Inspection; Removal; Rope Replacement - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Tundra Scandic 2004 Series Shop Manual

INSPECTION

NOTE: Due to dust accumulation, rewind starter
must be periodically cleaned, inspected and relu-
bricated.
CAUTION: It is of the utmost importance that
the rewind starter spring be lubricated period-
ically using specific lubricant. Otherwise, re-
wind starter component life will be shortened
and/or rewind starter will not operate properly
under very cold temperatures.
Check if rope no. 6 is fraying, replace if so.
When pulling starter grip, mechanism must en-
gage within 30 cm (1 ft) of rope pulled. If not, dis-
assemble rewind starter, clean and check for dam-
aged plastic parts. Replace as required, lubricate,
reassemble and recheck. Always replace O-ring
no. 11 every time rewind starter is disassemble.
When releasing starter grip, it must return to its
stopper and stay against it. If not, check for proper
spring preload or damages. Readjust or replace as
required.
When pulling starter grip 10 times in a row, it must
return freely. If not, check for damaged parts or
lack of lubrication. Replace parts or lubricate ac-
cordingly.

REMOVAL

Using a small screwdriver, extract rope knot from
starter grip no. 15. Cut rope close to knot. Tie a
knot near starter.
Remove screws no. 2 securing rewind starter no. 1
to engine then remove rewind starter.
Fan Cooled Models Only
Remove pump from rewind starter cover.

ROPE REPLACEMENT

Fan Cooled Models Only
Completely pull out rope. Hold rewind starter in a
vise.
MMR2004-119_04_10A.FM
Subsection 10 (REWIND STARTER)
1. Rope exit hole
2. Key to be removed
With a long thin pin punch inserted through rope
exit hole, push key no. 7. Remove key and rope.
Install a new rope and lock it using key no. 7.
NOTE: When rope is completely pulled out, spring
preload is 4-1/2 turns.
Liquid Cooled Models Only
Pull out rope. Hold rewind starter in a vise. Slide
rope and untie the knot. Pull out the rope com-
pletely.
1. Knot to be untied.
NOTE: When rope is completely pulled out, spring
preload is 4-1/2 turns.
Section 04 ENGINE
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