Snow Hawk 600HO User manual

MY2006
Set-up, Service
and Shop Manual
SNOW HAWK 600HO

AD Boivin Design
700 Jean-Marchand Street
Lévis (Québec)
G6V 9G6
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
www.adboivin.com
Warranty Policies
SNOW HAWK 600HO MY2006
June 6, 2005

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. AD BOIVIN LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................. 3
2. SNOW HAWK 2006................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 3
2.2. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD .............................................................................................. 3
2.3. CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE................................................................... 4
2.4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE .............................................................. 4
2.5. WHAT AD BOIVIN WILL DO......................................................................................................... 4
2.6. EXCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ....................................................................................................... 5
2.8. TRANSFER....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................ 6
3. WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................7
3.1. WEAR ITEMS .................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2. LABOUR TIME ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3. VEHICLE TESTING AFTER REPAIR ............................................................................................ 7
3.4. STUDDED TRACK .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.5. DAMAGE IN TRANSIT................................................................................................................... 8
3.5.1. Visible crate damage ................................................................................................................. 8
3.5.2. Concealed crate damage ........................................................................................................... 8
4. WARRANTY PARTS MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. 9
4.1. PARTS IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 9
4.2. PARTS KEPT AT THE DEALER’S FACILITY .............................................................................. 9
4.3. DEFECTIVE PARTS TO BE RETURNED ...................................................................................... 9
4.4. ADDRESS FOR WARRANTY PARTS RETURN......................................................................... 10
APPENDIX 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 11

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1. AD BOIVIN LIMITED WARRANTY
•Warranty coverage only becomes available upon proper registration of the product
by an authorized Snow Hawk dealer. Moreover, this warranty coverage is only
available if the vehicle is purchased in the country in which the purchaser resides.
For Cross Border procedure please call AD Boivin.
•All genuine AD Boivin parts and accessories, installed by an authorized Snow
Hawk dealer at the time of delivery of the vehicle, carry the same warranty as that
of the vehicle.
•Please note that parts that are changed under the limited warranty by the
manufacturer do not extend the limited warranty over the original coverage.
•Use of the product for racing or any other competitive activity, at any point,
even by a previous owner, will render this warranty null and void.
•Routine maintenance outlined in the Snow Hawk Manual’s must be timely
performed in order to maintain warranty coverage. AD Boivin reserves the right to
make warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.
•AD Boivin reserves the right to improve or modify products from time to time
without assuming any obligation to modify products previously manufactured.
2. SNOW HAWK 2006
2.1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
AD Boivin Inc. warrants its 2006 Snow Hawk from defects in material or
workmanship for the period and under the conditions below.
2.2. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD
This warranty will be in effect from the date of delivery to the first retail
consumer or the date the product is first put into use, whichever occurs first and for a
period of:
TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, for private or commercial use
owners. However, the warranty coverage period on a Snow Hawk delivered between
June 1st and December 1st of a given year will expire December 1st of the following
year.
The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this
warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration dates.

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2.3. CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE
This warranty coverage is available only on 2006 Snow Hawk purchased as
new and unused by its first owner from Snow Hawk dealer authorized to distribute
Snow Hawk products in the country in which the sale occurred and then only after
the AD Boivin pre-delivery inspection process is completed and documented.
Warranty coverage only becomes available upon proper registration of the product by
an autorized Snow Hawk dealer. Moreover, this warranty coverage is only available if
the Snow Hawk snowbike is purchased in the country in which the purchaser resides.
AD Boivin will not honor this limited warranty to any private use owner or
commercial use owner if the preceding conditions have not been met. Such
limitations are necessary in order to allow AD Boivin to preserve both the safety of
its products, and also that of its consumers and the general public.
Routine maintenance outlined in the Snow Hawk Manual must be timely
performed in order to maintain the warranty coverage. AD Boivin reserves the right
to make warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.
2.4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE
The customer must notify a servicing Snow Hawk dealer within two (2) days
of the appearance of a defect, and provide it with reasonable access to the product
and reasonable opportunity to repair it. The customer must also present to the
authorized Snow Hawk dealer, proof of purchase of the product and must sign the
repair/work order prior to starting the repair in order to validate the warranty repair.
All parts replaced under this limited warranty become the property of AD Boivin.
2.5. WHAT AD BOIVIN WILL DO
AD Boivin’s obligations under this warranty are limited to, at its sole
discretion, repairing parts found defective under normal use, maintenance and
service, or replacing such parts with new genuine Snow Hawk parts without charge
for parts and labor, at any authorized Snow Hawk dealer during the warranty
coverage period.

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2.6. EXCLUSIONS
The following are not warranted under any circumstances:
•Normal wear and tear;
•Routine maintenance items, tune ups, adjustments;
•Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance and/or storage, as
described in the Snow Hawk Manual;
•Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service,
maintenance, modifications or use of parts not manufactured or approved by
AD Boivin or resulting from repairs done by a person that is not an
authorized servicing dealer;
•Damage caused by abuse, abnormal use, neglect, use of the product on
surfaces other than snow, or operation described in the Snow Hawk Manual;
•Damage resulting from accident, submersion, fire, theft, vandalism or any
act of god;
•Operation with fuel, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the
product (see Snow Hawk Manual);
•Snow or water ingestion;
•Incidental or consequential damages, or damages of any kind including
without limitation towing, storage, telephone, rental, taxi, inconvenience,
insurance coverage, loan payments, loss time, loss income; and
•Damage resulting from studs installed on tracks.
2.7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSELY GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU
OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE
EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES /
PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS, LIMITAIONS AND
EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT, THEY MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE,
OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Neither the distributor, any Snow Hawk dealer nor any other person has been
authorized to make any affirmation, representation or warranty regarding the product,
other than those contained in this limited warranty, and if made, shall not be
enforceable against AD Boivin.

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AD Boivin reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time, being
understood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to
the products sold while this warranty is in effect.
2.8. TRANSFER
If the ownership of a product is transferred during the warranty coverage
period, this warranty shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage
period provided that AD Boivin is notified of such transfer of ownership in the
following way:
a) The former owner contacts AD Boivin (at the phone number below) or an
authorized Snow Hawk dealer gives the coordinates of the new owner; or
b) AD Boivin or an authorized Snow Hawk dealer receives a proof that the
former owner agreed to the transfer of ownership, in addition to the
coordinates of the new owner.
2.9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
In the event of a controversy or a dispute in connection with this limited
warranty, AD Boivin suggests that you try to resolve the issue at the dealership level.
We recommend discussing issue with the authorized dealer’s service manager or
owner.
If the issue has not yet been solved, please submit your complaint in writing
or call at the following number:
AD Boivin
Customer service
700 Jean-Marchand Street
Lévis, Qc (G6V 9G6)
Tel : [phone] ext 245

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3. WARRANTY INFORMATION
3.1. WEAR ITEMS
The following items are what we consider Wear items and they are not covered
under the warranty unless failure is a direct result of a defect in material or
workmanship.
Brake components Hydraulic components Slide rails
Carburetor components Light bulbs / Sealed Snow-Tracker wear
Clutches Beam lamps Spark plugs
Drive belts Lubricants Steering components
Filters Sealants Suspension components
Finished and unfinished surfaces Seat components Track
Fuses Ski wear rods
Hoses Skis
3.2. LABOUR TIME
The time taken to complete the repair and the hourly rate must be submitted to
AD Boivin via form AD-CLAIM available in appendix 1. You can also request an
electronic copy ([email protected]) and return it to us by email or fax. While
reviewing your claim, AD Boivin reserves the right to adjust hours claimed according
to the usual time needed to complete the repair.
3.3. VEHICLE TESTING AFTER REPAIR
AD Boivin recognizes the importance of verifying certain repairs by testing the
products in real conditions. Because each authorized dealership has differences in
local conditions, AD Boivin will allow you to claim up to 0.5 hour of extra labor for
vehicle testing, if the situation should warrant it. Any request for vehicle testing must
be appropriate and explained in detail. If certain conditions exist which require
additional testing time, prior authorization from AD Boivin must be acquired.
3.4. STUDDED TRACK
Install studs on a Snow Hawk track automatically void the warranty on the
track.

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3.5. DAMAGE IN TRANSIT
3.5.1. Visible crate damage
Every precaution is taken to ensure that new products leave the
factory in proper condition. However, a product may be received with
damages incurred during transit. The carrier is insured and is responsible
for the products during the transportation from the factory to its
destination. Dealer must make all claims for shortage and/or damaged
products time of delivery and to notify AD Boivin by describing the
shortages and/or damages on the Bill of Lading or delivery receipt and
agrees to forward this notification to AD Boivin within 7 days after receipt
of shipment. AD Boivin will not cover these claims under warranty but will
make sure your request is properly processed by the carrier.
Please call AD Boivin (Ask for vehicle shipping)
Tel .[phone]
9Load must be inspected in the presence of the carrier (crate
damages number of vehicle included in the load, etc.);
9When damages to a crate is noticed, the carrier’s bill of
lading must be marked ‘’temporarily accepted, subject to a
further inspection’’ and signed by you and the carrier !
3.5.2. Concealed crate damage
In case of concealed damage discovery at the time of unpacking, call
the warranty department. Please note that pictures may be required:
•Picture of the crate;
•Picture of vehicle damage while in the crate;
•Picture of vehicle damaged area (we should be able to clearly
identify it)
*** TAKE THE TIME TO INSPECT THE COMPLETE
LOAD AND SIGN THE BILL OF LADING ***

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4. WARRANTY PARTS MANAGEMENT
As we find ways to ensure continued improvement in product quality, durability and
reliability, we need as much evidence as possible to correctly identify, diagnose and find
solutions to actual, ‘’in-field’’ defects or failures. As a vital link between the customer and
our Quality Assurance department, dealer co-operation in parts handling procedures is
valuable for everyone involved.
4.1. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Each part returned to AD Boivin / Warranty Department or kept at your
dealership must be identified with a tag containing your dealer name and claim
number.
4.2. PARTS KEPT AT THE DEALER’S FACILITY
Under AD Boivin policies, you are required to keep at your place of
business all parts for a minimum of 90 days from the claim credit date. Any / or
all parts can be requested for further analysis by the manufacturer within this
period. Failure to provide these parts upon request will automatically result in a
debit of the complete claim.
4.3. DEFECTIVE PARTS TO BE RETURNED
When we request that defective parts be returned to AD Boivin they
must be received with a copy of the AD Boivin claim within
21 days
from the claim credit date. If they are not returned, we will debit the
repairs automatically from the dealer’s parts account.
If you are required, or requested to return certain parts with your warranty
claim, it is imperative to package the parts appropriately. Improperly packaged
and subsequently damaged parts may result in a rejection of the claim, should the
damage render the component useless or impossible to diagnose. Since rejected
warranty parts could be returned to you, per your request, you want to be sure
they arrive in good condition. Our warranty parts inspection staff always makes
sure to package parts appropriately.

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Identified parts will be returned at the expense of AD Boivin after an
authorization.
Here is a partial list of parts to be returned:
1. Short Block
2. Engine assembly
3. Piston
4. Crankshaft (new or rebuilt)
5. Cylinder (new or rebuilt)
6. Crankcase
7. Track:
i. A minimum of 24 inch portion (at least 12 rods) showing both
serial number as well as the defect. In this case, you should keep
the rest of the track properly tagged for 90 days since we might
need to examine it.
ii. If the track is replaced for shrinkage, stretching and/or excessive
vibration the complete track assembly must be returned with a
copy of the warranty claim.
8. Electronic Module (MPEM)
9. Hoods ( A minimum of one square foot (12’’ x 12’’) of the damaged
portion.
10. Or and any other part that is identified for return or requested by AD
Boivin departments.
4.4. ADDRESS FOR WARRANTY PARTS RETURN
Send the parts at the following address:
Ad Boivin Design
(Warranty Department)
700 Jean-Marchand Street
Lévis (Québec), G6V 9G6
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

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APPENDIX 1
Warranty Claim Sheet

Dealer Name: Client Name:
Contact Person: Client Signature:
Year:
Model :
P/
N
Qty Dealer Unit Cost Total
Parts Subtotal:
Time Flat rate Total
Labour Subtotal:
Notes:
Description
VIN:
Date Damaged:
Snow Hawk Warranty Claim Sheet
General Information
Total Claim Cost
LABOUR
Engine No.:
Description
US or CAN

AVERTISSEMENT /AVIS LÉGAL
(An English copy is on the reverse)
AD Boivin Design Inc. ne sera tenu responsable d’aucune blessure – ou décès – pouvant
survenir lors de l’utilisation du Snow Hawk. Comme tout autre véhicule récréatif, le
Snow Hawk peut potentiellement être dangereux si les précautions suivantes ne sont pas
prises :
•Faire une lecture approfondie du guide d’utilisateur avant de conduire le véhicule;
•Apprendre comment manier adéquatement le véhicule de façon progressive avant
d’en faire la conduite dans les sentiers publics;
•Conduire le véhicule en tenant compte de ses capacités personnelles et des
conditions du terrain;
•Toujours porter un casque protecteur et tout autre équipement de protection
adéquat;
•Ne jamais conduire en état d’ébriété ou suite à la consommation de drogues;
•Éviter toute manœuvre pouvant être dangereuse;
•Ne pas permettre l’utilisation du véhicule à un individu qui n’a pas préalablement
pris connaissance des précautions à prendre;
•N’utiliser le véhicule que sur la neige (Ne pas utiliser le véhicule sur l’eau, la terre
ou toute autre condition du terrain n’étant pas la neige);
•Le Snow Hawk est conçu pour un seul utilisateur et aucun passager n’est permis.
Afin d’assurer la validité de votre garantie, vous devez nous faire parvenir ce
formulaire dûment signé ainsi que la carte de garantie complétée. Veuillez s’il vous
plaît nous faire parvenir ces deux documents (Avertissement/Avis légal et Carte de
garantie) dans l’enveloppe pré-adressée ci-incluse.
Je reconnais avoir lu et bien compris le contenu de ce document.
_____________________________________
Nom du propriétaire du véhicule (imprimé)
______________________________________ _________________
Nom du propriétaire du véhicule (signature) Date
_________________________________________________________________
VIN

WARNING /LEGAL NOTICE
(Une version en français se situe au verso)
AD Boivin Design Inc. will not be held responsible for any physical injury – or death –
occurred while riding a Snow Hawk. Like any other recreational vehicle, the Snow
Hawk can be potentially dangerous if the following precautions are not taken:
•Read the owner’s manual carefully before operating the vehicle;
•Learn how to handle the vehicle progressively before riding on public trails;
•Drive according to your personal capabilities and terrain conditions;
•Always wear a helmet and other protective gear;
•Never drive under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs;
•Avoid any hazardous maneuvers;
•Do not let anyone else drive your vehicle unless they are aware of the precautions
to take;
•Do not operate the vehicle on water, dirt or any other terrain conditions except
snow;
•The Snow Hawk is designed for a single operator only, therefore no passengers
are allowed;
In order to validate your warranty coverage, we must receive a signed copy of this
form and the warranty card filled out. Please return both documents (Warning/Legal
Notice and Warranty Card) signed and completed in the enclosed self-addressed
envelope.
I attest that I have read this form and understand it clearly.
______________________________
Vehicle Owner Name (printed)
______________________________ _________________
Vehicle Owner Name (signature) Date
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VIN

SNOW HAWK 600HO 2006
High altitude adjustment recommendations
(For information only)
NOTICE :
1. In place of changing the pilot jet, the correction can be made through the airscrew adjustement.
2. Airscrew range of adjustement varies from 1 to 3 turns outwards. 1 to 2 turns outwards is optimal.
3. These jetting are only a suggested guide. Spark plug electrode color and piston wash are always your best reference.
4. In all cases, the needle clip must remain at position #3.
5. The stock airscrew setting with a 15 pilot jet is 1.6 turns out from full tight.
*** AD Boivin is not responsible for any damage after utilisation of this chart. Many facteurs can influence the calibration of a vehicle like atmospheric pressure and humidity.
Ft
m
Main 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
Pilot 0 305 610 914 1219 1524 1829 2134 2438 2743 3048
oC-30 430 430 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340
o
F
-22 15 15 15 15 15 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5
-20 420 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330
-4 15 15 15 15 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5
-10 410 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320
14 15 15 15 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 10
0 400 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310
32 15 15 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 10 10
10 390 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 300
50 15 15 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 10 10 10
20 380 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 300 290
68 15 15 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 10 10 10 10
30 370 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 300 290 280
86 15 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 12,5 10 10 10 10 10

SNOW HAWK 600HO 2006
High altitude adjustment recommendations
(For information only)
DRIVE PULLEY (Primary)
Sea
Level
2000ft 4000ft 6000ft 8000ft 1000ft
Spring P/N 414 817 700 - - - - -
# of Large Weights (per arms) 1 1 1 1 1 1
# of Small Weights (per arms) 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engagement RPM (+/- 100) 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400
Max RPM (+/- 100) 8100 8100 8100 8100 8100 8100
DRIVEN PULLEY (Secondary)
Sea
Level
2000ft 4000ft 6000ft 8000ft 1000ft
Spring Beige (P/N 414 558
900) - - - - -
Helix Angle 50-44 (P/N 417 126
422) - - - - -
Spring Tension 6,8 +/- 0.7 Kgf
15+/- 1,6 Lbf - - - - -
*** These data are only for vehicle with the new exhaust system.

WIRE, CABLE AND HOSE ROUTING 16-1
CHAPTER 16
WIRE, CABLE AND HOSE ROUTING

WIRE, CABLE AND HOSE ROUTING 16-2
WIRE, CABLE AND HOSE ROUTING
◆WARNING
Make sure that all the wires are well set in the terminals
and that the connector holders are well installed. Keep
the wires away from any rotating, moving, heating or
vibrating part. If necessary, use good retaining devices.
When reassembling, it is important to always re-install the
wires to the stock positions.
SPARK PLUG WIRES AND MPEM
When changing the ignition coil or either of the ignition wires, it
is important that the wires are re-installed in exactly the same
position.
oThe two ignition wires must be installed as shown at
right.
oThe ignition coil power connector connects to the MPEM
in the first 2-pin connector from the front of the vehicle
as shown at right.
◆WARNING
The MPEM has a built in key guide at each socket to
ensure that the correct connectioins find their place. If
there is difficulty to make a connection with one of the
housings, check the wiring diagram to make sure the
location is correct.

WIRE, CABLE AND HOSE ROUTING 16-3
MPEM
1. 2-circuit housing (BL and WT/BL wires)
2. 6-circuit housing
3. 2-circuit housing (BK and WT/BL wires)
4. 12-circuit housing
MAIN CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION
The main chassis ground of the entire electrical system is
located on the MAG side chassis rail just above the ignition coil,
as indicated at right.
◆WARNING
It is of utmost importance that the bolt AND locknut
securing the ground connection’s ring lug to the chassis
is well tightened in in full contact with the chassis. A bad
ground connection can cause other component failures.
The main wiring harness is divided into several segments
immediately after the MPEM. The following three sections go
vertically up the steering plate and towards the steering column.
Temperature Warning Light
1. Two 1-circuit connectors (BK and BK/WT wires)
Fuse
2. Fuse and fuse housing, installed with one rivet on the
choke cable bracket.
Relay
3. Relay and connector, installed with one rivet on the
vertical steering plate.
1234
Ground
1
2
3
2
3
1