Skidoo 500 550F 600 800R 2008 Factory Service Repair Manual
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Models Covered :
Expedition Sport 550F Snowmobile Series
Expedition Sport V800 Snowmobile Series
Freestyle Session 300F Snowmobile Series
Freestyle Session 550F Snowmobile Series
Freestyle Park 550F Snowmobile Series
Freestyle Back Country 550F Snowmobile Series
GSX Limited 600 HO SDI Snowmobile Series
GSX Limited 800R Power TEK Snowmobile Series
GSX Limited Touring 800 HO SDI Snowmobile Series
GSX Sport 500SS Snowmobile Series
Legend Trail V800 Snowmobile Series
Legend Touring V800 Snowmobile Series
MX Z Adrenaline 600 HO SDI Snowmobile Series
MX Z Adrenaline 800R Power TEK Snowmobile Series
MX Z Renegade 600 HO SDI Snowmobile Series
MX Z Renegade 800R Power TEK Snowmobile Series
MX Z Renegade X 600 HO SDI Snowmobile Series
MX Z Renegade X 800R Power TEK Snowmobile Series
MX Z TNT 500SS Snowmobile Series
MX Z Trial 500SS Snowmobile Series
MX Z X 600 HO SDI Snowmobile Series
MX Z 800R Power TEK Snowmobile Series
Summit Everest 800R Power TEK Snowmobile Series
Summit X 800R Power TEK Snowmobile Series
Manual Covers :
Introduction
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Engine
Engine Management
Fuel System
Electrical System
Drive System and Brake
Chassis
Technical Specifications
Electrical Connectors and Wiring Diagrams
Body/ Frame
Steering System
Suspension
This manual is the same as the manual used by workshops. Service Manual contains detailed instructions and step by step diagrams for all workshop procedures.
Language: English
Format: PDF
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- The Catch: Despite the “500” name, this is actually a 597cc liquid-cooled twin 2-stroke engine. Ski-Doo retained the 500SS name to differentiate it from their higher-tech 600 H.O. SDI. [1, 2]
- Power Output: ~105 to 114 horsepower.
- Best Features: This engine is universally celebrated by riders as one of the most bulletproof and reliable 2-stroke engines ever built by Rotax. It delivers snappy power without electronic complexity. [1]
- Popular 2008 Models: MX Z TNT 500SS, GSX Sport, GTX Sport.
- Engine Type: 553cc Fan-Cooled Axial-Fan 2-stroke.
- Power Output: ~57 horsepower.
- Best Features: Simple, carburated, and lightweight. Because it is fan-cooled, it does not rely on snow kicking up onto heat exchangers to cool down. This makes it perfect for low-speed utility work, pulling sleds, or riding on hard-packed, icy trails where liquid-cooled sleds might overheat.
- Trade-offs: Poor fuel and oil economy, smoky tailpipe emissions, and lower performance ceilings.
- Popular 2008 Models: MX Z Fan 550F, Summit 550F, Expedition Sport, Skandic.
- Engine Type: 594cc Liquid-Cooled Semi-Direct Injection (SDI) 2-stroke.
- Power Output: ~120 horsepower.
- Best Features: Exceptional fuel economy, smooth throttle response, and minimal exhaust smoke for a 2-stroke. In 2008, it was widely praised as the industry benchmark for blending crisp horsepower with clean operation.
- Popular 2008 Models: MX Z Adrenaline / X 600 SDI, GSX Limited, Summit Adrenaline.
- Engine Type: 799cc Liquid-Cooled PowerTEK Carbureted 2-stroke.
- Power Output: ~151 to 155 horsepower.
- Best Features: Explosive, arm-stretching acceleration and an incredible power-to-weight ratio. It transformed deep-snow powder riding in mountain-class machines.
- Buyer Beware (2008 Specifics): 2008 was the first year this big-bore engine was mass-deployed into the ultra-lightweight REV-XP chassis. First-year 2008 iterations suffered from drive clutch heat issues, rapid belt blowing, and premature crankshaft bearing wear. If buying a used 2008 800R today, ask if the crank has been rebuilt, or if venting/clutch kits were installed.
- Popular 2008 Models: Summit X / Everest 800R, MX Z Adrenaline / Renegade X 800R.


