Vintage Snowmobiles Volume 1

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780892876778
• ISBN10: 0892876778
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-04-01
• Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.

Summary

With the help of the Clymer Vintage Snowmobiles Volume 1? Repair Manual in your toolbox, you will be able to maintain, service and repair your vintage John Deere, Arctic Cat or Kawasaki snowmobile to extend its life for years to come.

Clymer manuals are very well known for their thorough and comprehensive nature. This manual is loaded with step-by-step procedures along with detailed photography, exploded views, charts and diagrams to enhance the steps associated with a service or repair task. This Clymer manual is organized by subsystem, with procedures grouped together for specific topics, such as front suspension, brake system, engine and transmission It includes color wiring diagrams.

The language used in this Clymer repair manual is targeted toward the novice mechanic, but is also very valuable for the experienced mechanic. The service manual by Clymer is an authoritative piece of DIY literature and should provide you the confidence you need to get the job done and save money too.

Table of Contents

QUICK REFERENCE DATA	VII
CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INFORMATION	1	(11)
Manual organization
Machine identification and parts replacement
Operation
Service hints
Tools
Expendable supplies
Working safely
Snowmobiling code of ethics
Snowmobile safety
CHAPTER TWO PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP	12	(19)
Service intervals
Fuel filter
Chaincase oil level
Drive belt
Brake
Drive clutch and driven pulley
Track tension
Track alignment
Suspension adjustment
Tune-up
Cylinder head bolts
Ignition system
Carburetion
Off-season storage
CHAPTER THREE TROUBLESHOOTING	31	(11)
Operating requirements
Principles of 2-cycle engines
Engine starting
Engine performance
Engine failure analysis
Electrical system
Power train
Drive belt wear analysis
Skis and steering
Track assembly
Track wear analysis
CHAPTER FOUR ENGINE	42	(15)
Upper end overhaul
Lower end overhaul
CHAPTER FIVE FUEL SYSTEM	57	(18)
Walbro carburetor
Mikuni carburetor
Intake silencers
Fuel tank
Inline fuel filter
Fuel pump
CHAPTER SIX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	75	(10)
Capacitor discharge ignition (CDI)
Magneto ignition
Lighting system
Testing
Headlight and bulb replacement
Headlight aiming
Brake/taillight bulb replacement
CHAPTER SEVEN POWER TRAIN	85	(6)
Drive belt
Drive clutch
Driven pulley
Drive chain and sprockets
Driven shaft
Track drive shaft and track
CHAPTER EIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING	91	(9)
Ski wear bars
Skis
Tie rods
Ski alignment
Spindle
Steering post
Throttle handle
Brake handle
CHAPTER NINE REAR SUSPENSION AND TRACK	100	(4)
Suspension removal and installation
Hi-Fax slide replacement
SUPPLEMENT 1978-1979 SERVICE INFORMATION	104	(19)
1978-1979 models
Suspension adjustment-El Tigre models
Drive belt specifications
Ignition specifications
Basic air screw setting--Mikuni carburetors
Engine specifications and tightening torques
Liquid-cooled engine (El Tigre 6000)
Upper-end rebuild
Lower-end rebuild
Engine pressure testing
Reed valve (El Tigre)
INDEX	123