In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc. In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational Prod- ucts Inc. The following are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its subsidiaries. ® SKI-DOO ROTAX ‘ ® ® MX-Z Printed in Canada. (mmo2006-007 DR) ®™...
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® Dear 2006 MX Z X 440 owner, informations in the 2006 REV Series Operator's Guide (P/N 520 000 547) also apply to your MX Z X 440 except for the following. __________________________...
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT NOTE: See description of numbered items in 2006 REV Series Op- erator’s Guide (P/N 520 000 547) except for the following. 1) Brake/Parking Brake Pilot Lamp (Red) This pilot lamp is disabled (does not light up) on the MX Z X 440. WARNING Make sure parking brake is fully disengaged before operating the snowmobile.
12) Tether Cord Cut-Out System General The tether cord cut-out system prevents snowmobile to runaway, if the operator accidently falls off, by shutting off the engine. WARNING Always disconnect tether cord when leaving vehicle unattend- ed and keep in a secured location. Operation Attach tether cord to clothing eyelet then snap tether cord cap over post before starting engine.
mmo2006-007-002_a 1. Low beam 2. High beam 18) Fuel Level Open fabric door to see the fuel level through the translucent fuel tank. 1. Fabric door __________________________...
43) Pre-Heat Switch Racing Application Only NOTE: This switch is disabled (not operative) on vehicles modified for warranty validation. To run engine with 91 octane number fuel (R + M)/2 inside North America (95 RON outside North America), this switch must be disabled. 1.
RECOMMENDED FUEL AND OIL Fuel Vehicles with Valid Warranty (Pre-Heat Switch Disabled) Use premium unleaded gasoline, available from most service stations or oxygenated fuel containing a maximum total of 10% of ethanol or methanol or both. The gasoline used must have the following recommended minimum octane number.
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Oil must be mixed with fuel at the ratio of 33:1 in a jerrycan then, be poured in the fuel tank. Refer to chart below as a guideline to properly premix oil with fuel. Use only two-stroke engine injection oil, sold by authorized SKI-DOO dealers. MODEL...
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CAUTION: The XP-S synthetic 2-stroke oil is specially formu- lated and tested for the severe requirements of the 453 engine. Use of any other brand two-stroke oil may void the limited war- ranty. Use only XP-S synthetic 2-stroke oil. There is no known equivalent on the market for the moment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Engine Starting Procedure • Re-check throttle control lever operation. • Ensure that the emergency cut-out switch is in the ON position. • Ensure the tether cut-out cap is in position and that the cord is attached to your clothing. •...
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1. Low speed compression adjuster (flat screwdriver) 2. High speed compression adjuster (17 mm wrench) Center and Front Springs CAUTION: Make sure that center spring and both front springs are still preloaded when front of vehicle is off the ground. Max- imum spring preload is 25 mm (1 in).
SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Because of its ongoing commitment to product quality and innovation, BRP reserves the right, at any time, to make changes in design and specifications and/or to make additions to, or improve- ments in its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on its products previously manufactured.
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MODEL MX Z X 440 30 - 35 mm Deflection (1-3/16 - 1-3/8 in) Track tension Force 7.3 kg (16 lb) Equal distance between Track alignment edges of track guides and slider shoes 417 300 297 Drive belt part number Wear limit width mm (in) 34.7 (1-3/8)
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MODEL MX Z X 440 XP-S synthetic chaincase oil Chaincase oil type (P/N 413 803 300) (12 x 355 mL) Ethyl glycol/water mix (50% coolant, 50% distilled water) Mixture Use coolant specifically designed for aluminum Coolant engines (P/N 413 711 802) Premix (16 x 1 L) XP-S mineral injection...
ENGINE SYSTEM Coolant Pump Shaft Oil Reservoir CAUTION: Vehicle must be on a level surface before checking any fluid levels. Use XP-S mineral injection oil (P/N 413 802 900) (12 x 1 L). Fill up to mark. Cooling System CAUTION: Vehicle must be on a level surface before checking any fluid levels.
DRIVE SYSTEM Brake Fluid Level CAUTION: Vehicle must be on a level surface before checking any fluid levels. Check brake fluid (DOT 4) in reservoir on handlebar for minimum lev- el. Add recommended fluid (DOT 4) as required. Refer to SPECIFI- CATIONS for recommended fluid.
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WRONG TOOL — DO NOT USE ON MX Z X 440 PROPER TOOL TO BE USED ON MX Z X 440 _________________________...
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PROPER TOOL OPENING DRIVEN PULLEY OF MX Z X 440 __________________________...
LIMITED WARRANTY VALIDATION Because of its racing application, the 2006 MX Z X 440 is shipped from the factory with high compression ratio (CR) combustion cham- ber inserts installed. To validate limited warranty coverage and to run engine with 91 oc-...
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