Ski-Doo REV-XR 2009 Manual

WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in
this Operator's Guide,
SAFETY DVD and on-product labels could cause
injury including the possibility of death!
WARNING
This vehicle may exceed the performance of other vehicles you may have
ridden in the past. Take time to familiarize yourself with your new vehicle.
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WARNING
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cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a
new SKI-DOO®snowmobile. Whatev-
er model you have chosen, it is backed
by the Bombardier Recreational Prod-
ucts Inc. (BRP) warranty and a network
of authorized SKI-DOO snowmobile
dealers ready to provide the parts, ser-
vice or accessories you may require.
Your dealer is committed to your sat-
isfaction. He has taken training to per-
form the initial set-up and inspection of
your snowmobile as well as complet-
ed the final adjustment required to suit
your specific weight and riding envi-
ronment before you took possession
At delivery, you were informed of the
warranty coverage and signed the
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST to ensure
your new vehicle was prepared to your
entire satisfaction.
Know Before You Go
To learn how to reduce the risk for you,
your passenger or bystanders being
hurt or killed, read the following sec-
tions before you operate the vehicle:
–
SAFETY INFORMATION
– VEHICLE INFORMATION .
We highly recommend that you take
a safety riding course. Please check
with your dealer or local authorities for
availability in your area.
Safety Messages
The types of safety messages, what
they look like and how they are used in
this guide are explained as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazard
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could severe-
ly damage vehicle components or
other property.
About this Operator's
Guide
This Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
and passenger with this snowmobile
and its various controls, safe riding and
maintenance instructions.
This guide is indispensable for the
proper use of the product and should
be kept with this snowmobile at all
times, so you can refer to it.
Note that this guide is available in sev-
eral languages. In the event of any dis-
crepancy, the English version shall pre-
vail.
If you want to view and/or print an
extra copy of your Operator's Guide,
simply visit the following website
www.operatorsguide.brp.com.
The informations contained in this doc-
ument are correct at the time of publi-
cation. BRP, however, maintains a pol-
icy of continuous improvement of its
products without imposing upon itself
any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured. Due
to late changes, some differences be-
tween the manufactured product and
the descriptions and/or specifications
in this guide may occur. BRP reserves
the right at any time to discontinue or
change specifications, designs, fea-
tures, models or equipment without
incurring any obligation upon itself.
This Operator's Guide and the
SAFETY
DVD
should remain with the vehicle
when it's sold.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
KnowBeforeYouGo............................................................. 1
SafetyMessages................................................................. 1
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERALPRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ............................................. 8
AvoidGasolineFiresandOtherHazards ....................................... 8
AvoidBurnsfromHotParts ..................................................... 8
AccessoriesandModifications ................................................. 8
SPECIALSAFETYMESSAGES .................................................... 9
RIDINGTHEVEHICLE.............................................................. 12
Pre-RideInspection............................................................. 12
HowtoRide ..................................................................... 14
CarryingaPassenger ........................................................... 15
Terrain/RidingVariations........................................................ 16
Environment..................................................................... 20
TRACTIONENHANCINGPRODUCTS ........................................... 22
Manoeuvrability................................................................. 22
Acceleration ..................................................................... 23
Braking........................................................................... 23
ImportantSafetyRules......................................................... 23
TractionEnhancingProductsEffectontheSnowmobileDurability......... 23
InstallationofStuds............................................................. 24
Inspection........................................................................ 25
HANGTAG........................................................................... 26
IMPORTANTON-PRODUCTLABELS............................................ 27
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT .................................... 34
1)Handlebar..................................................................... 35
2)ThrottleLever................................................................. 35
3)BrakeLever................................................................... 36
4)ParkingBrakeLever.......................................................... 36
5)DESSPost .................................................................... 37
6)EngineStopSwitch .......................................................... 37
7)MultifunctionSwitch......................................................... 38
8)ReverseShiftLever .......................................................... 40
9)TiltSteering ................................................................... 41
10)AdjustableMirrors.......................................................... 41
11)ToolKit....................................................................... 41
12)GrabHandle/Bumper....................................................... 42
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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
13)Gauge........................................................................ 42
14)Driver'sSeat................................................................. 55
15)Backrest ..................................................................... 57
16)Passenger(1+1)Seat....................................................... 57
17) Passengers Handholds..................................................... 58
18)MountainStrap.............................................................. 58
19)StorageCompartment...................................................... 59
20)RearRack.................................................................... 59
21) Tunnel Bag(GSX Model) .................................................... 59
22) Tunnel Bag (GTX SE Model) ................................................ 60
23)Saddlebags.................................................................. 60
24)PassengerHeatedGripSwitch ............................................ 61
25)HeatedSeatsSwitches .................................................... 62
26) Electric Visor Jack Connectors............................................. 62
27)12-VoltPowerOutlet ....................................................... 62
28)C-TypeHitch................................................................. 62
FUELANDOIL....................................................................... 64
Recommended Fuel ............................................................ 64
Fueling Procedure............................................................... 64
Recommended Oil .............................................................. 65
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 66
OperationDuringBreak-InPeriod.............................................. 66
Engine Starting Procedure ..................................................... 66
EmergencyStarting............................................................. 66
VehicleWarm-Up................................................................ 67
OperatinginReverse ........................................................... 68
ShuttingOfftheEngine......................................................... 68
TowinganAccessory ........................................................... 69
TowingAnotherSnowmobile .................................................. 69
Post-OperationCare............................................................ 69
TUNEYOURRIDE .................................................................. 70
RearSuspensionAdjustment.................................................. 70
Front Suspension Adjustments ................................................ 74
VehicleBehaviorRelatedtoSuspensionAdjustment........................ 76
VEHICLETRANSPORTATION..................................................... 77
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE...................................................... 80
600HOE-TEC........................................................................ 81
1200 4-TEC........................................................................... 84
10-HOURINSPECTION ............................................................ 87
MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES .................................................. 88
AirIntakeSilencerPrefilter..................................................... 88
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (cont’d)
EngineCoolant .................................................................. 88
InjectionOilLevel............................................................... 88
EngineOilLevel................................................................. 89
ExhaustSystem................................................................. 89
SparkPlugs...................................................................... 90
Engine Stopper.................................................................. 90
BrakeFluid....................................................................... 90
Chaincase Oil .................................................................... 91
DriveBeltGuard................................................................. 92
DriveBelt ........................................................................ 93
DrivePulley...................................................................... 99
Track............................................................................ 101
Suspension.................................................................... 103
Skis............................................................................. 104
Fuses........................................................................... 104
Lights........................................................................... 105
Body............................................................................ 107
STORAGEANDPRESEASONPREPARATION................................ 109
Storage......................................................................... 109
PreseasonPreparation ....................................................... 110
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION ...................................................... 112
VehicleDescriptionDecal .................................................... 112
SerialNumbers................................................................ 112
DECLARATIONCEOFCONFORMITY.......................................... 113
EPACERTIFIEDENGINES ....................................................... 114
EngineEmissionsInformation............................................... 114
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................. 115
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICALGUIDELINES(600HOE-TEC).................................... 122
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES (1200 4-TEC) ....................................... 124
MONITORINGSYSTEM ......................................................... 125
Pilot Lamps, Messages and Beeper Codes................................. 125
HowtoReadFaultCodes .................................................... 129
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WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY USA AND CANADA: 2009 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES.................................................................. 132
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2009 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES.................................................................. 137
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA: 2009 SKI-
DOO®SNOWMOBILES.......................................................... 141
PRIVACYOBLIGATION/DISCLAIMER......................................... 145
CHANGEOFADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 146
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do not see or smell any en-
gine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly, and you
can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can linger for hours
or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated
areas. If you experience any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning,
leave the area immediately, get fresh
air and seek medical treatment.
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide:
– Never run the vehicle in poorly ven-
tilated or partially enclosed areas
such as garages, carports or barns.
Even if you try to ventilate engine
exhaust with fans or open windows
and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels.
– Never run the vehicle outdoors
where engine exhaust can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
Avoid Gasoline Fires and
Other Hazards
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive. Fuel vapors can
spread and be ignited by a spark or
flame many feet away from the en-
gine. To reduce the risk of fire or explo-
sion, follow these instructions:
– Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated
area away from flames, sparks, any-
one smoking and other sources of
ignition.
– Never add fuel with engine running.
– Never top off the fuel tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
– Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
– Never start or operate the engine
with the fuel cap removed.
– Use only an approved red gasoline
container to store fuel.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
injury or death.
– Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
– If you swallow gasoline, get any in
your eye or inhale gasoline vapor,
see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on you, wash with
soap and water and change your
clothes.
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts
The exhaust system and engine be-
come hot during operation. Avoid con-
tact during and shortly after operation
to avoid burns.
Accessories and
Modifications
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions, or use attachments or acces-
sories that are not approved by BRP.
Since these changes have not been
tested by BRP, they may increase the
risk of crashes or injuries, and they can
make the vehicle illegal.
See your authorized SKI-DOO dealer
for available accessories for your vehi-
cle.
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