Ski-Doo RT series Manual

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SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions
contained in this Operator’s Guide, SAFETY VIDEO or
on-product warnings may result in injury, including the
possibility of death.
This Operator’s Guide and SAFETY VIDEO should remain
with the unit at time of resale.
In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc.
In Canada, products are distributed by BombardierRecreational Prod-
ucts Inc.
The following are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products
Inc. or its affiliates.
SKI-DOO®ROTAXTM RERTM
DESSTM MACH Z®SUMMIT®
HPG™ SC-4™ Pilot™
RENEGADE™ X™ RT™
RAVE™ TRA™ MX Z®
Printed in Canada. (mmo2007-004 DR)
®™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
©2006 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. All rights reserved.

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 autho-
rized SKI-DOO snowmobile dealers ready to provide the parts, ser-
vice or accessories you may require.
The Operator's Guide has been prepared to acquaint the
owner/operator and passenger 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 snowmo-
bile. If the snowmobile is resold, please give the guide to the new
owner for his awareness.
If you want to view and/or print an extra copy of your Opera-
tor's Guide, simply visit the following website www.operators
guide.brp.com. Also note that the guide is available in several
languages.
If you have any question regarding any topic whether or not it is cov-
ered 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]
For Russia, CIS and the middle east, please contact our
European office:
[phone]
For Scandinavian and European countries, please contact our
Finland office:
+ 358163208111
For all other countries, please contact your respective
distributor (his coordinates are on www.brp.com)orour
NorthAmericanoffice:
+ 1 [phone]
This guide uses the following safety alert symbol in conjunction with
signal words to indicate a potential personal injury hazard.
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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, 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 with-
outthesafetyalertsymbol, potential hazard exists for prop-
erty damage only.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully com-
plete an instruction.
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 train-
ing to perform the initial set-up and inspection of your snowmobile
as well as completed the final adjustment required to suit your spe-
cific weight and riding environment before you took possession. At
delivery, your dealer would have explained the snowmobile controls
and provided you with a brief explanation of the various suspension
adjustments. We trust you have taken full advantage of this!
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 impos-
ing upon itself any obligation to install them on products previously
manufactured.
Because of its ongoing commitment to product quality and innova-
tion, BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change
specifications, designs, features, models or equipment without in-
curring 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 lan-
guage. In the event of any discrepancy, the English version shall
prevail.
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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 dimen-
sioned in the metric system. Most fasteners are metric and must
not be replaced by customary 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.
ASHOP MANUAL canbeobtainedforcompleteservice,mainte-
nance and more repair information.
For any questions pertaining to the warranty and its application, con-
sult the WARRANTY section in this guide, and/or an authorized SKI-
DOO dealer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 10
IMPORTANT BASIC SAFETY MEASURES...................... 11
LAWS AND REGULATIONS...................................... 16
RIDING THE VEHICLE ............................................ 17
Principle of Operation.......................................... 17
How to Ride.................................................... 18
Carrying a Passenger .......................................... 23
Terrain/Riding Variations........................................ 25
Transporting and Towing....................................... 31
TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS........................... 32
SAFETY LABELING ............................................... 40
ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION
GENERAL.......................................................... 56
JUST WHAT IS LIGHT TREADING? ............................. 58
WHY IS LIGHT TREADING SMART ............................. 59
VEHICLE INFORMATION
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE ..................... 62
Vehicle Description Decal...................................... 62
Serial Numbers................................................. 63
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT .................... 65
1) Speedometer/Tachometer .................................. 68
2) Tachometer.................................................. 72
3) ElectricFuel Level Gauge................................... 73
4) Temperature Gauge......................................... 74
5) Throttle Lever................................................ 74
6) Brake Lever.................................................. 75
7) Parking Brake Lever......................................... 75
8) Handlebar.................................................... 75
9) Holding Strap ................................................ 76
10) Tether Cut-Out Switch ..................................... 76
11) Engine Cut-Out Switch .................................... 80
12) Multi-Function Switch...................................... 82
13) Rewind Starter Handle..................................... 86
14) Fuel Tank Cap .............................................. 86
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15) Mechanical Fuel Level Gauge ............................. 87
16) Windshield ................................................. 88
17) Adjustable Toeholds........................................ 88
18) Hood and Side Panel Latches ............................. 89
19) Fuses....................................................... 92
20) Front Grab Handle/Front Bumper.......................... 96
21) Storage Compartment ..................................... 96
22) Rear Rack .................................................. 98
23) Tool Kit...................................................... 98
24) Spark Plug Holder.......................................... 98
25) Spare Drive Belt Holder.................................... 99
26) Shields and Guards ...................................... 100
27) Convertible Ski Stance................................... 100
28) Track...................................................... 101
RECOMMENDED FUEL AND OIL.............................. 103
BREAK-IN PERIOD.............................................. 105
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 106
Pre-Operation Check......................................... 106
Engine Starting Procedure................................... 108
Vehicle Warm-Up............................................. 109
Shutting Off the Engine...................................... 110
Post-Operation Care ......................................... 110
Suspension Adjustments .................................... 110
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................... 126
Riding at High Altitudes...................................... 126
Emergency Starting.......................................... 126
Towing an Accessory ........................................ 128
Towing Another Snowmobile................................ 128
Transporting the Vehicle ..................................... 129
Engine Overheating.......................................... 129
Fuel Flooded Engine ......................................... 129
Rear Suspension Slider Shoe Sticking....................... 129
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................... 130
Engine Management System (EMS) Faults................. 133
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 134
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART............................ 140
ENGINE SYSTEM............................................... 145
Air Filter Cleaning ............................................ 145
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Cooling System .............................................. 147
Exhaust System.............................................. 148
Oil Injection System.......................................... 149
EPA Certified Engines........................................ 149
DRIVE SYSTEM................................................. 152
Belt Guard Removal and Installation ........................ 152
Brake Fluid Level............................................. 153
Brake Condition .............................................. 154
Brake Adjustment............................................ 154
Chaincase Oil Level.......................................... 154
Drive Chain Tension.......................................... 156
Drive Belt Condition.......................................... 156
Drive Belt Removal/Installation.............................. 156
Drive Belt Height Adjustment ............................... 160
Drive Pulley Adjustment ..................................... 163
Track Condition............................................... 166
Track Tension and Alignment ................................ 167
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......................................... 173
Battery Electrolyte ........................................... 173
REAR SUSPENSION............................................ 174
Rear Suspension Condition.................................. 174
Suspension Stopper Strap Condition........................ 174
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION....................... 175
Wear and Condition ofSkis and Runners ................... 175
BODY/FRAME................................................... 176
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection............................. 176
Bulb Replacement............................................ 177
Headlamp Beam Aiming..................................... 179
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION................ 180
Storage ....................................................... 180
Preseason Preparation....................................... 180
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WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: 2007 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES ................................................ 182
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2007 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES ................................................ 187
BRP EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES LIMITED
WARRANTY: 2007 SKI-DOO®SNOWMOBILES.............. 192
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............................. 197
PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER....................... 199
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP ........................ 200
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