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Engine Head Nuts
After the first 5 hours of operation,
check that engine head nuts are tight
and equally torqued 39 N-m (28 tt-lbs)
when engine is cold.
Engine Mount Nuts
Check engine mount nuts for tight-
ness. Retighten if necessary.
Exhaust System
The engine/muffler attaching parts are
vital toward efficient muffler function.
Check all attachments. Replace springs
and/or tighten if necessary.
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CAUTION: Do not operate ve-
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hicle with muffler disconnected
otherwise serious engine damage will
occur.
General Inspection
Check electrical wiring and cOf!1po-
nents, retighten loose connections.
Check for stripped wires or damaged
insulation. Thoroughly inspect the ve-
hicle and tighten loose bolts, nuts and
linkage. Inspect skis and ski runners for
wear.
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CAUTION: When replacing bolts,
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nuts, wires, etc., use only genu-
ine Bombardier parts or equivalent be-
ing the same type and having the same
construction and resistance.
STORAGE
Storage of the snowmobile during long
periods of inactivity consists of check-
ing and replacing missing, broken or
worn parts: Proper lubrication and
treatments to insure that parts do not
become rusted; cleaning items such as
carburetor of oil mixtures, to prevent
gum varnish formation within the car-
buretor; and in general, preparing the
vehicle so that when the time comes to
use the snowmobile again it will start
and be in top condition.
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WARNING: Only perform such
procedures as detailed in this
manual. It is recommended that dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components/systems not cov-
ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned OFF
for all lubrication and maintenance pro-
cedures.
Cooling System
To drain the cooling system, remove
the coolant tank cap.
Remove the R.H. access trellis, and
connect a length of plastic hose to the
radiator drain valve in order to drain the
cooling system outside of the body.
Open the drain valve.
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W A RNING: Be careful not to
burn· yourself on the exhaust
system.
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CAUTION: To prevent rust for-
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mation in the cooling system, al-
ways replenish the system with the re-
commended solution (60% anti-freeze
40% water).
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