Lynx RF Series User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL LYNX 2008
Adventure V-800
Ranger V-800
Ranger 550
SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in this
Operator’s Guide, or on-product warnings may result in injury, including the
possibility of death.
This Operator’s Guide should remain with the unit at time of resale.
LYNX products are manufactured by BRP.
Bombardier* Lite
* Trademark of Bombardier Inc. used under license.
The following are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its
subsidiaries.
LYNX®RERTM RF™ SC™
ROTAXTM Pilot™ TRA™ DESS™
Printed in Canada. (mmo2008-RF HT)
®™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
©2007 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. All rights reserved.
* Trademark of Bombardier Inc. used under license.

FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of
a new LYNX snowmobile. Whatever
model you have chosen, it is backed
by the Bombardier Recreational Prod-
ucts. (BRP) warranty and a network of
authorized LYNX snowmobile dealers
ready to provide the parts, service or
accessories you may require.
The Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
and passenger with this new snow-
mobile and its various controls, main-
tenance and safe riding instructions.
This guide is indispensable for the
proper use of the product and should
be kept with this snowmobile at all
times.
Make sure you read and understand
the content of this Operator's Guide.
After reading, please keep this Oper-
ator's Guide with the snowmobile. If
the snowmobile is resold, please give
the guide to the new owner for his
awareness.
Also note that the guide is available in
several languages.
If you have any question regarding any
topic whether or not it is covered in
this Operator's Guide, please contact
your Dealer.
This guide uses the following safety
alert symbol in conjunction with signal
words to indicate a potential personal
injury hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury. When used without the
safety alert symbol ,potential
hazard exists for property damage
only.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary infor-
mation needed to fully complete an in-
struction.
WARNING
2-UP vs 1-UP models:
Throughout this Operator's Guide,
the term “1-UP” refers to vehicles
designed to carry the operator on-
ly while the term “2-UP” refers to
vehicles designed to carry also a
passenger.
Make sure to identify and follow
the warnings and instructions that
are applicable to your specific
model.
Although the mere reading of such in-
formation does not eliminate the haz-
ard, the understanding and application
of the information will promote the
correct use of the vehicle.
Your dealer is committed to your satis-
faction. He has taken training to per-
form the initial set-up and inspection
of your snowmobile as well as com-
pleted the final adjustment required
to suit your specific weight and riding
environment before you took posses-
sion. At delivery, your dealer would
have explained the snowmobile con-
trols and provided you with a brief
explanation of the various suspension
adjustments. We trust you have tak-
en full advantage of this!
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At delivery, you were also informed
of the warranty coverage and have
completed the Warranty Registration
process.
The information and components/
system descriptions contained in this
guide are correct at time of publi-
cation. BRP, however maintains a
policy of continuous improvement of
its products without imposing upon
itself any obligation to install them on
products previously manufactured.
Because of its ongoing commitment
to product quality and innovation, BRP
reserves the right at any time to dis-
continue or change specifications, de-
signs, features, models or equipment
without incurring obligation.
The illustrations in this document
show the typical construction of the
different assemblies and, in all cases,
may not reproduce the full detail or
exact shape of the parts shown, how-
ever, they represent parts which have
the same or a similar function.
It is understood that this guide may
be translated into another language.
In the event of any discrepancy, the
English version shall prevail.
Specifications are given in the SI met-
ric system. Where precise accuracy
is not required, some conversions are
rounded off for easier use.
Most components of this snowmobile
are built with parts dimensioned in the
metric system. Most fasteners are
metric and must not be replaced by
customary fasteners or vice versa.
We recommend genuine BRP prod-
ucts for replacement parts and ac-
cessories. They've been specially
designed for your vehicle and manu-
factured to meet BRP's demanding
standards.
For any questions pertaining to the
warranty and its application, consult
the WARRANTY section in this guide,
and/or an authorized LYNX dealer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 8
IMPORTANT BASIC SAFETY MEASURES....................................... 9
LAWS AND REGULATIONS....................................................... 13
RIDING THE VEHICLE.............................................................. 14
Principle of Operation .......................................................... 14
How to Ride..................................................................... 14
Carrying a Passenger........................................................... 16
Terrain/Riding Variations........................................................ 18
Transporting and Towing ....................................................... 22
TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS........................................... 23
SAFETY LABELING................................................................. 27
ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION
GENERAL............................................................................ 34
JUST WHAT IS LIGHT TREADING? ............................................. 35
WHY IS LIGHT TREADING SMART.............................................. 36
VEHICLE INFORMATION
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE ..................................... 38
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT .................................... 40
1) Speedometer................................................................. 41
2) Tachometer................................................................... 43
3) Pilot Lamps................................................................... 43
4) Throttle Lever ................................................................ 43
5) Brake Lever................................................................... 43
6) Parking Brake Lever ......................................................... 43
7) Multi-Function Switch ....................................................... 44
8) Handlebar..................................................................... 45
9) Ignition Switch ............................................................... 45
10) Tether Cut-Out Switch ..................................................... 46
11) Engine Cut-Out Switch .................................................... 47
12) Rewind Starter Handle..................................................... 47
13) Choke Lever ................................................................ 47
14) Fuel Tank Cap/Gauge....................................................... 48
15) Windshield .................................................................. 48
16) Hood and Side Panel Latches............................................. 48
17) Fuses ........................................................................ 49
18) Front Grab Handle/Front Bumper......................................... 51
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19) Storage Compartment ..................................................... 52
20) Rear Rack ................................................................... 52
21) Tool Kit....................................................................... 52
22) Spark Plug Holder .......................................................... 52
23) Spare Drive Belt Compartment ........................................... 53
24) Hitch ......................................................................... 53
25) Shields and Guards......................................................... 53
26) Track ......................................................................... 53
27) Holding Strap ............................................................... 53
28) Rear Grab Handles ......................................................... 54
29) Adjustable Mirrors.......................................................... 54
30) Backrest..................................................................... 54
31) Gear Shift Lever ............................................................ 54
32) Seat Strap ................................................................... 54
RECOMMENDED FUEL AND OIL ................................................ 55
BREAK-IN PERIOD.................................................................. 57
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 58
Pre-Operation Check ........................................................... 58
Engine Starting Procedure (2-Stroke)......................................... 59
Engine Starting Procedure (4-Stroke)......................................... 60
Vehicle Warm-Up ............................................................... 61
Shutting Off the Engine........................................................ 61
Post-Operation Care............................................................ 61
Suspension Adjustments ...................................................... 61
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 67
Riding at High Altitudes or Sea Level......................................... 67
Riding in Cold Weather......................................................... 67
Emergency Starting............................................................. 67
Towing an Accessory........................................................... 68
Towing Another Snowmobile.................................................. 68
Transporting the Vehicle........................................................ 68
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................. 70
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 73
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART .............................................. 80
2-STROKE............................................................................ 81
4-STROKE............................................................................ 84
ENGINE SYSTEM................................................................... 87
Air Filter Cleaning............................................................... 87
Coolant Level.................................................................... 87
Exhaust System................................................................. 88
Injection Oil Level............................................................... 88
Engine Oil Level................................................................. 89
Engine Oil/Oil Filter Change ................................................... 89
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DRIVE SYSTEM..................................................................... 91
Belt Guard Removal and Installation.......................................... 91
Brake Fluid Level................................................................ 92
Brake Condition ................................................................. 93
Brake Adjustment............................................................... 93
Chaincase Oil Level............................................................. 93
Chaincase Oil Change.......................................................... 94
Drive Chain Tension ............................................................ 94
Drive Belt Condition ............................................................ 94
Drive Belt Removal/Installation................................................ 94
Drive Belt Height Adjustment ................................................. 96
Drive Pulley Adjustment ....................................................... 98
Track Condition.................................................................. 99
Track Tension and Alignment ................................................ 100
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM........................................................... 103
Battery Electrolyte............................................................ 103
REAR SUSPENSION ............................................................. 104
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION....................................... 105
BODY/FRAME..................................................................... 106
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection............................................. 106
Bulb Replacement ............................................................ 106
Headlamp Beam Aiming ..................................................... 107
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION ............................... 108
WARRANTY
BRP FINLAND OY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2008 LYNX®
SNOWMOBILES.................................................................. 110
PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER ....................................... 113
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP ........................................ 114
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
Everyone is a beginner the first time
he sits behind the controls of a snow-
mobile regardless of previous expe-
rience in driving an automobile, a
motorcycle or a motorboat. The safe
use of your snowmobile is dependent
on many conditions such as visibility,
speed, weather, environment, traffic,
vehicle condition and the condition of
the driver.
Each operator has a responsibility to
ensure the safety of his/her passen-
ger, if any, and of other recreationists
or bystanders.
You are responsible for proper opera-
tion of your vehicle as well as training
thosewhomyouallowtorideordrive.
There may be noticeable handling and
performance differences from one
snowmobile to the other.
A snowmobile is relatively simple to
operate but like any other vehicle
or mechanical equipment, it can be
hazardous if you or a passenger are
reckless, thoughtless or inattentive.
We encourage you to have an Annual
Safety Inspection of your snowmo-
bile. Please contact an authorized
LYNX dealer for further details. Final-
ly, we urge you to visit an authorized
LYNX dealer periodically for regular
and safety maintenance, as well as
snowmobile accessories you may re-
quire.
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