Ski-Doo Technical Tip

These tips are intended to help you understand the workings of your sled and help identify and troubleshoot issues you may encounter.

E-Tec Summerization Feature Operator Manual Correction

We have had many calls on this. The procedure is incorrect in the shop and owners manual.

NOTE: You must depress the HI/LOW beam switch repeatedly before holding down the SET button.

To perform the procedure, do the following.

• Place the vehicle in a well ventilated area

• Start the engine and let run until it reaches its operating temperature

• Using the SET (S) button, scroll the multifunction gauge to total mileage.

• Repeatedly depress the HI/LOW beam switch rapidly, then, while doing this, press and hold the SET button until "PUSH S" displays.

• When the gauge displays "PUSH S", release all buttons.

• Again, press and hold the SET button for 2–3 seconds

• The gauge will display "OIL" when the engine enters the storage procedure (summarization feature)

• Do not touch anything during engine lubrication cycle.

• The engine will increase its RPM to approx 1600, then the oil pump will "oil flood" the engine for 30-60 seconds.

• When completed, the engine will stop by itself.

• Remove the DESS key.

Ethanol Fuel

For the past 25 years Ski-Doo engines have been calibrated to safely run on 10% Ethanol (E-10). As long as you adhere to proper storage procedures and use fresh fuel E-10 will not cause damage to your engine. On the other hand using E-85 will cause engine damage.

E-Tec Warm Up Tip

E-Tec’s have a leaner fuel and oil calibration and require the engine and injection oil to be brought to normal operating temperature before allowing full RPM. This is done to prevent engine damage. You may notice “WARM UP” on your gauge and engine RPM limited to 7000rpm. RAVE’s are limited to mid position until engine temp is 20 deg. C, oil must be warmed up when engine temp. is below -25 deg C at start up. The electrical pulse to the oil pump is increased (to heat and pump the cold oil) and engine rpm will be limited to 7000rpm for 450 seconds of duration. The time only counts when the engine rpm is above 2000. The time stops when the engine speed drops below 2000rpm, so idling does not count. Therefore it may take longer than 450 seconds (7.5 minutes) to warm up and reach full rpm in cold temperatures.

2009 Rev XP Check Engine Lights Coming On

Some customers have mentioned they notice the check engine or other warning lights appear on the

gauge cluster while riding.  You should not ignore these warnings, but in many cases they may not be cause for alarm. The engine management systems are very sophisticated, sensitive, and constantly monitoring all

conditions. Some conditions may only occur for a brief second then be corrected by the environment, or

management system. If a check engine light or warning message appears, then disappears, or is corrected by shutting the machine down and then restarting it there may be no cause for alarm. The system is designed to protect itself, and the operator. As long as the sled continues to operate and perform you can continue on your way. You can check the basic "under the hood" conditions, for example fluid levels, spark plug wires, or drive belt conditions before proceeding, but in most cases, you can continue to enjoy his ride. If the check engine or warning message persists the sled will have to be serviced. When checking codes on these sleds we have found the number one cause for the warnings to be “high engine detonation” due to use of regular fuel. You will encounter less warnings with premium fuel.

2009 Rev XP Coolant Leaks

Some of you may experienced minor coolant leaks. The leaks only occurred on some sleds when they cooled down in colder weather. Some never experienced any leaks until they went north and experience -30 deg temps. The leak would not occur when the engine ran, if the sled was left outside a green patch of snow  was noticed the morning.  If you experienced this please let us know before your warranty runs out.  New clamps on the hoses are to be installed.

2008, 2009 Rev XP Stronger More Durable Drive Belt

While the stock drive belt on 800R works fine for most, riders that ride aggressively for extended periods of time, and give little chance for the belt or clutches to cool down will get more mileage out of the 417300377 drive belt. It definitely lasts longer than the original belt.  Although it is a tougher belt you still need to break it in properly and allow it to come up to operating temperature before hard acceleration. Any belts life will be determined by how you break it in and riding style. The harder you ride, the more belts you will go through, regardless of the machine or drive belt you have.