipe, muffler DRIVE SYSTEM...
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YETI MODEL PRO V-800 TRACK Track (W x L / H) mm (in) 600 x 3968 / 32 ( 23.6 x 156 / 1.26) Tension mm (in) 40 - 50 (1-9/16 - 1-31/32) Alignment DIMENSION Dry mass 330kg (727.5 lb) 3070 mm (120.7 in) Overall length Overall width...
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YETI MODEL PRO V-800 CAPACITY Oil change with filter: Engine 2 L (67.6 L (U.S. oz) Engine oil Reservoir N.A. Cooling system L (U.S. oz) 4 (135) Fuel tank L (U.S. gal) 42 ( 11.0) Gearbox oil mL (U.S. oz) 500 (16.9) Brake fluid 500 (17)
The EC-Declaration of Conformity does not appear in this version of the Operator's Guide. Please refer to the printed version that was delivered with your vehicle. ddd2009-001...
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Vibrations in the seat (EN 1032, ISO 5008), is less than 0,5 m/s Vibrations in the handle (EN 1032, ISO 5008), is less than 2,5 m/s ______________________...
BREAK-IN INSPECTION After the first 10 hours or 500 km of operation, whichever comes first, your ve- hicle have to be inspected by an authorized Lynx dealer. The break-in inspection is very important and must not be neglected. NOTE: The break-in inspection is at the expense of the vehicle owner.
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BREAK-IN INSPECTION (4-STROKE) Inspect engine seals and gaskets for leaks Inspect exhaust system and check for leaks Check coolant level Change engine oil and filter Inspect fuel lines and connections Inspect throttle cable Inspect drive belt Visually inspect drive pulley Tighten drive pulley retaining screw to specified torque Inspect driven pulley Adjust and align track...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART WARNING It is recommended that the assistance of an authorized LYNX dealer be peri- odically obtained on other components/systems not covered in this guide. Unless otherwise specified, engine must be cold and not running. Remove tether cord cap before performing any maintenance or adjustment, unless otherwise specified.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (2-STROKE) NOTE: The maintenance schedule does not exempt the pre-ride inspection. EVERY 1 500 KM T/A shocks oil change. First at 1500 km, then every 3000 km or once a year. Models with chaincase: Adjust drive chain Models with gearbox: Check oil level EVERY 3 000 KM OR 1 YEAR (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) Inspect engine motor mounts...
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EVERY 6 000 KM OR 2 YEARS (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) Replace oil filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs (800 E-TEC only) Replace brake fluid Inspect throttle cable EVERY 10 000 KM OR 3 YEARS (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) Replace spark plugs (600 E-TEC only) EVERY 5 YEARS Replace engine coolant ______________________...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (4-STROKE) NOTE: The maintenance schedule does not exempt the pre-ride inspection. EVERY 1 500 KM T/A shocks oil change. First at 1500 km, then every 3000 km or once a year Models with chaincase: Adjust drive chain Models with gearbox: Check oil level EVERY 3 000 KM OR 1 YEAR (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) Replace drive pulley O-rings (1200 4-TEC only)
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EVERY 10 000 KM OR 3 YEARS (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) Replace spark plugs EVERY 20 000 KM Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary. (1200 4-TEC only) EVERY 5 YEARS Replace engine coolant ______________________...
PRESEASON PREPARATION PRESEASON PREPARATION (2-STROKE) Inspect engine motor mounts Check exhaust system condition and check for leaks Tighten exhaust manifold screws or nuts to specified torque Replace spark plugs. (All except E-TEC) Inspect cooling system cap, hoses and clamps Check coolant density Inspect crankshaft PTO seal Inspect fuel lines and connections Clean and inspect throttle body...
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PRESEASON PREPARATION (4-STROKE) Visually inspect engine seals and gaskets and check for leaks Check exhaust system condition and check for leaks Change engine oil and filter Check coolant density Inspect fuel lines and connections Clean and inspect throttle body Inspect throttle cable Inspect drive belt (adjust at every drive belt replacement) Clean and visually inspect drive pulley Clean and inspect driven pulley...
STORAGE During summer, or when a snowmobile is not in use for more than three months, proper storage is a necessity. STORAGE Clean the vehicle Add fuel stabilizer to fuel following the product manufacturer recommendations Run the engine after adding the product to the fuel 2-Stroke models: Lubricate engine.
All genuine LYNX parts and accessories, installed by an authorized BRP distribu- tor/dealer (as hereinafter defined) at the time of delivery of the 2011 LYNX snow- mobile, carry the same warranty as that of the snowmobile. Use of the product for racing or any other competitive activity, at any point, even by a previous owner, will render this warranty null and void.
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BRP’s obligations under this warranty are limited to, at its sole discretion, repair- ing parts found defective under normal use, maintenance and service, or replac- ing such parts with new genuine LYNX parts without charge for parts and labor, at any authorized BRP distributor/dealer during the warranty coverage period.
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7) LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY.
PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER We wish to inform you that your coordinates will be used for safety and warranty purposes. Sometimes, we also use the coordinates of our clients to inform them about our products and to present them offers. Should you prefer not to receive information on our products, services and offers, please let us know by writing to the address below.
It is the owner’s responsibility to notify BRP. STOLEN UNITS: If your personal vehicle is stolen, you should notify BRP or an authorized LYNX dealer. We will ask you to provide your name, address, phone number, the vehicle identification number and the date it was stolen.