Ski-Doo REV 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 ADRENALINETM
REVTM ROTAXTM DESSTM
GSXTM RERTM SUMMIT®
GTX†MX-Z®
† GTX is a trademark of Castrol Ltd. Used under license
Printed in Canada. (mmo2006-003 DR)
®™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 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. An extra copy of the Operator's Guide is
available from your SKI-DOO snowmobile dealer at no charge.
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]
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 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.
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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.
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 ................................................... 8
IMPORTANT BASIC SAFETY MEASURES....................... 9
LAWS AND REGULATIONS...................................... 14
RIDING THE VEHICLE ............................................ 15
Principle of Operation.......................................... 15
How to Ride.................................................... 16
Carrying a Passenger .......................................... 21
Terrain/Riding Variations........................................ 23
Transporting and Towing....................................... 29
TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS........................... 30
SAFETY LABELING ............................................... 37
ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION
GENERAL.......................................................... 54
JUST WHAT IS LIGHT TREADING? ............................. 56
WHY IS LIGHT TREADING SMART ............................. 57
VEHICLE INFORMATION
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE ..................... 60
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT .................... 63
1) Speedometer................................................ 64
2) Tachometer.................................................. 69
3) Electric Fuel Level Gauge................................... 70
4) Temperature Gauge ......................................... 71
5) Throttle Lever................................................ 71
6) Brake Lever.................................................. 72
7) Parking Brake Lever......................................... 72
8) START/RER Button.......................................... 72
9) Handlebar.................................................... 75
10) Holding Strap............................................... 75
11) Ignition Switch ............................................. 76
12) Tether Cut-Out Switch..................................... 77
13) Engine Cut-Out Switch .................................... 80
14) Headlamp Dimmer Switch................................. 82
15) Rewind Starter Handle..................................... 82
16) Choke Lever................................................ 83
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17) Fuel Tank Cap .............................................. 84
18) Mechanical Fuel Level Gauge ............................. 84
19) Heating Grip/Throttle Lever Switch ....................... 86
20) Rear Passenger Heating Grip Switch...................... 87
21) Rear Grab Handles......................................... 87
22) Adjustable Backrest........................................ 87
23) Electric Visor Jack Connector.............................. 88
24) 12-Volt Power Outlet....................................... 90
25) Windshield ................................................. 91
26) Adjustable Mirrors ......................................... 91
27) Adjustable Toeholds........................................ 91
28) Heated Carburetor Valve................................... 91
29) Hood and Side Panel Latches ............................. 92
30) Fuses....................................................... 96
31) Front Grab Handle/Front Bumper........................ 103
32) Storage Compartment................................... 104
33) Rear Rack ................................................ 106
34) Tool Kit.................................................... 106
35) Suitcase .................................................. 107
36) Integrated Bag ........................................... 110
37) 2+1 Seat.................................................. 111
38) Spark Plug Holder........................................ 117
39) Spare Drive Belt Holder.................................. 118
40) Hitch...................................................... 120
41) Shields and Guards ...................................... 120
42) Track...................................................... 120
RECOMMENDED FUEL AND OIL.............................. 122
BREAK-IN PERIOD.............................................. 125
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 126
Pre-Operation Check......................................... 126
SDI Engine Starting Procedure .............................. 128
Carburetor Engine Starting Procedure....................... 129
Vehicle Warm-Up............................................. 131
Shutting Off the Engine...................................... 132
Post-Operation Care ......................................... 132
Suspension Adjustments .................................... 132
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................... 146
Riding at High Altitudes or Sea Level........................ 146
Riding in Cold Weather ...................................... 146
Emergency Starting.......................................... 146
Towing an Accessory ........................................ 149
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Towing Another Snowmobile................................ 150
Transporting the Vehicle ..................................... 150
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................... 151
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 156
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART............................ 170
ENGINE SYSTEM............................................... 175
Air Filter Cleaning ............................................ 175
Cooling System .............................................. 176
Exhaust System.............................................. 177
Oil Injection System.......................................... 177
EPA Certified Engines........................................ 178
DRIVE SYSTEM................................................. 181
Belt Guard Removal and Installation ........................ 181
Brake Fluid Level............................................. 182
Brake Condition .............................................. 183
Brake Adjustment............................................ 183
Chaincase/Oil Level .......................................... 183
Drive Chain Tension.......................................... 184
Drive Belt Condition.......................................... 185
Drive Belt Removal/Installation.............................. 186
Drive Pulley Adjustment ..................................... 189
Track Condition............................................... 193
Track Tension and Alignment ................................ 194
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......................................... 200
Battery Electrolyte ........................................... 200
REAR SUSPENSION............................................ 201
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION....................... 202
BODY/FRAME................................................... 203
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection............................. 203
Bulb Replacement............................................ 204
Headlamp Beam Aiming..................................... 205
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STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION................ 207
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: 2006 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES ................................................ 210
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2006 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES ................................................ 216
PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER ....................... 221
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP .................... 222
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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 automo-
bile, 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 pas-
senger, 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 notice-
able handling and performance differences from one snowmobile to
the other.
A snowmobile is relatively simpleto 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 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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