Ski-Doo Skandic WT 2013 Manual

WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in
this Operator's Guide,
SAFETY DVD video and on-product safety 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.
In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc.
In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
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FOREWORD
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Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Ski-Doo®snowmobile. Whatever
model you have chosen, it is backedby
the Bombardier Recreational Products
Inc. (BRP) warranty and a network of
authorized Ski-Doo snowmobile deal-
ers ready to provide the parts, service
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 com-
pleted the final adjustment required to
suit your specific weight and riding en-
vironment 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
injured or killed, read the following sec-
tions before you operate the vehicle:
–
SAFETY INFORMATION
– VEHICLE INFORMATION .
Also read all safety labels on your
snowmobile and watch attentively
your
SAFETY DVD video.
We highly recommend that you take
a safety riding course. Please check
with your dealer or local authorities for
availability in your area.
Failure to follow the warnings con-
tained in this Operator's Guide can
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Safety Messages
The types of safety messages, what
they look like and how they are used in
this guide are explained as follows:
The safety alert symbol indicates
a potential injury hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard, if not
avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
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 se-
verely damage vehicle components
or other property.
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FOREWORD
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.
Keep this Operator's Guide in the vehi-
cle as you can refer to it for things such
as maintenance, troubleshooting and
instructing others.
Note that this guide is available in sev-
eral languages. In the event of any dis-
crepancy, the English version shall pre-
vail.
Ifyouwanttoviewand/orprintan
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
video should remain with the ve-
hicle when it's sold.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
KnowBeforeyouGo............................................................. 1
SafetyMessages................................................................. 1
AboutthisOperator'sGuide .................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERALPRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
AvoidCarbonMonoxidePoisoning............................................. 8
AvoidGasolineFiresandOtherHazards ....................................... 8
AvoidBurnsfromHotParts ..................................................... 8
AccessoriesandModifications ................................................. 8
SPECIALSAFETYMESSAGES .................................................... 9
RIDINGTHEVEHICLE.............................................................. 12
Pre-RideInspection............................................................. 12
HowtoRide ..................................................................... 13
CarryingaPassenger ........................................................... 15
Terrain/RidingVariations........................................................ 16
Environment..................................................................... 20
IMPORTANTON-PRODUCTLABELS............................................ 23
HangTag......................................................................... 23
VehicleSafetyLabels ........................................................... 23
ComplianceLabels.............................................................. 28
TechnicalInformationLabels................................................... 28
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS,INSTRUMENTSANDEQUIPMENT .............................. 32
1)Handlebar..................................................................... 33
2)ThrottleLever................................................................. 33
3)BrakeLever................................................................... 33
4)ParkingBrakeLever.......................................................... 33
5)EngineCut-OffSwitch....................................................... 34
6)EmergencyEngineStopSwitch ............................................ 35
7)MultifunctionSwitch......................................................... 35
8)GearshiftLever............................................................... 36
9)AdjustableMirrors............................................................ 36
10)ToolKit ....................................................................... 36
11)FrontBumperandRackRail................................................ 37
12)Gauge........................................................................ 37
13)Passenger(1+1)Seat....................................................... 41
14)PassengersHandholds..................................................... 41
15)MountainStrap.............................................................. 42
16)Operator'sGuide............................................................ 42
17)StorageCompartment...................................................... 42
18)RearRack.................................................................... 43
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CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
19)12-VoltPowerOutlet ....................................................... 43
20)Hitch ......................................................................... 43
21)Hood ......................................................................... 43
22)UpperSidePanels .......................................................... 44
23)LowerSidePanels.......................................................... 45
24)DriveBeltGuard............................................................. 46
FUEL.................................................................................. 48
RecommendedFuel............................................................ 48
FuelingProcedure............................................................... 48
INJECTIONOIL(550FAND600HOE-TEC)...................................... 49
RecommendedInjectionOil ................................................... 49
InjectionOilLevelVerification.................................................. 49
BREAK-INPERIOD.................................................................. 50
OperationDuringBreak-In...................................................... 50
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 51
EngineStartingProcedure ..................................................... 51
EmergencyStarting............................................................. 51
VehicleWarm-Up................................................................ 52
GearboxOperation.............................................................. 53
ShuttingOfftheEngine......................................................... 53
TowinganAccessory ........................................................... 54
TowingAnotherSnowmobile .................................................. 54
TUNEYOURRIDE .................................................................. 55
RearSuspensionAdjustments................................................. 55
VehicleBehaviorRelatedtoSuspensionAdjustment........................ 59
VEHICLETRANSPORTATION..................................................... 60
MAINTENANCE
BREAK-ININSPECTION ........................................................... 62
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE...................................................... 65
MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES .................................................. 68
AirIntakeSilencerPrefilter..................................................... 68
EngineCoolant(Except550F).................................................. 68
EngineOil(600ACE)............................................................ 69
ExhaustSystem................................................................. 70
SparkPlugs ...................................................................... 70
EngineStopper(600HOE-TEC) ............................................... 70
BrakeFluid....................................................................... 71
GearboxOil...................................................................... 72
DriveBelt ........................................................................ 73
DrivePulley...................................................................... 75
Track.............................................................................. 76
Suspension...................................................................... 80
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (cont’d)
Skis............................................................................... 81
Fuses............................................................................. 81
Lights............................................................................. 82
VEHICLECARE...................................................................... 84
Post-OperationCare............................................................ 84
VehicleCleaningandProtection ............................................... 84
STORAGE............................................................................ 85
EngineLubrication .............................................................. 85
PRESEASONPREPARATION...................................................... 88
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION........................................................ 92
VehicleDescriptionDecal ...................................................... 92
IdentificationNumbers ......................................................... 92
EC-DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY ........................................... 94
EPACERTIFIEDENGINES ......................................................... 95
EngineEmissionsInformation................................................. 95
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 96
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDELINES ........................................... 106
MONITORINGSYSTEM ......................................................... 108
PilotLamps,MessagesandBeeperCodes................................. 108
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY USA AND CANADA: 2013 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES.................................................................. 112
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2013 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES.................................................................. 116
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN AND THE RUSSIAN
ECONOMIC AREAS AND TURKEY ECONOMIC AREA: 2013 SKI-DOO®
SNOWMOBILES.................................................................. 121
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
PRIVACYINFORMATION........................................................ 128
CHANGEOFADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 129
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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:
– Use only an approved gasoline con-
tainer to store fuel.
– Strictly adhere to instructions in
FU-
ELING PROCEDURE
.
– Never start or operate the engine if
the fuel cap is not properly installed.
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.
Do not stud the track on this model.
See your authorized Ski-Doo dealer for
available accessories for your vehicle.
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