BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo MX Z X 440 2004 Manual

520 000 361

Printed in Canada (mmo2004_005 back cover.fm GM)
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SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions con-
tained in this Operator’s Guide Safety Videocassette or on-product
warnings may result in injury, including the possibility of death.
This Operator’s Guide and Safety Videocassette should remain
with the unit at time of resale.
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Dear 2004 MX Z XTM 440 owner, informations in the 2004
ZXTM Series REVTM Series Operator’s Guide (P/N 520 000
361) also apply to your MX Z X 440 except for the following.
LIMITED WARRANTY VALIDATION
Because of its racing application, the 2004 MX Z X 440 is shipped
from the factory with high compression ratio (CR) combustion cham-
ber inserts installed.
To validate limited warranty coverage and to run engine with 91 oc-
tane number fuel, the following modifications must be done at pre-
delivery before using the vehicle.
1. Low CR combustion chamber inserts must be installed on engine.
The high CR combustion chamber inserts must be returned to
BOMBARDIER Warranty Department.
2. Replace the main jets with the ones recommended in the Prede-
livery bulletin.
3. Replace the needle jets with the ones recommended in the Pre-
delivery bulletin.
4. Disconnect the pre-heat switch as explained in the Predelivery bul-
letin.
RACING APPLICATION
For racing application, the main jets have to be replaced according to
the chart found on belt guard.
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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
NOTE: See description or numbered items in 2004 ZX Series REV
Series Operator’s Guide (P/N 520 000 361) except for the following.
4) Brake/Parking Brake Pilot Lamp (Red)
This pilot lamp is disabled (does not light up) on the MX Z X 440.
WARNING
Make sure parking brake is fully disengaged before operating
the snowmobile.
When you ride the vehicle, brake that are caused to drag by a
continuous pressure on the lever may cause damage to the
brake system and cause loss of braking capacity and/or fire.
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11) Tether Cord Cut-Out System
General
The tether cord cut-out system prevents snowmobile to runaway, if
the operator accidently falls off, by shutting off the engine.
Operation
Attach tether cord to clothing eyelet then snap tether cord cap over
post before starting engine.
To stop engine, completely pull cap from post.
13) Engine Cut-Out Switch
Located on right side of handlebar this switch is used to stop the
engine.
0. OFF
1. ON
WARNING
Always disconnect tether cord when leaving vehicle unattended
and keep in a secured location.
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28) Fuel Level
Open fabric door to see the fuel level through the transparent fuel
tank.
1. Fabric door
60) Adjustable Suspensions
NOTE: There is no rear shock motion ratio adjustment on the MX Z X 440.
In addition to all suspension adjustments described in REV Series
Operator’s Guide, take note of the 2 following points.
Shocks
All 4 shocks feature 2 adjustments.
Low Speed Compression Adjuster
The low speed adjuster modifies the damping force for small suspen-
sion velocities — less than 0.75 m/s (2.5 ft/s). It tunes the vehicle for
braking, cornering, hole shot and all the bumps that create low speed
movement in the suspension. This adjuster has 4 turns of adjust-
ment. Use a flat screwdriver to adjust it. Turning it clockwise increas-
es shock damping action (stiffer) for these low compression speeds.
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High Speed Compression Adjuster
The High speed adjuster modifies the damping force for high suspen-
sion velocities —more than 0.5 m/s (1.6 ft/s). It tunes the vehicle for
hoops or bumps that create high speed movement in the suspension.
This adjuster has 3 turns of adjustment. Use a 17 mm wrench to
adjust it. Turning it clockwise increases shock damping action (stiffer)
for these high compression speeds.
1. Low speed compression adjuster (flat screwdriver)
2. High speed compression adjuster (17 mm wrench)
Center and Front Springs
CAUTION: Make sure that center spring and both front springs
are still preloaded when front of vehicle is off the ground. Maxi-
mum spring preload is 25 mm (1 in). Otherwise, spring will be
coil bound when fully compressed.
61) 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.
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62) Pre-Heat Switch
Racing Application Only
NOTE: This switch is disabled (not operative) on vehicles modified for
warranty validation. To run engine with 91 octane number fuel, this
switch must be disabled.
1. Button depressed: Pre-heat timing curve
2. Button released: 108 + Octane timing curve
After starting the engine, push and hold the pre-heat switch button
in order to pre-heat the tuned pipe. Release pre-heat switch button
once the tuned is pre-heated.
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FUEL AND OIL
Recommended Fuel
Vehicles with Valid Warranty (Pre-Heat Switch Disabled)
Use super unleaded gasoline, available from most service stations or
oxygenated fuel containing less than 10% of ethanol or 5% of meth-
anol. The gasoline 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.
Vehicles without Warranty (Pre-Heat Switch Enabled)
Racing fuel with an octane number (R+M)/2 of 108 and more.
All Vehicles
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.
Fuel System Antifreeze
NOTE: Fuel antifreeze may add alcohol to fuel which may lead to
disqualification by technical inspection after the race.
When using oxygenated fuel, additional gas line antifreeze or water
absorbing additives are not required and should be not used.
When using non-oxygenated fuel, we highly recommend the use of iso-
propyl base 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.
IMPORTANT: Use only methyl hydrate free gas line antifreeze.
WARNING
Always stop engine before refueling. Open cap slowly. If a dif-
ferential pressure condition is noticed (whistling sound heard
when loosening fuel tank cap) have vehicle inspected and/or
repaired before further operation. Fuel is flammable and ex-
plosive under certain conditions. Never use an open flame to
check fuel level. Never smoke or allow flame or spark in vicin-
ity. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Never top up the fuel
tank before placing the vehicle in a warm area. As temperature
increases, fuel expands and may overflow. Always wipe off
any fuel spillage from the vehicle.
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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, be
poured in the fuel tank.
Use only two-stroke engine injection oil, sold by authorized SKI-DOO
dealers.
➀CAUTION: The BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S II oil is specially
formulated and tested for the severe requirements of the 453
engine. Use of any other brand two-stroke oil may void the
limited warranty. Use only BOMBARDIER FORMULA XP-S II oil.
There is no known equivalent on the market for the moment. If
a high quality equivalent were available, it could be used.
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
II synthetic injection oil provides superior lubrication, reduced en-
gine component wear and oil deposit, thus maintaining maximum-
level performance and antifriction properties. This synthetic injection
oil meets the latest ASTM and JASO standards by ensuring high bio-
degradability 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 two-stroke engine oils
or ashless two-stroke engine oils. Avoid mixing different brands
of API TC oil as resulting chemical reactions may cause severe
engine damage.
MODEL OIL TYPE
MX Z X 440 BOMBARDIER FORMULA XP-S II
synthetic injection oil ➀
WARNING
Wipe off any oil spills. Oil is highly flammable.
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