Ski-Doo 2006 RF series Manual

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SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained 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.
In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc.
In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
The following are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its subsidiaries.
SKI-DOO RERTM
ROTAXTM Freestyle™
Printed in Canada. (mmo2006-004 DR)
®™ and the BRP loge are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
©2005 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 SKI-DOO snowmobile. Whatever
model you have chosen, it is backed by the Bombardier Recreational Products
Inc. (BRP) warranty and a network of authorized SKI-DOO snowmobile dealers
ready to provide the parts, service or accessories you may require.
The Operator's Guide has been prepared to acquaint the owner/operator and pas-
senger with this new snowmobile and its various controls, maintenance 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 Operator's Guide with the snowmobile. If the
snowmobile is resold, please give the guide to the new owner for his awareness.
An extra copy of the Operator's Guide is available from your SKI-DOO snowmo-
bile dealer at no charge.
If you have any question regarding any topic whether or not it is covered in this
Operator's Guide, please call BRP at the number below and we will be happy to
assist you:
In USA:
[phone]
In Canada:
[phone]
This guide uses the following safety alert symbol in conjunctionwithsignalwords
to indicate a potential personal injury hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could re-
sult 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 information needed to fully complete an instruc-
tion.
Although the mere reading of such information does not eliminate the hazard, the
understanding and application of the information will promote the correct use of
the vehicle.
Your dealer is committed to your satisfaction. He has taken training to perform
the initial set-up and inspection of your snowmobile as well as completed the final
adjustment required to suit your specific weight and riding environment before
you took possession. At delivery, your dealer would have explained the snowmo-
bile controls and provided you with a brief explanation of the various suspension
adjustments. We trust you have taken 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 publication. 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 re-
serves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications, designs,
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, however, 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 metric system with the SAE U.S. equivalent
in parentheses. 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 custom-
ary fasteners or vice versa.
We recommend genuine BRP products for replacement parts and accessories.
They've been specially designed for your vehicle and manufactured to meet
BRP's demanding standards.
A Shop Manual can be obtained for complete service, maintenance and more
repair information.
For any questions pertaining to the warranty and its application, consult the
WARRANTY section in this guide, and/or an authorized SKI-DOO 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................................................................. 40
2) Reverse Pilot Lamp (Red)................................................... 41
3) High Beam Pilot Lamp (Blue)............................................... 41
4) Throttle Lever ................................................................ 41
5) Brake Lever................................................................... 42
6) Parking Brake Lever ......................................................... 42
7) RER Button................................................................... 42
8) Handlebar..................................................................... 43
9) Ignition Switch ............................................................... 43
10) Tether Cut-Out Switch ..................................................... 44
11) Engine Cut-Out Switch .................................................... 44
12) Headlamp Dimmer Switch ................................................ 45
13) Rewind Starter Handle..................................................... 45
14) Choke Lever ................................................................ 45
15) Fuel Tank Cap/Gauge....................................................... 45
16) Heating Grip/Throttle Lever Switch....................................... 46
17) Windshield .................................................................. 46
18) Hood and Side PanelLatches............................................. 46
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19) Fuses ........................................................................ 47
20) Front Grab Handle/Front Bumper......................................... 48
21) Seat Latch................................................................... 48
22) Storage Compartment ..................................................... 49
23) Rear Rack ................................................................... 49
24) Tool Kit....................................................................... 49
25) Spark Plug Holder .......................................................... 50
26) Spare Drive Belt Compartment ........................................... 50
27) Hitch ......................................................................... 50
28) Shields and Guards......................................................... 50
29) Track ......................................................................... 50
RECOMMENDED FUEL AND OIL ................................................ 52
BREAK-IN PERIOD.................................................................. 54
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 55
Pre-Operation Check ........................................................... 55
Engine Starting Procedure..................................................... 56
Vehicle Warm-Up ............................................................... 57
Shutting Off the Engine........................................................ 57
Post-Operation Care............................................................ 58
Suspension Adjustments ...................................................... 58
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 63
Riding at High Altitudes or Sea Level......................................... 63
Riding in Cold Weather......................................................... 63
Emergency Starting............................................................. 63
Towing an Accessory........................................................... 64
Towing Another Snowmobile.................................................. 64
Transporting the Vehicle........................................................ 64
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................. 66
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 68
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART.............................................. 72
ENGINE SYSTEM................................................................... 75
Air Filter Cleaning............................................................... 75
Exhaust System................................................................. 75
Oil Injection System ............................................................ 75
DRIVE SYSTEM..................................................................... 76
Belt Guard Removal and Installation.......................................... 76
Brake Fluid Level................................................................ 76
Brake Condition ................................................................. 77
Brake Adjustment............................................................... 77
Chaincase Oil Level............................................................. 77
Drive Chain Tension ............................................................ 77
Drive Belt Condition ............................................................ 78
Drive Belt Removal/Installation................................................ 78
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Track Condition.................................................................. 79
Track Tension and Alignment.................................................. 79
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................................. 83
Battery Electrolyte.............................................................. 83
REAR SUSPENSION ............................................................... 84
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION......................................... 85
BODY/FRAME....................................................................... 86
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection............................................... 86
Bulb Replacement .............................................................. 86
Headlamp Beam Aiming ....................................................... 87
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION ................................. 88
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: 2006 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES .................................................................... 90
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2006 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES .................................................................... 93
PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER ......................................... 96
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP ...................................... 97
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP ...................................... 99
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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 snowmobile
regardless of previous experience 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 passenger, if
any, and of other recreationists or bystanders.
You are responsible for proper operation of your vehicle as well as training those
whom you allow to ride or drive. There may be noticeable handling and perfor-
mance differences from one snowmobile to the other.
A snowmobile is relatively simple to operate but like any other vehicle or mechani-
cal 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
snowmobile. Please contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer for further details.
Finally, we urge you to visit an authorized SKI-DOO dealer periodically for regular
and safety maintenance, as well as snowmobile accessories you may require.
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