Break-In - Johnson SKEE-HORSE 25-201R Service Manual

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Figure 9-27
BREAK-IN
1. For the first tankful of fuel the vehicle must be operated at
reduced speeds.
2. Allow engine to warm up before putting vehicle in gear. start
out slowly; avoid jack-rabbit starts. DO NOT overspeed engine.
Operation in extreme cold weather can cause a slow down in the
drive and track mechanism. When this occurs, block up rear of
snowmobile and place front edge of skis against stationary
object and run to free mechanism. DO NOT over-speed or run
vehicle for prolonged periods as this can damage drive lugs
on track.
3. Observe fuel mixing precautions as described in inside front
cover.
IMPORTANT
Adjust drive chain tension after the first 3 hours of operation.
Refer to Section 10 for drive chain adjustment instructions.
Adjust track tension after the first 10 hours of operation. Refer
to Section 11 for track tension and track alignment adjustment
instructions.
MUFFLER REMOVAL
1. Remove four muffler mounting screws.
2. Loosen muffler clamps.
3. Disconnect tie rods from steering column arm.
4. Remove steering limit
bolt
and swing arm up.
5. Muffler can now be removed from well.
MUFFLER REASSEMBLY
Reassemble muffler in reverse order making sure to take an equal
number of turns on the muffler clamp nuts. Torque nuts to
inch pounds.