BOMBARDIER ski-doo MX Z X 440 2001 Owner's manual

Printed in Canada (MMO2001-005_back coverA.fm GM)
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©2000 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved.
SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions con-
tained in this Operator’s Guide, Safety Handbook, Safety Video or
on-product warnings may result in injury, including the possibility
of death.
This Operator’s Guide, Safety Handbook and Safety Video should
remain with the unit at time of resale.
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Dear 2001 MX Z X 440 owner, all informations on MX Z 600
in the 2001ZX Series Operator’s Guide (P/N 484 100 031)
also applies to your MX Z X 440 except for the following.
LIMITED WARRANTY VALIDATION
The 2001 MX Z X 440 is shipped from the factory with high compres-
sion ratio (CR) combustion chamber inserts installed.
To validate limited warranty coverage, low CR combustion chamber in-
serts must be installed on engine at predelivery before using the
vehicle. The high CR combustion chamber inserts must have been
returned to BOMBARDIER Warranty Department.
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
NOTE: See description or numbered items in 2001 ZX Series Oper-
ator’s Guide (P/N 484 100 031) except for the following.
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32 23 45 25-26 32 30
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9) Tether Cut-Out Switch
Attach tether cord to clothing then snap tether cut-out cap over re-
ceptacle before starting engine.
To stop engine, completely pull cap from safety switch.
45) Primer Button
Pull and push button. It is not necessary when engine is warm.
To prime, activate button until a pumping resistance is felt. From this
point, pump 2 or 3 times to inject fuel in intake manifold. After prim-
ing, ensure that primer button is pushed back.
NOTE: In very cold temperature, it is recommended to rotate primer
button 3-4 turns prior to pull it. This will eliminate the possibility of
sticking.
FUEL AND OIL
Recommended Fuel
Use super unleaded gasoline, available from most service stations or
gasohol containing less than 10% of ethanol or methanol. The gaso-
line used must have an octane number (R + M)/2 of 91 or higher.
NOTE: In most service station pump octane number corresponds to
(R + M)/2 octane number.
When snowmobile is used in powder snow condition and/or at tem-
peratures from and below - 10°C (14°F), we highly recommend the
use of gas line antifreeze in a proportion of 150 mL (5 U.S. oz) of gas
line antifreeze added to 40 liters (10-1/2 U.S. gal) of gas.
This precaution is in order to reduce the risk of frozen carburetor(s)
which may lead, in certain cases, to high fuel consumption or severe
damage to engine.
NOTE: Use only methyl hydrate free gas line antifreeze, Kleen-
Flo™ or equivalent.
CAUTION: Never experiment with other fuels or fuel ratios. The
use of unrecommended fuel can result in snowmobile perfor-
mance deterioration and damage to critical parts in the fuel sys-
tem and engine components.
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Recommended Oil
CAUTION: Use only oil that flows at - 40°C (- 40°F).
Oil must be mixed with fuel in proper ratio in a jerrycan then, been
poured in fuel tank.
Use only two-stroke engine injection oil sold by authorized SKI-DOO
dealers.
➀If BOMBARDIER injection oil is not available, API TC high-quality
ashless two-stroke injection oil may be used.
➁BOMBARDIER FORMULA XP-S synthetic injection oil and BOM-
BARDIER injection oil are compatible, they can be mixed together.
BOMBARDIER injection oil is a special blend of basic oil and additives
especially selected to ensure unequalled lubrication, engine cleanliness
and minimum spark plug fouling.
The BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S synthetic injection oil provides su-
perior lubrication, reduced engine component wear and oil deposit,
thus maintaining maximum-level performance and antifriction prop-
erties. This synthetic injection oil meets the latest ASTM and JASO
standards by ensuring high biodegradability and low exhaust smoke.
CAUTION: Never use four-stroke petroleum or synthetic motor oil
and never mix these with outboard motor oil. Do not use NMMA
TC-W, TC-W2 or TC-W3 outboard motor oil or other ashless type
two-stroke oil. Avoid mixing different brands of API TC oil as re-
sulting chemical reactions may cause severe engine damage.
WARNING
Never top up the fuel tank before placing the snowmobile in a
warm area. As temperature increases, fuel expands and might
overflow. Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain con-
ditions. Always wipe off any fuel or oil spillage from the snow-
mobile.
MODEL OIL TYPE
MX Z X 440
BOMBARDIER FORMULA XP-S synthetic
injection oil (or equivalent)
OR
BOMBARDIER injection oil
(or equivalent) ➀ ➁
WARNING
Wipe off any oil spills. Oil is highly flammable.
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OIL/FUEL 33/1
METRIC (SI)
1 L of oil + 33 L of fuel = 33/1
IMPERIAL
35 imp. oz of oil + 7.2 imp. gal of fuel = 33/1
1 L of oil + 7.2 imp. gal of fuel = 33/1
UNITED STATES
34 U.S. oz of oil + 8.8 U.S. gal of fuel = 33/1
1 L of oil + 8.8 U.S. of fuel = 33/1
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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.
•To prime, activate button until a pumping resistance is felt. From
this point, pump 2 or 3 times to inject fuel in intake manifold. After
priming, ensure that primer button is pushed back.
NOTE: In very cold temperature, it is recommended to rotate primer
button 3-4 turns prior to pull it. This will eliminate the possibility of
sticking.
NOTE: Priming is not necessary when engine is warm.
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FLUID LEVEL
Coolant Pump Shaft Oil Reservoir
Use BOMBARDIER injection oil (P/N 413 802 900) (12 x 1 L).
Fill up to mark.
Coolant Reservoir
Use BOMBARDIER Premixed coolant - 52°C (- 62°F) (P/N 413 711
802) (16 x 1 L).
Fill up to mark when engine is cold.
1. Coolant pump shaft oil filling mark
2. Coolant cold level mark
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MAINTENANCE
Track Tension and Alignment
Loosen lock nut on both adjustment screws before adjusting track
tension and/or alignment. Retighten after adjustments are done.
LEFT SIDE SHOWN
1. Lock nut on adjustment screw
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SPECIFICATIONS
➀Measure gap between slider shoe and bottom inside of track when
exerting a downward pull of 7.3 kg (16 lb) to the track.
➁Equal distance between edges of track guides and slider shoes.
➂Super unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane number of 91
(R + M)/2.
➃BOMBARDIER injection oil (P/N 413 809 900) (12 x 1 L).
➄BOMBARDIER synthetic chaincase oil (P/N 413 803 300) (12 x 355 mL).
➅BOMBARDIER premixed coolant - 52°C (- 62°F) (P/N 413 711 802)
(16 x 1 L).
Bombardier reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change
specifications, designs features, models, prices or equipment with-
out incurring obligation.
GENERAL MX Z X 440
Engine
– Maximum power engine speed ± 50 RPM 8450
Drive belt
– Number 414 860 700
– New belt width mm (in) 34.9 (1-3/8)
– Wear limit width mm (in) 32.5 (1-1/4)
Spark plug
– Type NGK BR 9 ES
– Gap mm (in) 0.45 (.018)
Track
– Tension mm (in) 30 to 35 (1-3/16 to 1-3/8) ➀
– Alignment ➁
FLUIDS
Fuel
–Type ➂
– Tank capacity L (U.S. gal) 37 (9.86)
Oil (engine)
–Type ➃
– Premix ratio 33/1
Chaincase/Transmission Oil
–Type ➄
– Capacity mL (U.S. oz) 250 (8.5)
Cooling System
–Type ➅
– Capacity L (U.S. oz) 3.5 (118)
Brake System Fluid
–Type DOT4
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