1999 Ski-Doo MX Z 600/700, MX Zx 440 LC & Summit 600/700 Snowmobile Service & Repair Manual (P/N 484 200 001, 484 200 003)

• Model coverage: 1999 Tundra and Tundra R; Touring E/LE/SLE; Formula S/SL, Formula Deluxe 380/500/500 LC/583/670, Formula Z 500/583/670, and Formula III 600/700/800; MX Z 440/500/670 HO/670 HO T.H.; Summit 500/X 670; Grand Touring 500/583/700/SE; Skandic 380/500/WT/SWT/WT LC; CK3 Mach 1/1 R and Mach Z/Z R/Z M.H. R/Z LT/Z LT R; plus the separate Mini Z manual and ZX-model supplement. Canadian, U.S., and European versions are identified where listed.
• 1,305 PDF pages total: Volume 1, P/N 484 200 001 - 392 pages; Volume 2, P/N 484 200 003 - 417 pages; Volume 3, P/N 484 200 005 - 318 pages; Mini Z, P/N 484 200 007 - 152 pages; Shop Manual Supplement No. 99-8 - 26 PDF pages, consisting of 18 numbered content pages followed by eight blank pages.
• Engine repair coverage includes removal and installation, top- and bottom-end disassembly, crankshaft and piston inspection, crankcase and cooling-system leak tests, RAVE and rotary-valve service, oil-pump adjustment and bleeding, carburetor setup, and ignition timing for the covered Rotax builds.
• Transmission and chassis procedures address Bombardier Lite and TRA drive pulleys, Formula and HPV27 driven pulleys, pulley alignment, hydraulic and mechanical brakes, chaincases, two- and three-speed Skandic gearboxes, drive axles, track setup, and steering geometry.
• Suspension material covers Tundra torque-reaction units; SC-10 Sport, Touring, High-Performance, Cross-Country, and Mountain versions; ARM and Skandic WT systems; GT SE air-suspension components; and ZX Advanced Direct Shock Action front suspension service and adjustment.
• Electrical diagnosis includes Nippondenso and Ducati CDI systems, MPEM, RER, DESS, DPM and H.A.C. controls, battery and starter repair, ignition and lighting test sequences, AC-circuit isolation checks, heating-element tests, connector views, and model-specific wiring diagrams.

Technical Walkthrough and Content Overview

Bombardier states that these manuals were published primarily for snowmobile mechanics already familiar with service procedures for Bombardier-built machines, and that the work assumes the correct hand tools and special service tools. This set is therefore suited to experienced snowmobile technicians and similarly equipped mechanics rather than beginners looking for an operator's guide.

The three principal volumes separate the fleet by chassis and powertrain. Volume 1 handles the Tundra and lower-displacement S-Series machines with 277, 377, 443, and 503 engines. Volume 2 covers the broader S-Series and Skandic WT range with 443, 503, 494, 583, and 670 fan- and liquid-cooled engines. Volume 3 is the CK3 book for 599, 699, and 809 triple-cylinder applications. The Mini Z manual is a separate repair reference for its single-cylinder, four-stroke overhead-valve engine, clutch, chain drive, suspension, and electrical system.

Supplement No. 99-8 is the model-specific bridge for the ZX platform. It applies to all serial numbers of MX Z 600 models 1336/1337/1338, MX Z 700 models 1339/1340/1341, MX Zx 440 LC models 1342/1343/1344, Summit 600 models 1345/1346/1361, and Summit 700 models 1467/1468. These pages supersede the applicable Volume 2 information and document ZX-specific engine assembly, carburetion, MPEM timing programming, shock-reservoir service, camber and toe adjustment, technical data, and wiring. Most base repair procedures still refer back to Volume 2, while ZX exploded views are assigned to the matching Parts and Accessories Catalogs.

Factory tool coverage is unusually specific. Examples include the engine leak tester kit P/N 861 749 100, fuel and oil system leak tester P/N 529 033 100, piston-pin puller P/N 529 035 503 with engine-specific sleeve kits, TRA pulley puller P/N 529 022 400, and DESS programmers P/N 529 035 585 and 529 035 589. The ZX suspension section also identifies the camber tool P/N 529 021 600.

Specifications, Diagrams, and Repair Notes

The technical-data chapters supply component torque tables, engine dimensions and wear limits, clutch calibration and pulley-alignment data, chain and gear ratios, track and ski adjustments, fluid capacities, carburetor specifications, cooling data, and electrical test values. Diagnostic support includes the Engine Leak Verification Flow Chart, DPM component-location and system-operation diagrams, Pulley Alignment and Distance Specifications Chart, SC-10 and GT SE air-suspension exploded views, the ADSA Camber Adjustment Setup, and wiring annexes with connector-housing and pin-location views.

Two manual-specific repair traps deserve attention. The TRA sections warn that the pulley uses metric threads; starting an imperial puller can damage the threaded parts. On the ZX anti-transfer suspension, the left and right blocks must remain in matching positions or suspension behavior can be impaired and the assembly may warp. Clutch and suspension repair also involves loaded springs, while running electrical checks expose a moving track; follow the factory warnings and support procedures before working on these systems.