INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This ENGINE SHOP MANUAL covers the 717 and
787 RFI Rotax made engines. It should be used in
conjunction with the appropriate VEHICLE SHOP
MANUAL.
The information and component/system descrip-
tions contained in this manual are correct at time
of writing. BRP however, maintains a policy of
continuous improvement of its products without
imposing upon itself any obligation to install them
on products previously manufactured.
BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue
or change specifications, designs, features, mod-
els or equipment without incurring obligation.
This ENGINE SHOP MANUAL uses technical
terms which may be different from the ones of
the Parts Catalogs.
When ordering parts always refer to the specific
model Parts Catalogs.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (E.I.N.)
717 Engines
The Engine Identification Number is located on the
upper side of the magneto housing.
1
F01D01A
TYPICAL
1. Engine Identification Number (E.I.N.)
787 RFI Engines
The Engine Identification Number is located on the
upper crankcase on PTO side.
F01D87A
1
1. Engine Identification Number (E.I.N.)
ENGINE EMISSIONS
INFORMATION
Refer to the appropriate VEHICLE SHOP MANU-
AL.
TIGHTENING TORQUES
Tighten fasteners to torque mentioned in explod-
ed views and/or text.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must strictly be adhered to. Locking de-
vices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic stop nuts,
self-locking fasteners, etc.) must be installed
or replaced with new ones, where specified.
If the efficiency of a locking device is im-
paired, it must be renewed.
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