1996 Ski-Doo Shop Manual, Volume 3, Page 51Get this manual
Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING b-S ectio 01 (E GIN E) Check antifreeze concentrationa.Antifre ez conce ntration is too highAdjust concentration according to Bom bardier's recom endationsCheck tank capa.Cap does not hold pre ssureReplaceCheck carburetiona.Improperly adjusted or inadequate carburetor com ponentsAdjust according to spe cifications (refer to TE NIC AL TA 10) or replace inadequate co mponent(s)Check cylinder head gaskets8aW orn gasketsReplace10Check ignition timinga.Ignition timing is too advancedAdjust according to specifications (refer to TE NIC AL AT 10)11Check if there are leaks at air intake silencer andor engine crankcasea.Leak(s)Repair or replace12Check condition and heat range of spark plug(s)aM elted spark plug tip or inadequate heat rangeReplaceENGINE EQUIPPED WITH "RAVE" VALVE DOES NOT REACH ITS FULL OPERATING RPM (500 TO 1000 RPM SLOWER)N E1Check "RAVE" valve pistonsaValve piston(s) is (are) too far outScre valve piston(s) to bottom 2Check "RAVE" valve stemsaB entAVvalve ste m(s)Replace3Check "RAVE" valvesaJam valve(s)Clean4Check tension of "RAVE" springsaInade quate spring tensionReplace5Check "RAVE" pressure holesaClogged holesClean6Check clamps or sleevesaDam ag ed clamp(s) or sle eve(s)Replace