Ski-Doo Mini Z Manual

In USA, products are distributed by Bombardier Motor Corporation
of America. In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Inc.
The following are trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
BOMBARDIER®
MINI ZTM
Printed in Canada (MMO2004-002A.fm GM)
TM®are trademarks and ®are registered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
©2003 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved.
SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions con-
tained 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.
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FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a new SKI-DOO snowmobile.
Whatever model you have chosen, it is backed by the Bombardier
warranty and a network of authorized Ski-Doo snowmobile dealers
ready to provide the parts, service or accessories you may require.
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 adjustments before you took possession. At
delivery, your dealer would have explained the snowmobile controls.
We trust you have taken full advantage of this! If you need more com-
plete servicing information, please ask your dealer about the Ski-Doo
Mini Z Shop Manual.
At delivery, you were also informed of the warranty coverage and
completed the Warranty Registration Form which is to be sent to us
for processing.
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NOTICE TO PARENTS
Carefully read this Operator’s Guide and understand the controls and
operation of the snowmobile.
Please take time with the children to review the entire content in-
cluding the instructions on its safe and proper use, while paying at-
tention to the on-product safety labeling before allowing them to ride
snowmobile.
It is important that you supervise the children at all times in order to
prevent serious injuries. It is at your discretion to allow unsupervised
use only if you should pre-determine that all children have the ability
strength and judgment to operate the snowmobile safely.
Do not allow children to ride snowmobile if they are younger than the
recommended age of 6 years (or weighing over 45 Kg (100 lbs)) or if
they do not have the strength, skills or judgment required to operate
the snowmobile. Always remember that your approach to safety in-
fluences the child. If available locally, enroll your children in a snow-
mobile safety training program.
THIS GUIDE SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE SNOWMOBILE AT ITS
RESALE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ..................................................................................... 6
SAFETY LABELING .................................................................. 7
BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA:
2004 SKI-DOO®SNOWMOBILES ............................................ 9
INTERNATIONAL BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY
2004 SKI-DOO®SNOWMOBILES ............................................ 12
AUTHORIZED SKI-DOO DEALERS .......................................... 15
CHILD’S SECTION .................................................................... 17
SNOWMOBILE DESCRIPTION................................................. 18
CLOTHING ................................................................................ 19
SNOWMOBILE CONTROLS..................................................... 20
1) Throttle Lever....................................................................... 21
2) Brake Lever.......................................................................... 21
3) Handlebar............................................................................. 21
4) Ignition Switch ..................................................................... 22
5) Tether Cut-Out Switch......................................................... 23
6) Engine Cut-Out Switch ........................................................ 24
7) Rewind Starter Handle......................................................... 24
8) Choke Button ....................................................................... 25
9) Hood Latches....................................................................... 25
BEFORE YOU START ............................................................... 26
Throttle....................................................................................... 26
Brake.......................................................................................... 27
Visual Inspection........................................................................ 28
Track .......................................................................................... 29
HOW TO START ....................................................................... 30
HOW TO STOP ......................................................................... 34
EMERGENCY STOP.................................................................. 35
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FIRST RIDE ............................................................................... 36
HOW TO RIDE .......................................................................... 38
Sitting ........................................................................................ 38
Kneeling..................................................................................... 39
Standing .................................................................................... 40
Passenger.................................................................................. 41
People at Front.......................................................................... 42
SIGNALS .................................................................................. 43
Stop........................................................................................... 43
Left Turn.................................................................................... 44
Right Turn.................................................................................. 45
AFTER USE............................................................................... 45
PARENT’S SECTION................................................................ 47
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE ............................ 48
Vehicle Identification Number Location..................................... 48
Engine Serial Number Location ................................................. 49
ON-VEHICLE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.......................... 50
FUEL AND OIL.......................................................................... 53
Recommended Fuel.................................................................. 53
Recommended Oil .................................................................... 55
Engine Oil Level ........................................................................ 56
BREAK-IN PERIOD ................................................................... 58
Engine ....................................................................................... 58
10-Hour Inspection.................................................................... 58
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ........................................................ 59
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST................................................ 60
STARTING PROCEDURE ......................................................... 61
Before Starting .......................................................................... 61
Manual Starting ......................................................................... 61
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REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ................................................. 62
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection ................................................ 63
Chain Guard Removal and Installation ....................................... 64
Clutch Axle and Drive Chain Lubrication .................................... 65
Drive Chain Tension................................................................... 66
Brake Condition.......................................................................... 66
Brake Adjustment ...................................................................... 67
Rear Suspension Condition........................................................ 69
Suspension Stopper Straps Condition ....................................... 69
Track Condition .......................................................................... 69
Track Tension and Alignment..................................................... 69
Steering and Front Suspension Mechanism.............................. 73
Wear and Condition of Skis and Runners .................................. 74
Exhaust System......................................................................... 74
Bulb Replacement...................................................................... 74
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION ....................... 76
Storage....................................................................................... 76
Preseason Preparation............................................................... 76
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 77
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................... 79
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ........................ 80
PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER .................................. 82
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP .............................. 82
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SAFETY
This guide uses the following symbols.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully com-
plete an instruction.
Use of snowmobile should be limited to daylight operation only,
in areas clear of obstacles and on adequate snow covered ter-
rain. Ensure children do not operate the snowmobile on frozen
bodies of water, or on snowmobile or ATV recreational trails or
near streets, roadways, driveways or sidewalks. In most States
and Provinces, it is considered an illegal operation.
Make sure area is free of wire fencing, tree stumps or other hazards.
Always make sure children wear all appropriate protective cloth-
ing including an approved safety helmet.
Always keep the snowmobile well serviced and maintained. Respect
and comply with the manufacturer‘s recommended instructions as
to the maintenance, service and storage of the snowmobile.
Do not modify or alter the snowmobile and/or any component.
Ensure the hood is always closed and all guards are in place.
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 avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury. When used without
the safety alert symbol , potential hazard exists for property
damage only.
WARNING
This snowmobile is classified as a children snowmobile. It is
not designed to exceed speeds of 13 km/h (8 MPH), nor to carry
passenger(s), cargo, pull a sleigh, toboggan or any object of
similar nature.
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SAFETY LABELING
Safety standards for snowmobiles have been adopted by the Snow-
mobile Safety and Certification Committee of which Bombardier is a
proud participating member. Assurance that your snowmobile meets
these standards is easily checked by locating the Certification Label
on a right vertical portion of the vehicle.
This label signifies that an independent testing laboratory has verified
compliance with the SSCC safety standards. Other important labels
on the vehicle are WARNING or CAUTION labels relating to mainte-
nance and/or snowmobile operation. Ensure all such labeling is re-
tained on the vehicle and its content is followed by vehicle operators.
Observe the Following Warnings:
Do not allow children to refuel the snowmobile or attempt any
repairs or servicing.
Securely attach the tether cord to the child‘s clothing eyelet prior
to starting the engine.
Throttle mechanism should be checked for free movement and
return to idle position before starting engine.
The snowmobile engine can be stopped by activating the engine
cut-out switch, pulling the tether cord cap or turning off the key.
Engine should be running only when chain guard is secured in
place. Never run the engine without drive chain installed. Run-
ning an unloaded engine can be dangerous.
Unless specified, never run the engine when the track is raised
off the ground or with the hood opened or removed.
Do not stud the track. At speed it may cause the track to tear and
separate from vehicle posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Never run the engine in a non well-ventilated area and/or unattended.
Maintain the snowmobile in top mechanical condition at all times.
Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake cables and housings.
CE MODÈLE A ÉTÉ ÉVALUÉ
PAR UN LABORATOIRE
D'ESSAIS INDÉPENDANT
ET SATISFAIT TOUTES LES
NORMES DE SÉCURITÉ DU
SSCC EN VIGUEUR À LA
DATE DE FABRICATION.
PARRAINÉ PAR LE COMITÉ DE
SÉCURITÉ DE CERTIFICATION
DE LA MOTONEIGE, INC.
THIS MODEL HAS BEEN
EVALUATED BY AN INDE-
PENDENT TESTING LABOR-
ATORY AND IT MEETS ALL
SSCC SAFETY STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
ITS MANUFACTURE.
SPONSORED BY THE SNOWMO-
BILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICA-
TION COMMITTEE, INC.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
CERTIFIED
CERTIFIÉ
A00A1MA
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Only perform procedures as detailed in this guide. Unless other-
wise specified, engine should be turned OFF and cold for all lu-
brication and maintenance procedures.
The engine and components used in this particular model should
not be used on any other type of equipment.
Most components of this snowmobile are built with parts dimen-
sioned in the metric system. Most fasteners are metric and must
not be replaced by customary fasteners or vice versa.
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