Table Of Contents - BOMBARDIER 1996 Ski-doo MX Z440 Handbook

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Competition Bulletins - Racing Parts3
What's New For 19967
Summit 6709
Summit 58315
Grand Touring Se15
Summit 50015
Chassis Preparation17
Suspension Operation/Weight Transfer18
Springs20
Coil Springs21
Torsional Springs30
Spring Identification31
Production Suspension Springs32
Coil Springs (Compression)34
Torsion Springs34
Mach 135
Formula Stx36
Formula Stx Lt36
Optional Suspension Spring41
Cornering Dynamics43
3/4" Stabilizer Bar Kit48
Shock Absorber50
Hpg (High Pressure Gas)50
Hpg, Mva (Multi-Valve Adjustable)51
Hpg, Emulsion Gas Shock51
Hpg, Gas Shock52
Hpg, T/A (Take Apart) Gas Shock52
Valving And Dampening52
Shock Oil P / N 413709400 (1 Liter)58
Shock Absorber Disassembly And Assembly59
Factory Hpg T/A Shock Calibrations65
Required Distance For Floating Piston Installation68
Adding Gas Pressure71
Shock Shims List74
Pistons List74
Shock Spare Parts75
Shock Absorbers77
Chassis Set-Up78
Rear Axle Modification82
Brakes84
Aerodynamics Considerations84
Adjusting Ride Height85
Lowering The Front Suspension85
Lowering The Rear Suspension86
Track Guides87
Track Studding88
Slider Shoe Lubrication90
Skis And Runners93
Bump Steer95
Ski Leg Camber97
Ski Toe Out99
Chassis Tuning Guidelines100
How To Deal With Handling Problems100
Guide To Handling Problems100
Problems Encountered While Going Around Or Exiting A Corner101
General Handling Problems101
Adjusting The Suspension For Ride And Comfort101
Engine Preparation103
Equivalent Weights And Measures Chart104
Metric Weights And Measures Chart105
Engine Tuning Cautions106
Basic Engine Theory107
Basic Engine Components View108
Normal Combustion109
Detonation112
Pre-Ignition115
Causes Of Detonation118
Squish Area119
Measuring A Compression Ratio120
Measuring Corrected Compression Ratio123
Calculate Machining Cylinder Head Height Vs Combustion Chamber Volume124
Operation Of The Rave Valve125
Rave Valve Adjustment128
Available Rave Springs128
Rave Valve Maintenance128
Boring Precaution129
Bench Test For Checking Rave Valve Operation129
Engine Troubleshooting129
Operation Of The Rotary Valve130
Intake And Secondary Compression130
Ignition And Combustion131
Exhaust And Primary Compression132
Transfer133
Advantages Of The Rotary Valve Engine134
Rotary Valve Adjustment136
Base Gasket Information149
Cylinder/Base Gasket Chart150
Carburetor Main Jet Connection Chart152
Saturation Pressure155
Exhaust Gas Temperature Probe Location156
Carburetor Operation156
Large Fuel Pump Parts160
Mikuni Carburetors160
Dual Fuel Pump Installation161
Starting Device (Enrichener)162
Selection Of The Aperture Of Carburetor163
Size Of Carburetors163
Checking And Adjusting Float System163
Pilot/Air System165
Adjusting Air Screw166
Replacing Pilot Jet168
Throttle Valve169
Checking And Selecting Throttle Valve170
Jet Needle171
Positioning The E-Ring174
Needle Jet175
Main Jet System177
Tuning The Main Jet System178
Functional Range Effectiveness In Relation To Throttle Opening185
Fuel / Oil Ratio Charts186
Hac High Altitude Compensator191
Hac Operation194
Ignition System, Spark Plugs195
Tachometer Selection197
Rotax Connecting Rods198
Spark Plug Negative Range199
Design Symbols Used On Ngk Spark Plugs200
Stock Class Preparation201
Notes Regarding Engine Modification203
Transmission System205
The Tra Clutch206
Basic Functions Of The System206
Power Curves Mildly Tuned Vs Race Tuned208
Speed Diagram - Engine Speed Vs Vehicle Speed209
Effects Of The Drive Pulley Lever Arm, Roller And Roller Pin Weight210
Roller And Roller Pin Weight210
Drive Clutch Roller Pins211
Combination Weight214
Effects Of The Ramp Profile On The Shift Force216
Ramp Characteristics219
Tra Ramp Profiles220
Effects Of The Drive Pulley Spring224
Drive Clutch Spring225
Tra Spring Chart227
Tra Clutch Spring Force229
Effects Of The Driven Pulley Spring230
Effects Of The Driven Pulley Cam232
Driven Pulley Cams236
Balancing Of Pulleys238
Truing Pulley Surfaces238
Windage Plates238
Drive Pulley Ass'y Installation239
Drive Belts240
Proper Alignment Of The Tra Clutch On A Formula Model241
Chaincase Gearing243
Sprocket/Chain Chart247
Transmission System Specifications248
Formula (International Drive Sprocket)250
Transmission Calibration Procedure254
Competition Bulletins And Racing Parts258
High Performance Parts259
Technical Data263
Disc Brake271
Grass Drag Set-Up272
Drove Sustem273
Track273
Drive Pulley273
Driven Pulley273
Chain Case274
Drive Belt274
Ignition Timing274
Carburetion274
Air Silencer285
Engine Service Tools286
Transmission Service Tools296
Suspension Service Tools302
Service Products306
Competition Preparation312
Hill Climbing313
Drag Racing (Ice And Grass)315
Speed Runs317
Oval Racing318
Cross-Country / Snow Cross Racing320
Swing Arm Reinforcement325
Front And Alignment-Steel Ski325
Steel Ski Modification325
Suggested Spare Parts328
Tools/Equipment Needed For Work Period/Pit Area330
Enduro Racing332
Nutrition333
Physical Training334