25
Skandic SWT
A 4-position lever:
Shifting Procedure
With snowmobile completely stopped and engine at idle, move lever
to engage in desired gear.
Do not force lever. If unable to shift, apply throttle to move snowmo-
bile and try again.
When shifting from 1
st
gear to 2
nd
gear vehicle may be in motion (20
km/h (12 MPH) but engine must be at idle. Maximum speed in first
gear: 60 km/h (37 MPH).
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CAUTION
Bring snowmobile to a complete stop before changing gear.
◆
WARNING
These snowmobiles are capable of a fast reverse. Always ap-
ply the brake before shifting and come to a complete stop
then change gear. Ensure the path behind is clear of obsta-
cles or bystanders. Fast reverse while turning, could result in
loss of stability.
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Summary of Contents for 1997 FORMULA 500
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Page 41: ...39 SKANDIC WT 1 Lift seat latch SKANDIC SWT A22H0JA 1 A29H01A...
Page 54: ...52 BOMBARDIER LITE DRIVE PULLEY TYPE 1 Knot on this side A03D25A 1...
Page 61: ...59 TOO SOFT OF ADJUSTMENT 1 Steering hard to turn 1 Adjuster wrench A03F20A 1 A03F21A 1...
Page 62: ...60 TOO HARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1 Steering less aggressive 1 Adjuster wrench A03F20A 1 A03F21B 1...
Page 64: ...62 TOO LONG STRAP 1 Skis lift off the ground Some Models 1 Loosen lock nut A03F23A 1 A03F22A 1...
Page 65: ...63 TOO SHORT STRAP 1 Heavy steering Some Models 1 Loosen lock nut A03F20A 1 A03F22B 1...
Page 70: ...68 TOO SOFT OF ADJUSTMENT 1 Bad handling INCREASE SPRING PRELOAD A03F20A 1 A06G0AB...
Page 71: ...69 TOO HARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1 Steering hard to turn DECREASE SPRING PRELOAD A03F20A 1 A06G0AC...
Page 79: ...77 TYPICAL 1 Dipstick 2 Oil level 3 Level between marks 1 1 2 3 A06D1OA...
Page 104: ...102 FILTER INSTALLED REMOVING FILTER A03H1JA A03H1KA...
Page 105: ...103 SHAKING SNOW FROM FILTER Remove snow from filter on air intake silencer A03H1LA A03H1MA...
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