Owner`s manual

Contents
Location of the important labels ..... 1
Safety information ............................ 6
Description ........................................ 8
Control functions ............................ 10
Main switch .................................. 10
Throttle lever ................................ 10
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.) .................................. 10
Speedometer unit ......................... 11
High beam indicator light .............. 12
Low coolant temperature indicator
light ............................................ 12
Knock control system “KCS”
indicator light ............................. 12
Drive “D” and reverse “R”
indicator lights ........................... 13
Fuel meter and grip/thumb
warmer level indicator ............... 13
Fuel level warning indicator .......... 14
Oil level warning indicator ............ 15
Coolant temperature warning
indicator ..................................... 15
Self-diagnosis device ................... 15
Drive select switch ....................... 16
Engine stop switch ....................... 16
Headlight beam switch
“LIGHTS” ................................... 16
Grip/thumb warmer adjustment
switch ........................................ 17
Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT) ......... 17
Brake lever ................................... 18
Parking brake lever ...................... 18
Shroud latches (PZ50VT) ............. 18
Shroud and covers ....................... 19
Drive guard ................................... 20
V-belt holder (PZ50VT) ................ 20
Passenger grip warmer switch
(PZ50VT) ................................... 21
Backrest (PZ50VT) ....................... 21
Storage pouch .............................. 21
Rear carrier (PZ50VT) ................. 22
Fuel .............................................. 23
Suspension .................................. 24
Pre-operation checks ..................... 33
Pre-operation check list ............... 33
Operation ......................................... 35
Starting the engine ....................... 35
Break-in ........................................ 36
Riding your snowmobile ............... 36
Maximizing drive track life ............ 40
Strap (PZ50MT) ........................... 40
Driving .......................................... 41
Stopping the engine ..................... 42
Transporting ................................. 42
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment....................................... 44
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ........... 44
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................ 46
Tool kit ......................................... 48
Removing and installing the
shroud and covers .................... 48
Checking the spark plugs ............. 52
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 53
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play (PZ50RT / PZ50GT /
PZ50MT) ................................... 53
Checking the throttle cable free
play (PZ50VT) ........................... 54
Checking the throttle override
system (T.O.R.S.) ..................... 54
Checking the air filter ................... 55
High-altitude settings ................... 56
Valve clearance ........................... 56
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 56
Cooling system ............................ 59
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