Ski-Doo MX Z X 440 2002 Owner's manual

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©2001 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved.
SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions con-
tained in this Operator’s Guide, Safety Handbook, Safety Video or
on-product warnings may result in injury, including the possibility
of death.
This Operator’s Guide, Safety Handbook and Safety Video should
remain with the unit at time of resale.
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Dear 2002 MX Z X 440 owner, all informations on MX Z
600 in the 2002 ZX Series Operator’s Guide (P/N 484 100
044) also applies to your MX Z X 440 except for the fol-
lowing.
LIMITED WARRANTY VALIDATION
The 2002 MX Z X 440 is shipped from the factory with high compres-
sion ratio (CR) combustion chamber inserts installed.
To validate limited warranty coverage, low CR combustion chamber
inserts must be installed on engine at predelivery before using
the vehicle. The high CR combustion chamber inserts must be re-
turned to BOMBARDIER Warranty Department.
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
NOTE: See description or numbered items in 2002 ZX Series Oper-
ator’s Guide (P/N 484 100 044) except for the following.
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32 23 45 25-26 32 3054
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11) Tether Cut-Out Switch
Attach tether cord to clothing then snap tether cut-out cap over re-
ceptacle before starting engine.
To stop engine, completely pull cap from safety switch.
53) 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.
54) Octane Level Switch
NOTE: This switch is disabled (not operative) on vehicles modified for
warranty validation.
Select octane level according to fuel octane number used.
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FUEL AND OIL
Recommended Fuel
Vehicles with Valid Warranty (Octane Level 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 (Octane Level Switch Enabled)
Use one of the three following fuels depending of the type of racing.
1. 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.
2. Racing fuel with motor octane number of 100.
3. Racing fuel with motor octane number of 108 and more.
Use octane level switch to select octane level corresponding to the
fuel octane number used.
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.
WARNING
Fuel may be pressurized, open cap slowly. Fuel is flammable
and explosive. Never use an open flame to check fuel level.
Never smoke or allow flame or spark in vicinity. Never top up
the fuel tank before placing the vehicle in a warm area. As tem-
perature increases, fuel expands and may overflow. Always
wipe off any fuel spillage from the vehicle.
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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.
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.
➀If BOMBARDIER injection oil is not available, API TC high-quality
ashless two-stroke injection oil may be used.
➁BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S synthetic injection oil and BOMBAR-
DIER injection oil are compatible, they can be mixed together.
MODEL OIL TYPE
MX Z X 440
BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S synthetic
injection oil (or equivalent)
OR
BOMBARDIER injection oil
(or equivalent) ➀ ➁
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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 synthetic injection oil provides su-
perior lubrication, reduced engine component wear and oil deposit,
thus maintaining maximum-level performance and antifriction prop-
erties. This synthetic injection oil meets the latest ASTM and JASO
standards by ensuring high biodegradability 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 motor oils.
Avoid mixing different brands of API TC oil as resulting chemical
reactions may cause severe engine damage.
WARNING
Wipe off any oil spills. Oil is highly flammable.
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OIL/FUEL 33/1
METRIC (SI)
1 L of oil + 33 L of fuel = 33/1
IMPERIAL
35 imp. oz of oil + 7.2 imp. gal of fuel = 33/1
1 L of oil + 7.2 imp. gal of fuel = 33/1
UNITED STATES
34 U.S. oz of oil + 8.8 U.S. gal of fuel = 33/1
1 L of oil + 8.8 U.S. of fuel = 33/1
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STARTING PROCEDURE
• Re-check throttle control lever operation.
• Ensure that the emergency cut-out switch is in the ON position.
• Ensure the tether cut-out cap is in position and that the cord is
attached to your clothing.
• If applicable use the octane level switch to select proper octane
number according to fuel used.
• 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
priming, 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.
NOTE: Priming is not necessary when engine is warm.
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FLUID LEVEL
Coolant Pump Shaft Oil Reservoir
Use BOMBARDIER injection oil (P/N 413 802 900) (12 x 1 L).
Fill up to mark.
Coolant Reservoir
Use a blend of 50/50 distilled water and ethylene-glycol. That blend
will protect the system from freezing as low as - 37°C (- 35°F).
Fill up to mark when engine is cold.
1. Coolant pump shaft oil filling mark
2. Coolant cold level mark
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MAINTENANCE
Track Tension and Alignment
Loosen lock nut on both adjustment screws before adjusting track
tension and/or alignment. Retighten after adjustments are done.
LEFT SIDE SHOWN
1. Lock nut on adjustment screw
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SPECIFICATIONS
➀Measure gap between slider shoe and bottom inside of track when
exerting a downward pull of 7.3 kg (16 lb) to the track.
➁Equal distance between edges of track guides and slider shoes.
➂Super unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane number of 91
(R + M)/2 or racing fuels depending of type of racing.
➃BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S synthetic injection oil (or equivalent)
OR BOMBARDIER injection oil (or equivalent).
➄BOMBARDIER synthetic chaincase oil (P/N 413 803 300) (12 x 355 mL).
➅Blend of 50/50 distilled water and ethylene-glycol. That blend will
protect the system from freezing as low as - 37°C (- 35°F).
Bombardier reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change spec-
ifications, designs features, models, prices or equipment without incur-
ring obligation.
GENERAL MX Z X 440
Engine
– Maximum power engine speed ± 50 RPM 8450
Drive belt
– Number 414 860 700
– New belt width mm (in) 34.9 (1-3/8)
– Wear limit width mm (in) 32.5 (1-1/4)
Spark plug
– Type NGK BR 9 ECS
– Gap mm (in) 0.45 (.018)
Track
– Tension mm (in) 30 to 35 (1-3/16 to 1-3/8) ➀
– Alignment ➁
FLUIDS
Fuel
–Type ➂
– Tank capacity L (U.S. gal) 37 (9.86)
Oil (engine)
–Type ➃
– Premix ratio 33/1
Chaincase/Transmission Oil
–Type ➄
– Capacity mL (U.S. oz) 250 (8.5)
Cooling System
–Type ➅
– Capacity L (U.S. oz) 3.5 (118)
Brake System Fluid
–Type DOT4
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