Ski-Doo Skandic Series, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ducts 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...

Page 3: ...566 3366 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...

Page 4: ...tion It is understood that this guide may be translated into another language In the event of any discrepancy the English version shall prevail Specifications are given in the SI metric system with th...

Page 5: ...MART 34 VEHICLE INFORMATION HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE 36 CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS EQUIPMENT 38 1 Throttle Lever 38 2 Brake Lever 38 3 Parking Brake Button or Lever 38 4 Brake Parking Brake Low Oil L...

Page 6: ...rds 50 36 Windshield 50 37 Low Battery Voltage Pilot Lamp 50 38 Oil Pilot Lamp 50 39 Engine Management System EMS Pilot Lamp 50 40 Resetable Hour Meter 50 41 Fuel Shut Off Valve 50 RECOMMENDED FUEL AN...

Page 7: ...Chain Tension 92 Drive Belt Condition 93 Drive Belt Removal Installation 93 TRA Drive Pulley Adjustment 94 Track Condition 95 Track Adjustments 95 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 99 Battery Electrolyte 99 REAR SUSP...

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Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION ______________________ 7...

Page 10: ...ble for proper operation of your vehicle as well as training those whom you allow to ride or drive There may be noticeable handling and perfor mance differences from one snowmobile to the other A snow...

Page 11: ...if the snowmobile is used in risky conditions which are beyond the driver s passenger s or snowmobile s capabilities or in tended use Age BRP recommends the operator has at least 16 years old of age...

Page 12: ...walk in a day Use the buddy sys tem Always ride with a friend or member of your snowmobile club Even then tell someone where you are going and the approximate time you plan to return Meadows sometimes...

Page 13: ...ling and routine maintenance will result in safer and enjoyable use Only perform procedures as de tailed in this guide Unless other wise specified engine should be turned OFF and cold for all lubrica...

Page 14: ...overflow Always wipe off any fuel spillage from the vehi cle Periodically verify fuel system Basics for Passenger Never ride as a passenger unless the snowmobile is equipped with a passenger seat and...

Page 15: ...ions pertaining to the safe use and operation of snowmobiles It is your responsibility as a snowmobiler to learn and obey these laws and regulations Respect and observance will result in safer snowmob...

Page 16: ...t very low speed when it is not on ground Turning Handlebar controls the steering of the vehicle As the handlebar is rotated to right or left the skis are turned right or left to steer the snowmobile...

Page 17: ...ples of making your snowmobile go where you want it to When turning on the side of a hill you and your passenger must be ready to shift body weight to help it turn in the desired direction Driver and...

Page 18: ...Certain snowmobiles are designed for an operator only others can allow one passenger only and others can allow up to two passengers Refer to the indications on the vehicles to know if any particular s...

Page 19: ...er and is able to prepare himself accordingly The operator also benefits from the sup port of his grip on the handlebar In contrast the passengers have to re ly on the operator s careful and safe oper...

Page 20: ...re of hidden rocks or tree stumps partially hidden by a recent snowfall Deep Snow In deep powder snow your vehicle could begin to bog down If this oc curs turn in as wide an arc as possi ble and look...

Page 21: ...a steady safe speed Continue as far as you can in this direction then switch to an opposite hill angle and rid ing position A direct climb could present problems Choose the standing position accel er...

Page 22: ...u cannot easily distinguish ravines ditches or other obstacles Goggles with colored lenses should always be worn under these condi tions Unseen Obstruction There may be obstructions hidden beneath the...

Page 23: ...ride on railroad tracks It is ille gal Railroad tracks and railroad rights of way are private property A snow mobile is no match for a train When crossing a railroad track stop look and listen Night...

Page 24: ...the left arm and raise the hand to a vertical position so it forms a right angle at the elbow Ev ery snowmobiler should relay any sig nal to the ones behind Trail Stops Whenever possible pull off the...

Page 25: ...her peo ple s property Manoeuvrability Studding the track makes the snow mobile grip the ground better at the rear The use of carbide runners is therefore required to give the skis a better grip so th...

Page 26: ...conditions Be sure to use restraint in braking to keep from blocking the track in order to avoid sur prises that could lead to a loss of con trol Important Safety Rules WARNING To prevent serious inj...

Page 27: ...ile by more than 9 5 mm 3 8 in 2 A33A32A 3 1 4 INSTALLATION OF STUDS 1 Stud size 2 Penetration range 6 4 to 9 5 mm 1 4 to 3 8 in 3 Track lug height 4 Track belt thickness WARNING Never stud a track th...

Page 28: ...rubber broken rods broken studs bent studs studs that are torn off the track missing track guide s Replace broken or damaged studs im mediately If your track shows signs of deterioration it must be re...

Page 29: ...MODEL HAS BEEN EVALUATED BY AN INDE PENDENT TESTING LABOR ATORY AND IT MEETS ALL SSCC SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF ITS MANUFACTURE SPONSORED BY THE SNOWMO BILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICA TION...

Page 30: ...eur fonctionne Attention aux pi ces en rotation _ elles peuvent vous blesser ou capter vos v tements This guard must ALWAYS be in place when engine is running Beware of rotating parts _ they could cau...

Page 31: ...braking ability MAXIMUM cargo load 15 8 Kg 35 Lbs NE JAMAIS S ASSEOIR LA PLACE DU CARGO Exc der le poids maximal du cargo peut affecter le contr le de la direction et la capacit de freinage Charge MAX...

Page 32: ...Instruction 13 A00A8UA EXPEDITION TUV SERIES Instruction 14 516002853 EXPEDITION TUV SERIES Instruction 15 516002605 TYPICAL EXPEDITION TUV SERIES 30 ______________________...

Page 33: ...ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION _____________________ 31...

Page 34: ...to the environment Abuse of land fa cilities and resources inevitably leads to restrictions and closures of both private and public land In essence the greatest threat to our sport is all around us W...

Page 35: ...safety R R R Re e e es s s sp p p pe e e ec c c ct t t t w w w wi ii il ll ld d d dl ll li ii if f f fe e e e and be particularly sensitive of animals that are rearing young or suffering from food sh...

Page 36: ...y to see winter and all its natural majestic wonders is an experience cherished by snowmobilers Light Treading will preserve this oppor tunity and will make it possible for us to expose others to the...

Page 37: ...VEHICLE INFORMATION _____________________ 35...

Page 38: ...obile in the event of loss These num bers are required by the authorized SKI DOO dealer to complete warran ty claims properly No warranty will be allowed by BRP if the engine se rial number or vehicle...

Page 39: ...Engine Serial Number Location 1 A25C0MA FAN COOLED MODELS 1 Engine serial number 1 A32C01B 2 STROKE LIQUID COOLED MODELS 1 Engine serial number A32A1XA 1 4 TEC MODELS _____________________ 37...

Page 40: ...Located on the right hand side of han dlebar and designed to be thumb ac tivated When squeezed it increas es the engine speed and engages the transmission When released engine speed returns automatic...

Page 41: ...ic Brake All Models Except Skandic LT LT E To engage mechanism squeeze brake lever and maintain while pulling locking lever with a finger When brake lever is held at half way the parking brake should...

Page 42: ...e not by shift ing the chaincase in reverse gear When depressing the RER button the MPEM Multi Purpose Electronic Module will practically slow down the engine RPM to a stop and advance the ignition ti...

Page 43: ...r is rotated to right or left the skis are turned right or left to steer the snow mobile WARNING Fast reverse while turning could result in loss of stability and con trol Handlebar height is adjustabl...

Page 44: ...oce dure To stop engine turn off engine cut out switch or pull off tether cord cap 10 Tether Cut Out Switch General When the tether cord cap is removed its shuts the engine off preventing snowmobile t...

Page 45: ...authorized SKI DOO dealer to accept the other vehicles tether cords DESS Pilot Lamp Codes DESS pilot lamp blinking slowly one time per 1 5 seconds means that a bad connection has been detected Vehicl...

Page 46: ...emergency situ ations requiring its use WARNING If the switch has been used in an emergency caused by a suspect ed malfunction the source of the malfunction should be determined and corrected before...

Page 47: ...engine without any choke If the engine will not start after two pulls of the rope or two 5 second attempts with the electric starter move choke lever to position 2 Start the engine without activating...

Page 48: ...g on the one displayed 21 Fuel Tank Cap Gauge Unscrew to fill up tank then fully tight en Fuel tank cap features a dipstick or a mechanical gauge WARNING Always stop the engine before re fueling Fuel...

Page 49: ...running Maximum output current is 20 amperes See FUSES below for electric power outlet fuse location A29I04A 27 Fuses To remove fuse from holder pull fuse out Check if filament is melted 1 2 A15E0KA...

Page 50: ...older Expedition TUV Series To open fuse box push on cover tab and tilt cover A fuse description decal is inside the cover A29E10A 1 1 Cover tab 28 Front Grab Handles Front Bumper To be used whenever...

Page 51: ...er seat To open storage compart ment lift seat latch then tip seat over A22H0JA 1 SKANDIC LT WT SUV 1 Lift seat latch A29H01B 1 TYPICAL SKANDIC SWT 1 Lift seat latch 31 Tool Kit A tool kit containing...

Page 52: ...n jection oil level is low Stop vehicle in a safe place then replenish injection oil reservoir Expedition TUV V 1000 This pilot lamp will glow up when en gine oil pressure is too low Stop vehi cle in...

Page 53: ...Do not over fill or top off the fuel tank before placing the vehicle in a warm area As temperature increases fuel expands and might overflow Al ways wipe off any fuel spillage from the vehicle Period...

Page 54: ...ntifriction prop erties These synthetic and synthet ic blend injection oil meets the latest ASTM and JASO standards by ensur ing high biodegradability and low ex haust smoke 3 If XP S mineral injectio...

Page 55: ...imp oz of recommended injec tion oil should be added to fuel for the first full filling of fuel tank Have spark plugs cleaned after engine break in Belt A new drive belt requires a break in pe riod o...

Page 56: ...y parking brake and check if it oper ates properly Activate the throttle control lever several times to check that it oper ates easily and smoothly WARNING Throttle lever must operate easi ly and smoo...

Page 57: ...must be pointed away from people or objects No one is to be standing in front of or in back of the snowmobile Clothing Be warmly dressed according to weather forecast Starting the Engine General Re c...

Page 58: ...a resistance is felt then hold handle firmly and pull vigor ously to start engine WARNING Do not apply throttle while start ing Electric Starting for models so equipped On fan cooled models insert key...

Page 59: ...tle lever and wait until engine has returned to idle speed Shut off the engine using either igni tion switch engine cut out switch or tether cut out switch WARNING Always remove tether cord cap and ke...

Page 60: ...ten sion and adjust as necessary Slight suspension bottoming occurring under the worst riding conditions indi cates a good choice of spring preload 1 Rear Springs Comfort IMPORTANT Make sure that all...

Page 61: ...ension can be adjusted according to the load and snow condi tions For better deep snow performance or to increase reverse performance in deep snow first loosen lock nut then tighten nut 3 4 turn after...

Page 62: ...AR steering attitude PROBLEM SOLUTION Easy to turn neutral No adjustment required Harder to turn oversteering Too soft of adjustment Increase preload Very easy to turn understeering Too hard of adjust...

Page 63: ...ansfer Lift off the ground Too long strap Reduce strap length Heavy Not enough weight transfer Heavy pressure Too short strap Increase strap length Strap Length Adjustment Skandic WT SWT A29F06B 1 1 S...

Page 64: ...Good Comfortable No adjustment required Bad Too easy to turn Too soft of adjustment Increase spring preload Bad Hard to turn Too hard of adjustment Decrease spring preload Increase Spring Preaload A29...

Page 65: ...essure Reduce front suspension spring preload Increase center spring preload Rear of snowmobile seems too stiff Reduce rear spring preload Rear of snowmobile seems too soft Increase rear spring preloa...

Page 66: ...y Starting The engine can be started with the emergency starter rope supplied with the tool kit Remove belt guard WARNING Do not wind starting rope around your hand Hold rope by the han dle only Do no...

Page 67: ...between the object and the snowmobile and possibly in a tip over in case of a rapid deceleration or on a downward slope Towing Another Snowmobile If a snowmobile is disabled and must be towed use a ri...

Page 68: ...y serious accidents have resulted from driving up and over a trailer Anchor your vehicle securely front and rear even on short hauls Be certain all equipment is securely fastened Cov er your snowmobil...

Page 69: ...red by snow or drive snowmobile at very slow speed Have slider shoes inspected by an authorized SKI DOO dealer ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START 1 Ignition switch or engine cut out switch in OFF positi...

Page 70: ...ceed 3000 RPM Install a tether cord cap for which this snowmobile was programmed 3 Fouled or defective spark plug Check item 5 of Engine turns over but fails to start 4 Lack of fuel to engine Check it...

Page 71: ...identification number Replace as required 4 Too much oil supplied to engine Improper oil pump adjustment refer to an authorized SKI DOO dealer 5 Water in fuel Drain fuel system and refill with fresh...

Page 72: ...t 240 W 340 W Make NGK Quantity 2 Type BR9ES Spark plug Gap 0 45 mm 018 in Headlamp bulb 60 55 Watts H 4 Taillight bulb 8 27 Fuse Starting system 20 A includes electric power outlet SUSPENSION Type LT...

Page 73: ...hetic chaincase oil Brake SRF DOT 4 or GTLMA DOT 4 CAPACITY Engine oil reservoir L U S oz 2 5 84 5 Fuel tank L U S gal 40 10 6 Chaincase gearbox oil mL U S oz 250 8 5 400 13 5 Brake fluid mL U S oz 50...

Page 74: ...4 ELECTRICAL Magneto generator output 290 W Make NGK Quantity 2 Type BR9ECS 3 Spark plug Gap 0 45 mm 018 in Headlamp bulb 60 55 Watts H 4 Taillight bulb 8 27 Fuse Starting system 20 A includes electri...

Page 75: ...4 CAPACITY Engine oil reservoir L U S oz 2 5 84 5 Cooling system L U S oz 4 5 152 Fuel tank L U S gal 40 10 6 Chaincase gearbox oil mL U S oz 400 13 5 Brake Fluid mL U S oz 500 17 1 to 3 See at end o...

Page 76: ...LT Part number 605 348 425 Wear limit width mm in 35 5 1 398 ELECTRICAL Magneto generator output 480 W Alternator 12 V 40 A Make NGK Quantity 2 Type BR9ECS 3 DCPR8E Spark plug Gap 0 75 0 85 030 033 mm...

Page 77: ...A 3 4 L 115 U S oz Engine oil Reservoir 2 5 L 84 5 U S oz N A Cooling system L U S oz 4 5 152 Fuel tank L U S gal 42 11 Chaincase gearbox oil mL U S oz 400 13 5 Brake fluid mL U S oz 500 17 1 to 3 Se...

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Page 79: ...MAINTENANCE INFORMATION _____________________ 77...

Page 80: ...ore performing any maintenance or adjustment unless otherwise specified Vehicle must be parked in a safe place away from the trail WARNING Observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS mentioned throughout this guide...

Page 81: ...stem 3 I I I Engine lubrication L Cooling system I I I Coolant liquid cooled models I R Condition of seals 3 I I Rave valves 3 593 engine only C Injection oil filter I R Injection oil pump A A A Rags...

Page 82: ...C Tightening torque of drive pulley screw I I I Driven pulley preload I I I Brake fluid I I R I Brake hose pads and disk I I I Drive chain tension I Chaincase oil I I R I Drive axle end bearing 2 L L...

Page 83: ...ighting system hi lo beam brake light etc test operation of engine cut out switch and tether cut out switch I I I Headlamp beam aiming A A VEHICLE Headlamp beam aiming A A Engine compartment C C C Veh...

Page 84: ...Engine lubrication L Cooling system I I I Coolant I R Oil and filter replacement R Rags in air intake and exhaust system T T FUEL SYSTEM Add fuel stabilizer T Fuel filter R Fuel lines and connections...

Page 85: ...tension and alignment A AS REQUIRED STEERING FRONT SUSPENSION Steering and front suspension mechanism 2 A I L A I L A I L Wear and condition of skis and runners I I I SUSPENSION Suspension adjustments...

Page 86: ...eadlamp beam aiming A A Engine compartment C C C Vehicle cleaning and protection C C C A ADJUST I INSPECT L LUBRICATE R REPLACE C CLEAN T PROCEED WITH TASK 1 Before installing new spark plugs at prese...

Page 87: ...nd reinstall filter A03H1JA TYPICAL FILTER INSTALLED A03H1KA TYPICAL REMOVING FILTER A03H1LA TYPICAL SHAKING SNOW FROM FILTER Remove snow from filter on air intake silencer A03H1MB 1 TYPICAL 1 Snow fi...

Page 88: ...ust be on a lev el surface before checking any fluid levels Liquid Cooled Models Only Check coolant level at room tempera ture Liquid should be at cold level line engine cold of coolant tank NOTE When...

Page 89: ...ne dam age may result Injection Oil Level CAUTION Vehicle must be on a lev el surface before checking any fluid levels Always maintain a sufficient amount of recommended injection oil in the injection...

Page 90: ...ngines with the United States of America Environmental Protection Agency EPA An emissions control in formation label showing emission lev els and engine specifications must be placed on each vehicle a...

Page 91: ...rvicing the product must be strictly followed and when ever practicable returned to the origi nal intent of the design The responsibilities listed above are general and in no way a complete list ing o...

Page 92: ...UV Expedition TUV 600 HO SDI Remove tether cord cap Open hood Remove both retaining pins then belt guard A29D0FA 1 TYPICAL 1 Retaining pins Expedition TUV V 1000 Remove tether cord cap Open en gine co...

Page 93: ...e brake system Periodically verify the condition wear of the brake pads Brake Adjustment Mechanical Brake The brake mechanism is a self adjust ing type If a quicker brake response is desired strongly...

Page 94: ...rbox Refill as required us ing XP S synthetic chaincase oil P N 413 803 300 12 x 355 mL CAUTION Do not use other unrec ommended types of oil when ser vicing Do not mix this synthetic oil with other ty...

Page 95: ...m the trail Removal All Models NOTE Removal and installation of drive belt is easier when driven pulley is held with brake so that it can not rotate Apply parking brake for this purpose Remove tether...

Page 96: ...y calibrated to transmit maximum engine power at a predefined RPM Refer to SPECIFICA TIONS at the end of this guide Fac tors such as ambient temperature al titude or surface condition may vary this cr...

Page 97: ...s WARNING Never operate without shields and belt guard securely installed with hood opened ar removed Never attempt to make adjust ments to moving parts while en gine is running Track Condition WARNIN...

Page 98: ...de If the track tension is too loose track will have a tendency to thump NOTE A belt tension tester P N 414 348 200 may be used to measure de flection as well as force applied A00C07C BELT TENSION TES...

Page 99: ...WARNING Remove tether cord cap before performing any maintenance or adjustment unless otherwise specified Vehicle must be parked in a safe place away from the trail Remove the tether cord cap Loosen r...

Page 100: ...Restart engine and rotate track slowly to recheck alignment Reposition snowmobile on ground 98 ______________________...

Page 101: ...osive and poisonous In case of contact with skin flush with water and call a physician immediately WARNING Should the battery casing be damaged wear a suitable pair of non absorbent gloves when removi...

Page 102: ...ricant and coolant for the slider shoes Extensive riding on ice or sanded snow will create excessive heat build up and cause premature slider shoe wear Suspension Stopper Strap Condition Inspect stopp...

Page 103: ...nts ski bolts ski legs etc If necessary contact an authorized SKI DOO dealer Wear and Condition of Skis and Runners Check the condition of the skis ski runners and ski runner carbides if so equipped I...

Page 104: ...hood and the painted portion of the frame for better protection NOTE Apply wax on glossy finish on ly Protect the vehicle with a cover to prevent dust accumulation during stor age CAUTION The snowmob...

Page 105: ...Lower the plastic cover along hood re taining wire Front headlamp mould ing will come off as plastic cover is moved downward Unplug the connector from the burnt bulb Remove the plastic washer rub ber...

Page 106: ...1 A03H2VA TYPICAL 1 Instruments sockets Taillight If taillight bulb is burnt expose the bulb by removing the red plastic lens To remove unscrew the 2 lens screws 104 _____________________...

Page 107: ...oration The antifreeze replacement and a density test should be performed by an autho rized SKI DOO dealer CAUTION Improper antifreeze mixture might allow freezing of the liquid in the cooling system...

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Page 109: ...WARRANTY _____________________ 107...

Page 110: ...any point even by a previous owner will render this warranty null and void 2 WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD This warranty will be in effect from the date of delivery to the first retail consumer or the date...

Page 111: ...e upon proper reg istration of the product by an authorized BRP dealer Moreover this warranty coverage is only available if the Ski Doo snowmobile is purchased in the country in which the purchaser re...

Page 112: ...eration described in the OPERATOR S GUIDE Damage resulting from accident submersion fire theft vandalism or any act of God Operation with fuels oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with t...

Page 113: ...old while this warranty is in effect 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...

Page 114: ...please submit your complaint in writing or call the appropriate number below In Canada In USA BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC SKI DOO CONSUMER SERVICES GROUP VALCOURT QC J0E 2L0 Tel 819 566 3366...

Page 115: ...t owner from a BRP distributor dealer authorized to distribute Ski Doo products in the country in which the sale occurred BRP distributor dealer and then only after the BRP specified predelivery inspe...

Page 116: ...commended operation described in the OPERATOR S GUIDE Damage resulting from accident submersion fire theft vandalism or any act of God Operation with fuels oils or lubricants which are not suitable fo...

Page 117: ...aining coverage pe riod provided BRP or an authorised BRP distributor dealer receives a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer of ownership in addition to the coordi nates of the new owner...

Page 118: ...offers please let us know by writing to the address below Also note that from time to time carefully selected and trustworthy organiza tions may be permitted to use the coordinates of our clients to p...

Page 119: ...ection to your snowmobile becomes necessary NOTICE TO ALL NEW OWNERS Make sure to mail the change of OWNERSHIP CARD as you are entitled to the unexpired portion of the warranty STOLEN UNITS If the eve...

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Page 121: ...IP VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OLD ADDRESS OR PREVIOUS OWNER NEW ADDRESS OR NEW OWNER NAME STREET STATE PROVINCE NO CITY APT ZIP POSTAL CODE COUNTRY NAME STREET STATE PROVINCE NO CITY ZIP POSTAL COD...

Page 122: ...V00A2G AFFIX PROPER POSTAGE Bombardier Recreational Products Inc WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 75 J A Bombardier Street Sherbrooke Qu bec Canada J1L 1W3 120 _____________________...

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