Operating instructions

_ CAUTION: To prevent track dam-
.... age, temperature in the storage
area must not exceed 38°C (100°F).
Suspension
Removeany dirt or rust. Grease all com-
ponents equipped with grease fittings.
Wipe off surplus. Replace worn slider
shoes.
Skis
Wash or brush all dirt or rust accu-
mulation from the skis and springs.
Grease the ski legsat the greasefittings.
Check the condition of the skis, ski run-
ners and leaf springs. Replace if weak
or worn more than half.
Controls
Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-
spect all components for tightness,
(spring coupler bolts, steering arm lock-
ing bolts, tie rods, ball joints, etc.)
Tighten if necessary. Oil moving joints
of the brake mechanism .
•
WARNING: Do not lubricate the
throttle and/or brake cables and
housings. Avoid getting oil on the brake
pads.
Coat all electrical connections and
switches with a greaseless metal protec-
tor. If unavailable, use petroleum jelly.
Chaincase
Drain the chaincase and refill to proper
level, using fresh chaincase oil. To
drain, remove the chaincase cover.
Drive Pulley
Inspection and cleaning must be per-
formed by the dealer at the end of each
season.
Cooling System
The engine cooling system should be
drained and refilled with a new coolant
mixture before each storage period.
•
WARNING: Never drain or refill
the cooling system when engine
is hot.
To drain cooling system:
- Use a length of hose long enough to
drain coolant into a container lower
than engine.
- Remove the engine coolant hose
from water pump.
- Connect "drain hose" onto water
pump.
- Put both hose ends into the con-
tainer.
- Then, remove coolant tank cap and
lift the rear of the vehicle to drain the
heat exchangers.
- Remove the engine bleed screw.
Bleed screw
_ CAUTION: To prevent rust for-
.... mation or freezing condition, al-
ways replenish the system with 60%
antifreeze and 40% water. Pure anti-
freeze without water produces pre-
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