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2005
Engine Shop Manual
ROTAX
®
717 and 787 RFI™
ENGINES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY NOTICE .................................................................................... III
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... IV
GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................... IV
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (E.I.N.) .................................................................... IV
ENGINE EMISSIONS INFORMATION ............................................................................ IV
TIGHTENING TORQUES ........................................................................................... IV
ARRANGEMENT OF THIS MANUAL, ILLUSTRATIONS AND PROCEDURES ............................. V
01 ENGINE MEASUREMENT
01 – MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES............................................................................. 1
CYLINDER HEAD WARPAGE ........................................................................................ 1
CYLINDER TAPER ..................................................................................................... 1
CYLINDER OUT OF ROUND ......................................................................................... 1
COMBUSTION CHAMBER VOLUME MEASUREMENT ........................................................... 1
PISTON/CYLINDER WALL CLEARANCE ............................................................................ 2
RING/PISTON GROOVE CLEARANCE............................................................................... 4
RING END GAP ........................................................................................................ 5
CRANKSHAFT (ASSEMBLED ENGINE) ............................................................................. 5
CRANKSHAFT (DISASSEMBLED ENGINE) ......................................................................... 6
ROTARY VALVE........................................................................................................ 8
02 717 ENGINE
01 – LEAK TEST .................................................................................................... 11
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 11
PREPARATION ....................................................................................................... 11
TESTING PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 11
ENGINE LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART .................................................................. 15
02 – MAGNETO SYSTEM......................................................................................... 17
DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 19
CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 21
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 22
03 – TOP END....................................................................................................... 25
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 27
DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 27
CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 29
INSPECTION.......................................................................................................... 30
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 30
04 – BOTTOM END ................................................................................................ 37
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 39
DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 39
CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 41
INSPECTION.......................................................................................................... 42
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 43
05 – ROTARY VALVE .............................................................................................. 47
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 49
INSPECTION (ASSEMBLED ENGINE) .............................................................................. 49
DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 49
CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 51
INSPECTION (DISASSEMBLED ENGINE) .......................................................................... 51
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 51
ROTARY VALVE TIMING ............................................................................................. 55
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06 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 57
03 787 RFI ENGINE
01 – LEAK TEST .................................................................................................... 59
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 59
TESTING PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 59
ENGINE LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART .................................................................. 63
02 – MAGNETO SYSTEM......................................................................................... 65
DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 67
CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 68
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 69
03 – TOP END....................................................................................................... 71
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 73
DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 74
CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 79
INSPECTION.......................................................................................................... 80
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 80
ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................ 86
04 – BOTTOM END ................................................................................................ 87
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 89
DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 89
CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 93
INSPECTION.......................................................................................................... 94
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 94
05 – ROTARY VALVE ............................................................................................. 101
GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 103
INSPECTION (ASSEMBLED ENGINE) ............................................................................ 103
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................... 103
CLEANING .......................................................................................................... 105
INSPECTION (DISASSEMBLED ENGINE) ........................................................................ 105
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................... 105
ROTARY VALVE TIMING ........................................................................................... 109
06 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 111
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SAFETY NOTICE
SAFETY NOTICE
This ENGINE SHOP MANUAL has been prepared as a guide to correctly service and repair the 717 and
787 RFI Rotax
®
engines.
This edition was primarily published to be used by technicians who are already familiar with all service
procedures relating to BRP products. Mechanical technicians should attend training courses given by
BRP Training Dept.
Please note that the instructions will apply only if proper hand tools and special service tools are used.
It is understood that this manual may be translated into another language. In the event of any discrepan-
cy, the English version shall prevail.
The content depicts parts and/or procedures applicable to the particular product at time of writing. Ser-
vice and Warranty Bulletins may be published to update the content of this manual. Make sure to read
and understand these.
In addition, the sole purpose of the illustrations throughout the manual, is to assist identification of the
general configuration of the parts. They are not to be interpreted as technical drawings or exact replicas
of the parts.
The use of BRP parts is most strongly recommended when considering replacement of any component.
Dealer and/or distributor assistance should be sought in case of doubt.
The engines identified in this document should not be utilized on product(s) other than those for which it
was designed.
WARNING
Unless otherwise specified, engine should be turned OFF and cold for all maintenance and repair
procedures.
This manual emphasizes particular information denoted by the wording and symbols:
WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, could cause serious personal injury including pos-
sibility of death.
CAUTION: Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, could severely damage engine compo-
nents.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
Although the mere reading of such information does not eliminate the hazard, your understanding of the
information will promote its correct use. Always use common shop safety practice.
BRP disclaims liability for all damages and/or injuries resulting from the improper use of the contents.
We strongly recommend that any services be carried out and/or verified by a highly skilled professional
mechanic. It is understood that certain modifications may render use of the engine illegal under existing
federal, provincial and state regulations.
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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.
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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ARRANGEMENT OF THIS
MANUAL, ILLUSTRATIONS
AND PROCEDURES
The manual is divided into many major sections as
you can see in the main table of contents at the
beginning of the manual.
Several sections are divided in various subsec-
tions. There is a table of contents at the beginning
of many sections.
The illustrations show the typical construction of
the different assemblies and, in all cases, may not
reproduce the full detail or exact shape of the parts
shown, however, they represent parts which have
the same or a similar function.
CAUTION: These engines are designed with
parts dimensioned mostly in the metric sys-
tem. However some components may be
from the imperial system. When replacing
fasteners, make sure to use only those recom-
mended by BRP.
As many of the procedures in this manual are inter-
related, we suggest, that before undertaking any
task, you read and thoroughly understand the en-
tire section or subsection in which the procedure
is contained.
A number of procedures throughout the book re-
quire the use of special tools. Before undertaking
any procedure, be sure that you have on hand all
the tools required, or approved equivalents.
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This manual is the go-to resource for service and repair information for the Rotax 717 RFI engine. It is a complete shop manual covering various models including Rotax 717 Premier, Rotax 717 Ultralite, Rotax 717 POE, Rotax 717 SP, and Rotax 717 CM.
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