Vintage Snowmobiles Volume 1

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780892876785
• ISBN10: 0892876786
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-04-01
• Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.

Summary

With the help of the Clymer Vintage Snowmobiles Volume 1â?? 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	(10)
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	11	(20)
Service intervals
Fuel filter
Chaincase oil level
Drive belt
Brake
Drive clutch and driven pulley
Track tension
Track alignment
Suspension adjustment
Tune-up
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	(21)
Engine removal/installation
Upper end overhaul
Lower end overhaul
CHAPTER FIVE FUEL SYSTEM	63	(11)
Carburetor
Intake silencers
Fuel tank
In-line fuel filter
Fuel pump
CHAPTER SIX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	74	(10)
Capacitor discharge ignition (CDI)
Magneto ignition
Lighting system
Electric start system
Headlight bulb replacement
Headlight aiming
Brake/taillight bulb replacement
CHAPTER SEVEN POWER TRAIN	84	(6)
Drive belt
Drive clutch
Driven pulley
Drive chain and sprockets
Jackshaft
Track drive shaft and track
CHAPTER EIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING	90	(5)
Ski wear bars
Skis
Tie rod
Ski alignment
Spindle
Throttle handle
Brake handle
CHAPTER NINE REAR SUSPENSION AND TRACK	95	(5)
Suspension
Hi-Fax slide replacement
Suspension adjustment
CHAPTER TEN BRAKES
Master cylinder rebuild
Type I slave cylinder rebuild
Type II brake caliper rebuild
Type III brake caliper rebuild
Brake light switch replacement
SUPPLEMENT 1978-1979 SERVICE INFORMATION	107	(24)
INDEX	131
WIRING DIAGRAMS	END OF BOOK