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1. CUT OUT SWITCH DIMMER OTN wo E NISI 22222 SWITCH 3 WS SWITCH us oium dm BK SPEEDOMETER OPTIONAL GN SOME MODELS YL RO YL a p e Dac OPTIONAL aK PM R UM IRER BK BLACK GN GREEN ss WH WHITE GREY RD RED VI VIOLET BL BLUE OR ORANGE 3 CHARGING COILS I YL YELLOW BR BROWN 4 HEADLAMP 60 60 W see LN T LS some dil WARNING Ensure all terminals SWITCH are properly crimped on the wires and all connector housings are proper ly fastened SI METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE BASE UNITS DESCRIPTION UNIT SYMBOL length meter m mass kilogram kg liquid liter temperature celsius kilopascal kPa torque Newton meter Nem speed kilometer per hour km h PREFIXES PREFIX SYMBOL MEANING VALUE kilo one thousand 1 000 centi C one hundredth of a 0 01 milli m one thousandth of a 0 001 IHE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS SYSTEME INTERNATIONAL ABREVIATES SI IN ALL LANGUAGES 46 CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND OWNERSHIP Any change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of the manufacturer by completing and sending out the card supplied below Xn m CHANGE OF ADDRESS OLD ADDRESS 4 NO STREET ERE CITY STATE PROVI
2. LI LL AL a LLLI TERTZEN U nA ii mmRSRIRPPIP 2 8 i m EH 9 BERG PUO tt Sheet ARERR T Pee of gas 94 HHHH NN EH H tor you n mL of oil ul E Zz gt U S gal of gas for Qu need Imp oz Of oil 5 10 16 20 24 USE BOMBARDIER INJECTION OIL PRE START CHECK Check Points e Activate the throttle control lever several times to check that it oper ates easily and smoothly The throt tle contro lever must return to position when released e Check fuel level e Check injection oil level Citation amp Mirage only e Check that the skis and the track are not frozen to the ground or snow surface and that steering operates freely STARTING PROCEDURE Test throttle contro lever Check that the emergency cut out switch is in the ON position Upper position before starting engine Ensure the tether cut out cap is in posi tion and that the cord is attached to your clothing to wrist 7 No Snap over receptacle 18 e Activate the brake control level and make sure the brake fully applies be fore the brake control lever touches the handlebar grip e Verify that the path ahead of the ve hicle is clear of
3. Suspension Remove any dirt or rust Grease idler wheels at grease fittings Wipe off sur plus Replace worn slider shoes STORAGE Skis Wash or brush all dirt or rust accu mulation from the skis and springs Grease the ski legs at the grease fit tings Check the condition of the skis ski runners and leaf springs Replace if worn more than half Ski runner 9 Controls Lubricate the steering mechanism In spect all components for tightness spring coupler bolts steering arm locking bolts tie rods ball joints etc Tighten if necessary Oil metal moving joints of the brake mechanism WARNING Do not lubricate the throttle and or brake cables and housings Avoid getting oil on the brake pads Coat all electrical connections and swit ches with a greaseless metal protector If unavailable use petroleum jelly Chaincase Drain the chaincase and refill to proper level using fresh chaincase oil To drain remove the chaincase cover Drive Pulley The drive pulley should be cleaned and inspected The roller round shaft type drive pulley requires lubrication WARNING The lubrication and or inspection of the drive pulley should be performed only by an autho rized dealer Engine and Primer Lubrication Engine internal parts must be lubri cated to protect cylinder walls from possible rust formation during the storage period 33 To perform the storage procedures engine
4. model 1 purchase date warranty expiry date To be completed by dealer at time of sale DEALER IMPRINT AREA TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS The following are trademarks of Bom AFTER SALES SERVICE bardier Inc BOMBARDIER INC BOMBARDIER EVEREST MOTO SKI VALCOURT QUEBEC SKI DOO CITATION FUTURA CANADA JOE 2L0 ALPINE OLYMPIQUE SPIRIT BLIZZARD T NT NUVIK CARRY BOOSE NORDIK MIRAGE ELAN SKANDIC SUPER SONIC ELITE ULTRA SONIC GRAND PRIX SPECIAL SONIC Litho d in Canada 9 Trademarks of Bombardier Inc All rights reserved Bombardier Inc FOREWORD The Operator s Manual and the Snow mobile Safety Handbook have been prepared to acquaint the owner oper ator of anew snowmobile with the var ious vehicle controls maintenance and safe operating instructions Each 1 in dispensable for the proper use of the product and should be kept with the vehicle at times Should you have any questions per taining to the warranty and its applica tion please consult the Often Asked Question section of this manual or your selling dealer This manual uses the following sym bols WARNING identifies an instruc tion which if not followed couid cause personal injury CAUTION Denotes an instruc tion which if not followed could severely damage vehicle components NOTE Indicates supplementary information needed to fully com plete an instruction Although the mere reading of such in formation does not elim
5. A Yes When installed by an authorized dealer any Bombardier part use in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on the machine Q IfI sell my snowmobile within the warranty period will the new owner qualify for the balance of the warranty Yes provided the unit has already been registered with the manufacturer Note that the change of ownership card in this manual should be completed and sent to Bombardier Inc How can receive the best owner assistance A The satisfaction and goodwill of the owners of Bombardier products are of primary concern to your dealer and Bombardier Inc Normally any problems that arise in connection with the sales transaction or the operation of your snowmobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Departments It is recognized however that despite the best intentions of everyone concerned misunderstan dings will sometimes occur If you have a problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction through normal channels we suggest that you discuss your problem with a member of dealership management Frequently complaints are the result of a breakdown in communications and can quickly be resolved by a member of the dealership management If the problem already has been reviewed with the Sales Manager or Service Manager contact the Dealer himself or the General Manager LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS Ski Doo amp Moto
6. lgnition Light Switch D Light Switch Electric model Headlamp Dimmer Switch F Emergency Cut Out Switch Tether Cut Out Switch H Rewind Starter Handle A Throttle Lever Located on right side of handlebar When compressed it controls the en gine Speed and the engagement of the transmission When released engine speed returns automatically to idle B Brake Lever Located on the left side of handlebar When compressed the brake is pied When released it automatically returns to its original position Braking effect is proportionate to the pressure applied on the lever and to the type of terrain and it s snow coverage Primer Decompressor fon models so equipped Adjustable Steering Handle L Speedometer Optional on some models M Fuel Gauge Tank Cap N Hood Opening C Ignition Light Switch Manual Start Models Except Nordik OFF Key operated 2 position switch To start engine first turn key clockwise to ON position stop engine turn key counter clockwise to OFF position he lights are automatically ON when ever the engine is running Manual Start Models Nordik only OFF p 4 LIGHTS Key operated 3 position switch start engine first turn key clockwise to ON position To stop engine turn key counter clockwise to OFF position To turn lights on while engine 1 runn ing turn key to LIGHTS position Electric S
7. Chaincase oil 40 CITATION 4500 CITATION 3500 CITATION 4500 E CITATION SS MIRAGE Ill 277 377 377 1 2 2 72 mm 2 83 62 mm 2 44 62 mm 12 44 66 mm 1 2 60 61 mm 12 40 61 mm 2 40 268 7 cm 16 4 in3 368 3 cm 22 47 in 368 3 cm 22 47 in 6 7 1 6 9 1 6 55 1 7500 7500 8000 VM 34 VM 34 2 x VM 34 1 1 2 turn 1 1 2 turn 1 1 2 turn 1100 1300 RPM 1800 2000 RPM 1800 2000 RPM 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 22 Nsm 16 ft lbs 85 Nem 62 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs M6 9 Nem 6 ft lbs M8 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 85 Nem 62 ft lbs 65 Nem 48 ft lbs 38 Nem 27 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft Ibs 8 22 Nem 16 ft lbs Mb 4 Nem 3 ft Ibs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs M6 9 Nem 6 ft Ibs 8 22 Nem 16 ft Ibsi 85 Nem 162 ft ibs 65 N m 148 ft ibs 38 27 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 249 cm 98 92 7 cm 36 1 27 100 3 39 1 2 82 32 1 4 263 cm 103 1 2 92 7 cm 36 1 2 100 3 cm 39 1 2 82 cm 32 1 4 263 cm 103 1 2 92 7 cm 36 1 2 100 3 39 1 27 82 cm 32 1 47 3 0 mm 1 8 3 0 mm 1 8 60 Nem 45 ft Ibs 26 19 ft Ibs 3 0 mm 1 8 60 45 ft Ibs 60 Nem 45 ft lbs 26 Nem 19 ft lbs 172 kg 380 165 6225 cm 965 in2 2 71 kPa 393 PSI 26 19 ft Ibs 156 5 kg 345 Ibs 5838 cm 905 in 2 62 kPa 381 PSI man 172 kg 380 165 elect 181 4 kg 400 Ibs 6225 cm 965 in2 man 2 71 kPa 3
8. all attachments Replace the springs and or tighten if necessary 30 Engine Head Nuts With the ENGINE COLD check that the engine head nuts are tight and equaliy torqued to 22 Nem 16 ft lbs Following sequence above shown tor que engine head nuts twice IMPORTANT The engine head nut tor que should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation Engine Mount Nuts Check the engine mount nuts for tight ness Retighten if necessary Carburetors Adjustment CAUTION Never operate your snowmobile with the air intake silencer disconnected Serious engine damage will occur if this notice is dis regarded A Air Screw Adjustment Completely close the air screw until a slight reseating resistance is felt then back off screw as specified B Idle Speed Adjustment Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it contacts the throttle slide then continue turning two 2 additional turns 101 will provide a preliminary idle speed setting Start the engine and allow it to warm then adjust the idle speed as per specifications by turning the idle speed screw clockwise or coun ter clockwise CAUTION Do not attempt to set the idle speed by using the jair screw Severe engine damage can Oc cur If idle speed is unattainable con tact your authorized dealer Oil Injection System All Citation amp Mirage models only Injection Oil Filter Condition Inspect oil filter at least once a month Ins
9. and Pro vinces it is considered an illegal opera tion installation of other than standard equipment including ski spreaders bumpers pack racks etc could severely affect the stability and safe ty of your vehicle Avoid adding on accessories that alter the basic ve hicle configuration The snowmobile engine can be stopped by activating the emergen cy cut out switch tether switch or by turning off the key Whenever the vehicle is parked out doors overnight or for a long peri od it is suggested to protect it against the inclemency of the weather with snowmobile cover Do not lubricate throttle and or brake cables and housings Only perform procedures as detailed in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for lubrication and mainte nance procedures Clean and check operation of the headlight taillight and brake light PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE VEHICLE This vehicle is built with parts dimensioned in the metric system All fasteners are metric and must not be replaced by customary fasteners Mismatched or incor rect fasteners could cause damage to the vehicle or possible personal injury THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF RESALE THE 1983 LIMITED WARRANTY OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS HOW TO IDENTIF
10. bystanders and ob stacles WARNING Only start your snow U mobile once components are checked and functioning properly Activate the primer 2 or 3 times NOTE The use of the primer is not necessary when the engine is warm Manual Starting All Models Insert the key in the ignition and turn to ON position Pull decompressor equipped Grasp manual starter handle firmly and pull slowly untii a resistance is felt then pull vigorousiy Slowly release the re wind starter handle WARNING Do not apply throttle while starting CAUTION Always disengage the decompressor after the engine has started Electric Starting Citation 4500 E Only CAUTION Never operate your snowmobile with the battery re moved or disconnected Insert key in ignition switch Turn ignition key clockwise until starter engages on vehicles so CAUTION To avoid starter over heating the cranking period should never exceed 30 seconds and a rest period should be observed between the cranking cycles to let starter cool down Release key immediately when engine has started lf engine does not start on first try key must be turned fully back to OFF each time WARNING Do not apply throttle while starting NOTE for some reason the vehicle cannot be started elec trically place ignition key to ON posi tion and start engine manually Before Riding Check operation of the emergency cut out
11. full speed place if necessary 2 Incorrect track adjustment Check track tension and alignment Readjust to specifications See Maintenance Section 3 Engine Check item 1 to 5 of Engine lacks acceler ation or power 4 Pulley misaligned Contact your dealer 38 TOOLS As standard equipment each new snowmobile is supplied with a basic tool kit such as screwdriver wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools Screwdriver Socket 21 26 mm Socket 10 13 mm Socket handle Angular wrench 10 13 mm Starter rope Emergency starting clip 3500 amp 4500 E Models Emergency starter rope handle A B 39 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Type No of cylinders Bore Stroke Displacement Compression ratio corrected Maximum R P M Carburetor type Carburetor adjustment air SCrew idle speed Torque engine head nuts crankcase nuts magneto ring nut nut crankcase engine support nuts exhaust manifold bolts electrical starter bolts CHASSIS Overall length Overal width Overall height Ski stance center to center Ski alignment toe out Torque steering arm ski leg bolt Steering column handiebar Dry weight Bearing area Ground pressure POWER TRAIN Track width length tension alignment Standard gear ratio Drive belt number Max width Min width
12. hand and inspect condition worn cut or track fibers are exposed or missing or defective in serts or guides are noted contact your dealer WARNING Do not operate a snowmobile with a cut torn or damaged track Track Tension and Alignment Tension Lift the rear of vehicle and support with a mechanical stand Ailow the slide to extend normally Check the gap 13 1 27 between the slider shoe and the bottom inside of the track If the track tension is too loose the track will have a tendency to thump 13 mm 1 2 CAUTION Too much tension will result in power loss and ex cessive stresses on suspension com ponents 28 If necessary to adjust loosen the rear idier wheel retaining screw and the ad juster bolt lock nut then loosen or tighten the adjuster bolts located on the inner side of the rear idler wheels If Correct tension is unattainable contact your dealer Retaining screw loosen Lock nut loosen N NOTE frack tension and align ment are inter related Do not ad just one without the other Alignment Start the engine and accelerate slightly so that track turns slowly Check that the track is well centered equal dis tance on both sides between edges of track guides and slider shoes gt i 4 Hi Y Guides Slider T shoes pm Equal distance WARNING Before checking track alignment ensure t
13. is during summer when a vehicle is not in use for any length of time that proper storage is a necessity Storage of the snowmobile during long period of inactivity consists of checking and replacing missing broken or worn parts proper lubrication and treatment to insure that parts do not become rusted cleaning items such as carbu retor of oil mixtures to prevent gum varnish formation within the carbure tor and in general preparing the vehi cle so that when the time comes to use the snowmobile again it will be in top condition WARNING Only perform such procedures as detailed in this manual is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other components systems not cov ered in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance pro cedures Track Inspect the track for wear cuts miss ing track guides and broken rods Make any necessary replacement WARNING Do not operate a snowmobile with a cut torn or damage track Lift the rear of vehicle until track is clear of the ground then support with a brace or trestle The snowmobile should be stored in such a way that the track does not stay in contact with the cement floor or bare ground NOTE The track should be rotat ed periodically every 40 days Do not release track tension CAUTION To prevent track dam age temperature in the storage area must not exceed 38 C 100 F
14. models Headlamp beam aiming General inspection NOTE The ten hour inspection is a very important part of proper service and maintenance 23 Guard Removal WARNING Belt guard should always be in place when engine is running A Raise the hood and remove the re taining clip of the rear pin and re move the pin B Pull the guard out of the center re taining bolt C Remove the guard Retaining clip Drive Belt Removal and Installation WARNING At the removal or in stallation of the drive belt be care ful not to burn yourself on the exhaust muffler 1 Remove the belt guard 24 2 Loosen the countershaft bearing re taining screw and open the bearing cage 3 Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the sliding half Hold in fully open position Slip the belt over the top edge of the fixed half 0 N 6 es 4 eS 4 Lift the countershaft upward ap prox 50 mm 2 in and slip the belt between the shaft and the bearing cage to remove completely C NOTE It may be necessary to loosen the brake adjustment in order to easily lift the countershaft 5 Slip the belt out from the drive pulley WARNING Never start or run engine without the drive belt in stalled Running an unloaded engine is dangerous To install the drive belt reverse the procedure C
15. starting engine G Tether Cut Out Switch Attach tether cord to wrist or other convenient location then snap tether cut out cap over receptacle before starting engine Snap over receptacle If emergency engine shut off is re quired completely pull cap from safety switch and engine power wili be auto matically shut 11 NOTE cap must be installed on the safety switch at all times in order to operate the vehicle WARNING If the switch is used in an emergency situation the source of malfunction should be deter mined and corrected before restarting engine H Rewind Starter Handle Auto rewind type located on right hand side of vehicle To engage mechanism pull handle 1 Primer A push pull button Pull and push but ton 2 3 times to activate primer The primer should always be used for cold engine starts After engine is warm however it iS not necessary to use primer when starting J Decompressor For models so equipped Two position OFF ON push pull knob To engage pull the decom pressor knob fully out CAUTION The decompressor provides easier starting by redu cing engine compression However leaving the decompressor engaged while running will damage your engine Always disengage after the engine has Started K Adjustable Steering Handle Remove steering cover Loosen the four 4 screws Adjust the handle to the desired p
16. vehicles sold while the above warranty is in effect 8 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE If a servicing problem or other difficulty occurs we suggest the following 1 Try to resolve the problem at the dealership with the Service Manager or Owner 2 If this fails contact your area distributor listed in the Operator Manual 3 Then if your grievance still remains unsolved you may write to us Bombardier Inc Service Department Recreational Products Division Valcourt Quebec Canada JOE 2LO April 1982 Bombardier Inc Valcourt Quebec Canada JOE 2LO Trademarks of Bombardier Inc OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS Q Why must my snowmobile be registered After all do have my original invoice as pro of of when purchased my snowmobile A Your warranty is valid at any authorized dealer of the product Your registration is the key element in providing the servicing dealer with the necessary data to com plete warranty claim forms This information is also used to notify owners in the event of a safety recall bought my snowmobile in O King County but snowmobile in Washington County Can the dealer in Washington County accept to perform warranty work on my snowmobile A Yes any authorized dealer in North America can perform warranty repairs pro viding the customer warranty registration card 15 presented Q Where can find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my snowmobile A In this Operator Manual provided wi
17. 9 SKANDIC 377 377 2 62 2 44 61 2 40 368 3 cm 22 47 in3 6 9 1 7500 VM 34 1 1 2 turn 1800 2000 22 Nem 16 ft ibs M6 9 Nem 6 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 85 Nem 62 ft lbs 65 Nem 48 ft lbs 38 Nem 27 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 289 cm 114 96 5 cm 38 108 42 1 2 82 cm 32 1 4 mm 1 8 60 Nem 45 ft lbs 26 Nem 19 ft lbs 188 kg 416 Ibs 7579 cm 1175 2 2 44 kPa 354 PSI 38 1 cm 15 353 cm 139 13 mm 1 2 gap between slide shoe and bottom inside of track Equal distance between edges of track guides and slider shoes 14 35 414 3758 00 33 3 mm 1 5 16 30 1 mm 1 3 16 200 mL 7 oz 14 35 414 3758 00 33 3 mm 1 5 16 30 1 mm 1 3 16 200 mL 7 oz 14 35 414 3758 00 33 3 mm 1 5 16 30 1 mm 1 3 16 200 mL 7 oz 41 277 377 ELECTRICAL Lighting system output 160 watts Bulb headlamp 60 60 W tail stop 5 21 W speedometer 5W optional on some models tachometer 5W optional Fuse ignition switch 15 A electric model main wiring 30 A electric model tachometer A optional Spark plug type N G K BR8ES gap mm 016 Ignition timing timing mark B T D C Direct 2 3 mm 090 19 2 31 090 20 M Indirect 2 6 mm 102 19 stroboscopic timing 6000 RPM FUEL Gas ty
18. 93 PSI elect 2 85 kPa 414 PSI 38 1 cm 15 38 1 cm 15 38 1 cm 115 269 2 cm 106 289 5 114 289 5 1147 13 mm 1 27 gap between slide shoe and bottom inside of track Equal distance between edges of track guides and slider shoes 15 34 17 35 414 3758 00 33 3 mm 1 5 16 30 1 mm 1 3 16 200 mL 7 oz 414 3758 00 33 3 mm 1 5 16 30 1 mm 1 3 16 200 mL 7 oz 414 3758 00 33 3 mm 1 5716 30 1 mm 1 3 18 200 mL 7 oz NORDIK 377 2 62 mm 2 44 61 mm 1 2 40 368 3 cm 22 47 ins 6 9 1 7500 VM 34 1 1 2 turn 1800 2000 RPM 22 Nem 16 ft Ibs M6 9 Nem 6 ft lbs M8 22 Nem 16 ft Ibs 85 Nem 62 ft Ibs 65 Nem 48 ft lbs 38 Nem 27 ft lbs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 274 cm 197 3 4 90 5 cm 35 1 2 130 8 51 1 2 76 2 cm 30 3 0 mm 1 8 60 Nem 45 ft lbs 26 Nem 19 ft lbs 181 4 kg 400 Ibs 6865 cm 1064 2 59 kPa 376 PSI 38 1 15 315 124 SKANDIC 277 277 1 72 mm 2 83 66 mm 2 60 268 7 cm 16 4 in3 6 7 1 7500 VM 34 1 1 2 turn 1100 1300 22 16 ft Ibs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 85 62 ft Ibs 22 16 ft Ibs 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 289 5 114 96 5 38 108 cm 42 1 2 82 cm 32 1 4 3 0 mm 1 8 60 Nem 45 ft lbs 26 Nem 19 ft lbs 181 kg 399 Ibs 7579 1175 in 2 34 kPa 340 PSI 38 1 cm 15 353 cm 13
19. AUTION Once belt is installed be sure to secure the counter shaft bearing by closing the bearing cage and firmly tightening the retaining SCrew WARNING After drive belt in stallation always check that the brake disc is correctly installed be tween the brake pads and that the brake is well adjusted Check brake light operation Brake light Switch Brake pads Brake disc Drive Belt Condition inspect belt for cracks fraying or ab normal wear uneven wear wear on one side missing cogs cracked fab ric 1f abnormal wear is noted proba ble cause could be pulley misalign ment excessive R P M with frozen track fast starts without warm up peri sheave oil on or dis torted spare belt Contact your dealer Check the drive belt width If less than 30 mm 1 3 16 in replace the drive belt New Drive Belt When installing a new drive belt break in period of 25 km 15 miles is strongly recommended NOTE Always store a spare belt a manner to allow its natural shape to be maintained Brake Condition brake mechanism on your snow mobile is an essential safety device Keep this mechanism in proper work ing condition Above all do not oper ate your snowmpbile without an effec tive Drake system WARNING Brake linings less than 3 mm 1 8 thick must be replaced Replacement must be per formed by an authorized dealer Brake pads 3 mm 178 mi
20. NCE NEW ADDRESS gt STREET b CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE APT 21 POSTAL CODE EE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP The ownership of this vehicle is transferred FROM NAME STREET CITY STATE PROVINCE TO NAME NO STREET b CITY STATE PROVINCE APT ZIP POSTAL CODE APT 21 POSTAL CODE 47 BOMBARDIER INC ATT WARRANTY DEPARTMENT VALCOURT QUEBEC CANADA JOE 2LO 6969059 9954989 9600600 094852 9690950 94509028452 22 2509292328926506 8h 2249085842 06 494b 5450 2920929 9 02906024290976mn9249 BOMBARDIER INC ATT WARRANTY DEPARTMENT VALCOURT QUEBEC CANADA JOE 2LO 48
21. Ski BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED 1516 King Edward Street Box 985 Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 2V8 204 633 7247 British Columbia BOMBARDIER INC EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION Atlantic Branch Box 670 Shediac New Brunswick 360 506 386 6117 Magdalen Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island BOMBARDIER INC EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION Quebec Branch 1350 Nobel Boulevard Boucherville Quebec J4B 514 527 2469 or 655 6121 Province of Quebec BOMBARDIER INC EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION Ontario Branch 230 Bayview Drive Barrie Ontario LAN 4Y8 705 728 8600 Province of Ontario TRACT EQUIPMENT 14325 114th Avenue Edmonton Alberta 2Y8 403 452 9910 Alberta District of Mackenzie N W T Yukon Ski Doo only BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED 1616 King Edward Street Box 985 Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 2V8 204 633 7247 Manitoba Sackatchewan HUDSON S BAY CO LTO 165 Hymus Blvd Pointe Claire Qu bec H9R 1G2 514 697 8500 North West Territories Franklin District amp Keewatin J W Randall Limited Weat Street P O Box 1050 Corner Brook Newfoundland A2H 607 709 634 3533 Newfoundiand Labrador 8 Moto Ski only CONSOLIDATED TURF 1965 EQUIP LTD 972 Powell Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3H OH6 204 633 7276 Manitoba Saskatchewan and a few countries in Ontario EQUIPEMENTS ARNAUD LIMIT E 469 Ar
22. TION COIL 9 EXTRA SPARK PLUG TWIN CYLINDER MODELS RD RED Vi VIOLET BL BLUE OR ORANGE YL YELLOW BH BROWN E WARNING Ensure all terminals are properly crimped on the wires and all connector housings are proper ly fastened 2 2 C gt a gt lt 7BL BK W BK WH AAAF WH h lig ue SPARK PLUG BK YL VI WH UR BEY IGNITION aes i Nm 5 P Hun F B START OR BK TETHER CUT OUT SWITCH NH Vt WH RD YL GY VI 6 SWITCH 3 RO 4 1 5 ay SPEEDOMETER OPTIONAL ON SOME MODELS RD YL HA m REGULATOR R CTIFIER OPTIONAL a il TACHOMETEA i I TAILLAMP 1 YL 3 AT VN 3 9 LIGHT SWITCH c BRL CITATION 4500 ELECTRIC COLOUR CODE Q LIGHTING COIL 140 W FUSE 30 A AMPLIFIER 9 FUSE 15 A 3 CHARGING COILS 0 STARTER 4 HEADLAMP 60 60 1 SOLENOID SWITCH S LAMP 5 W 2 BATTERY 24 A S TAILLAMP 5 21 W i3 REGULATOR RECTIFIER G FUSE 0 1 G4 IGNITION COIL GN GREEN GY GREY Vi VIOLET m oa YL YELLOW BR WARNING Ensure all terminals are properly crimped on the wires and all connector housings are proper ly fastened BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GP SPARK PLUGS BK YL 1 VI WH ee ene vi
23. Y YOUR SNOWMOSBILE CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS Throttle lever brake lever ignition light switch light switch headlamp dimmer switch emergency cut out switch tether cut out switch rewind starter handle primer decompressor adjustable steering handle speedometer fuel gauge hood opening too box spark plug holder fuse oo gt holders spare drive belt holder 10 BREAK IN PERIOD Break in 10 hour inspection inspection 14 FUEL Hecommended gasoline recommended oil oil injection system fuel mix ture ratio and mixing procedure fuel oil mixing chart 16 PRE START CHECK US APER T dA apes 18 STARTING PROCEDURE Manual starting electric starting before riding emergency starting 18 LUBRICATION Frequency steering mechanism drive axle countershaft support bearing slide suspension chaincase oil level oil injection system drive pulley 20 MAINTENANCE Chart guard removal drive removal drive belt condition new drive belt brake condition brake adjustment brake light switch adjust ment spark plug s battery suspension condition suspension adjustment track condition track tension and alignment drive pulley steering mechanism steering adjustment muffler attachment engine head nuts engine mount nuts carburetor adjustment oil injec
24. ainder of the 12 months period will be pro rated as follows 50 from April 30th to December 1st 4096 from December 1st to December 31st 3096 from January 1st to end of warranty Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden tal or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply 7 EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other legal rights which may vary from state to state or province to province Where applicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties of BOMBARDIER its distributors and the selling dealer in cluding any warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular pur pose otherwise the implied warranty is limited to the duration of this war ranty However some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply Neither the distributor the selling dealer nor any other person has been authorized to make any affirmation representation or warranty other than those contained in this warranty and if made such affirmation representa tion or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other person BOMBARDIER INC reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at any time being understood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to
25. and primer valve proceed as follows 1 Start the engine and allow it to run at idle speed until the engine reaches its operational temperature 2 Stop the engine remove the air silencer box start the engine 3 Using the concentrated Bombardier Snowmobile Oil squirt oil into the carburetor s throat until the engine dies 4 Remove the spark plug s and pour approximately 85 ml 3 fl oz Imp 3 fl oz U S of oil into the cylin derts 5 Crank the engine to allow the crank shaft to turn 2 or 3 revolutions 6 Reinstall the spark plug s and the air intake silencer Do not run engine during storage peri od Primer Valve 1 Disconnect the inlet primer hose from the primer vaive Outlet hose 2 Hold the hose higher than the gas tank to prevent gasoline from drain ing 3 Using an appropriate hose connect one end of the hose to the inlet of the primer valve and place the other end in a concentrated Bombardier Snowmobile Oil can 4 Activate the primer in order to fill it with oil 5 Reinstall the inlet primer hose to the primer valve Fuel Tank and Carburetor s Remove the cap then using a syphon remove the gasoline from tank WARNING Gasoline is flamma ble and explosive under certain conditions Always manipulate in well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vici nity Carburetor s must be dried out com pletely to p
26. days CAUTION Prior to charging the battery always remove it from the vehicle to prevent electrolyte spillage NOTE To prevent battery from discharging store it on a wooden shelf away from moisture WARNING Gases given off by a battery being charged are highly explosive Always charge in a well ven tilated area Keep battery away from cigarettes or open flames Avoid skin contact with electrolyte Coat electrical connections and switches with a greaseless metal protector if unavailable use petroleum jelly Store unit in a cool dry place Battery Removal amp Installation 1 Remove and push aside the injec tion oil reservoir Do not disconnect the hose Remove the oil reservoir Support 2 Disconnect the battery cables and remove the battery retainer cover CAUTION Be careful not to ground positive terminal with the chassis Red lead Disconnect black lead first the vent hole 4 Lift out the battery CAUTION Be careful nut to dam age the oil injection pump lever when lifting out the battery 5 Reinstall by reversing the procedure General Inspection Check the electrical wiring and compo nents retighten loose connections Check for stripped wires or damaged insulation Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and tighten loose bolts nuts and linkage NOTE Leave the drive belt off the pulleys for the entire storage period 3o PRE SEASON PREPARATION To simplify th
27. djustment Citation amp Mirage only Engine head nuts Engine mount nuts Muffler attachment Chaincase oil level Injection system oil level Citation amp Mirage only Brake operation and lining condition Ski alignment runners condition Steering arm retorque to 60 Nem 45 ft lbs Handlebar bolts retorque to 26 Nem 19 ft lbs Pulley alignment and drive belt condition Track condition tension and alignment Lubrication steering suspension drive axle countershaft support bearing Electrical wiring loose connections stripped wires damaged insula tion tighten all loose bolts nuts and linkage Operation of lighting system HI LO beam brake light etc test operation of emergency cut out switch and tether switch Battery electrolyte level Citation 4500 E We recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection list Date of 10 hour inspection Dealer signature Recommended Gasoline Use regular leaded or unleaded gaso line available from all service stations CAUTION Never experiment with different fuel or fuel ratios Never use naphtha methanol gasohol or similar products WARNING Never up the gas tank before placing the vehi cle in a warm area At certain tempera tures gasoline will expand and over flow Always wipe off any gasoline spillage from the snowmobile Recommended Oil AH models Use Bombardier Snowmobile Injec tion Oil P N 496 0133 00 1
28. e pre season preparation IMPORTANT Observe all Warnings we have drawn up small chart The Cautions mentioned throughout chart indicates servicing points to this manual which are pertinent to the performed by you and your servicing item being checked When component dealer If these services are performed conditions seem less than satisfactory as suggested your vehicle will give replace with genuine Bombardier parts you many hours of fun and low cost or suitable equivalents 156 BE PERFORMED BY DEALER PRE SEASON PREPARATION CHART TO BE PERFORMED BY OWNER Change spark plug s Check chaincase oil level Replace fuel filter located inside fuel tank Check track tension and alignment Lubricate suspension Inspect drive belt and install Check throttle cable for damage and free operation Check steering alignment and ski runner condition Inspect seals for possible cuts or leaks Check electrical wiring broken wire damaged insulation Inspect condition of starting rope Check tightness of all bolts nuts and linkage Refill gas tank Refill injection oil tank Citation amp Mirage only Replace injection oil filter Inspect brake condition and operation Set engine timing Check pulleys verify components and clean Lubricate Adjust carburetor s Adjust oil injection pump Citation amp Mirage only C NOTE B
29. e vehicle to prevent electrolyte spill age NOTE Always keep battery fully charged Suspension Condition Visually inspect all suspension compo nents including slider shoes springs wheels etc NOTE During normal driving snow will act as a lubricant and coolant for the slider shoes Extensive riding on ice or sanded snow will create excessive heat build up and cause premature slider shoe wear Suspension Adjustment The suspension is adjustable the front adjustment for surface condition the rear for driver s weight Adjuster blocks Vm C Pues E A ae SALLE LIAL ALE ALAA 27 3 z Driver s weight Ski track transfert weight When the front adjuster blocks are at the lowest elevation more weight is distributed on the skis At the highest position the weight 1 transferred to the track The rear ad juster blocks should be adjusted to suit the driver s preference 2 CAUTION Always turn the left side adjuster blocks in a clock wise direction the right side blocks in a counter clockwise direction Left and right adjuster blocks of each adjust ment must always be set at the same elevation NOTE For deep snow condition or hill climbing it is recommended to place the front adjuster blocks on the highest position Track Condition Lift the rear of the vehicle and support it off the ground With the engine off rotate the track by
30. efore installing new spark plug s it is suggested to burn the ex cess storage oil by starting the engine using the old spark plug s V CAUTION Only perform this procedure in a well ventilated area 36 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency Therefore items should be checked out in the same order as mentioned in the trouble shooting guide SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Check the tank level Check for possible clogging of fuel line item 4 Engine turns over but 1 No fuel to the engine fails to start or starts with difficulty Remove wet spark plugs turn ignition to OFF and crank engine several times Install clean dry spark plugs Start engine following usual starting procedure If engine continues to flood see your dealer Flooded engine Check for fouled or defective spark plug Dis connect spark plug wire unscrew plug and re move from cylinder head Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug on engine cowl being careful to hold away from spark plug hole Follow engine starting procedure and check for spark If no sparks appear replace spark plug If trouble persists contact your dealer Spark plug ignition Clogged fuel line water or Remove and clean the fuel filter Change filter dirt cartridge if necessary Check condition and connections of fuel lines Check the cleanliness of fu
31. el tank 5 Carburetor Contact your dealer for repair 6 Too much oil in fuel Contact your dealer 7 Engine timing Engine timing may be incorrect or out of ad justment Contact your dealer Running with a lean fuel mixture may produce excessive engine wear resulting in poor engine compression this occurs contact your dealer at once In the case of a seized engine contact your dealer 8 Engine compression Engine will not turn 1 Seized engine manually 3 SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Engine lacks accelera 1 Fouled or defective spark Check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails tion or power plug to start or starts with difficulty 2 Clogged fuel line water or Check fuel line condition See item 4 of En dirt gine turns over but fails to start or starts with difficulty 3 Carburetors Contact your dealer 4 Ignition First check item 3 of Engine turns over but fals to start or starts with difficulty lf the ignition system stil seems faulty contact your dealer 5 Engine H unable to locate specific symptoms contact your dealer Engine continually 1 Faulty spark plug Check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails to backfires start or starts with difficulty 2 Overheating Carburetor set too lean Contact your dealer 3 Engine timing incorrectly set Contact your dealer Snowmobile cannot 1 Drive Belt Check for damaged or worn drive belt Re reach
32. g WARNING When starting the vehicle in an emergency situation by the drive pulley do not make a knot at the end of the emergency rope and do not reinstall the belt guard LUBRICATION Frequency Routine maintenance Is necessary for all mechanized products and the snowmobile is no exception weekly vehicle inspection contributes to the life span of the snowmobile as well as retains safe and operation WARNING Only perform such procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other components systems not cov ered in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance pro cedures It is recommended that the steering system and suspension be lubricated monthly or every 40 hours of opera tion the vehicle is operated in wet snow Or in severe conditions these items should be lubricated more fre quently 20 Steering Mechanism WARNING Do not lubricate throttle and or brake cables and housings Lubricate the ski legs at grease fittings until new grease appears at joints Coat spring slider cushion with grease 914 lt 4 a 4 Ng 4 AQ oS a mm SO i c Oil spring coupler bolts ball joints and steering column bushings Drive Axle L
33. hat the track is free of particles which could be thrown out while track is rotating Keep hands tools feet and clothing clear of track Ensure no one is standing in close proximity to the vehicle To correct stop the engine loosen the rear idler wheels retaining screws then loosen the lock nuts and tighten the adjuster on side where the slider shoe is the furthest to the track insert guides Guide Slider shoes E Guide Tighten lock nuts and recheck the alignment Ensure to retighten the idler wheel retaining screws Retighten Drive Pulley With Roller Square Shaft all models except Citation 3500 amp 4500 Inspect the Duralon bushing condition by checking the free play of the sliding half pulley This is achieved by restrain ing the inner half and checking if the sliding half moves in the direction of the arrows more than mm 1 8 If SO contact your dealer Mark reference point on both halves Maximum free play 3 mm 1 87 Drive Pulley With Roller Round Shaft Citation 3500 amp 4500 E only This drive pulley requires lubrication bi monthly or every 20 hours of opera tion WARNING The lubrication of the drive pulley should be per formed only by an authorized dealer A disassembly cleaning inspection and lubrication where applicable should also be performed by the dealer every 50 operating hours or at the end of each season whichever occurs firs
34. il to 5 U S gals 50 1 NOTE To facilitate fuel mixing oil should be kept at room tempera ture To mix the gasoline and oil always use a separate clean container Never mix directly in your snowmobile tank For best results acquire two containers either plastic or metal Draw from one until empty then use the second one WARNING Gasoline is flamma ble and explosive under certain conditions Always manipulate in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vici nity If gasoline fumes are noticed while driving the cause should be de termined and corrected without delay Never add fuel while the engine is run ning Avoid skin contact with fuel at below freezing temperatures 1 Pour approximately 4 liters 1 gallon of gasoline into a clean con tainer 2 Add the full amount of oil required 3 Replace the container cap and shake the container thoroughly 4 Add the remainder of the gasoline 5 Once again thoroughly agitate the container using a funnel with a FINE MESH SCREEN to prevent the entry of foreign particles pour the mixture into the snowmobile tank WARNING To prevent fuel spill age a funnel must always be used when filling the gas tank NOTE When using pre mixed fuel always shake the container thoroughly as the oil has a tendency to settle FUEL OIL MIXING CHARTS 50 to 1 ratio A LL Eo 24
35. inate the haz ard your understanding of the infor mation will promote its correct use Most specifications are given in both metric and customary units Where precise accuracy is not required some conversions are rounded to even numbers for easier use A shop manual can be obtained for complete service maintenance and repair in formation SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE Observe the following precautions Throttle mechanism should be checked for free movement before starting engine Engine should be running only when belt guard and or pulley guard is secured in place Never run the engine without drive belt installed Running an unloaded engine can prove to be dangerous Never run the engine when the track is raised off the ground It can be dangerous to run engine with the hood removed Gasoline is flammable and explosive under certain conditions Always manipulate in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity If gasoline furnes are noticed while driving the cause should be determined and corrected without delay Maintain your vehicle in top mechan ical condition at all times Your snowmobile is not designed to be driven or operated on black top bare earth or other abrasive surfaces On such surfaces abnormal and excessive wear of critical parts is inevitable Your snowmobile is not designed to be operated on public streets road or highways In most States
36. l date of sale 5 EXCLUSIONS ARE NOT WARRANTED Normal wear on all items such as but not limited to drive belts slider shoes spark plugs bulbs runners on skis Replacement parts and or accessories which are not genuine BOMBARDIER parts and or accessories Damage resulting from installation of parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER parts Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the Operator Manual The labour parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance services including tune ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner Wet cells battery Vehicles designed and or used for racing purposes All optional accessories installed on the vehicle The normal warranty policy for parts and accessories if any applies Damage resulting from accident fire or other casualty misuse abuse or ne glect Damage resulting from operation of the snowmobile on surfaces other than snow Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile not approved in writ ing by BOMBARDIER Losses incurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and labour such as but not limited to transportation towing telephone calls taxis or any other incidental or consequential damages 6 BATTERY WARRANTY 12 consecutive months Pro rated 10096 warranty coverage will start on the date the snowmobile was purchased and run to the following April 30th The rem
37. lace the vehicle on a flat surface 7 6 m 25 from a wall or screen TOP VIEW 90 Headlamp horizontal Wali center line 7 6m 125 1 Ground SIDE VIEW With the suspension correctly adjusted the rider seated on the vehicle and the high beam ON check that the center of high intensity zone of high beam is 50 mm 2 below horizontal line of head lamp height Intensity zone of high beam projected on the wail Headlamp horizontal center line 7 7 Center line intensity zone To adjust remove the four caps turn upper or lower adjusting screws to ob tain desired beam position Adjusting screws itl n m 2 TE 1 4 jun Adjusting Screws 32 Bulb Replacement If the headlamp bulb is burnt tiit hood unplug the connector from the head lamp Remove the rubber boot and un fasten bulb retainer clips Detach the bulb and replace Retainer clips If taillight bulb is burnt expose the bulb by removing the red plastic lens To remove unfasten the two 2 screws WARNING Always check light operation after bulb replacement General Inspection Check the electrical wiring and compo nents retighten loose connections Check for stripped wires or damaged insulation Thoroughly inspect the ve hicle and tighten loose bolts nuts and linkage Inspect skis and ski runners for wear
38. le should not exceed 3 4 however brief full acceleration and speed variations con tribute to a good break in Continued wide open throttle accelerations prolonged cruising speeds and lugging are detrimen tal during the break in period NOTE Citation Mirage For the break in period only 450 ml 16 oz of Bombardier Snowmobile Injection oil should be added to the first full fuel tank filling Nordik Skandic Recommended fuel oil ratio is 40 1 during engine break in period This will assure additional protection dur ing the initial engine break in CAUTION Remove and clean spark plugs after engine break in NOTE A new drive belt requires a break in period of 15 25 km 10 15 miles 10 HOUR INSPECTION As with any precision piece of mechanical equipment we suggest that after the first 10 hours of operation or 30 days after the purchase whichever comes first that your vehicle be checked by your dealer This inspection will give you the opportuni ty to discuss the unanswered questions you may have encountered during the first hours of operation Remember that it is easier to remedy at this time than to allow the snowmobile to operate until a possible failure occurs The 10 hours inspection is at the ex pense of the vehicle owner 10 HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST Engine timing Fan beit tension Twin cylinder models only Spark plug s condition Remove and clean Carburetor s adjustment Oil injection pump a
39. liter available from your dealer This type of oil will flow at temperatures as low as minus 40 C 40 F It is a blend of specially selected base oils and additives which provides outstanding lubrication engine cleanliness and minimum spark plug fouling If Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil is unavailable substitute with Bombardier 50 1 Snowmobile OIl CAUTION Never use outboard or straight mineral oils Oil Injection System Citation amp Mirage Always maintain a sufficient amount of Bombardier Snowmobile injection oil in the injection oil tank 16 FUEL CAUTION Check level and refill every time you refuel NOTE For the break in period on ly 450 ml 16 oz of Bombardier Snowmobile Injection oil should be add ed to the first full fuel tank filling This will assure additionnal protection during the initial engine break in Fuel Mixture Ratio amp Mixing Procedure Nordik amp Skandic Oil must be added to the gasoline in pre measured amounts then both oil and gasoline shouid be thoroughly mixed together before fueling the tank The importance of using the correct fuel mixture cannot be overstressed An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious engine damage Recommended fuel ration is 50 1 40 1 during break in period 51 UNITS 500 ml oii to 25 liters 50 1 IMPERIAL UNITS 16 oz oil to 5 Imp gals 50 1 or 500 ml oil to 5 1 2 Imp gals 50 1 U S UNITS 12 oz o
40. n thickness 20 Brake Adjustment Brake should apply fully while brake control lever is still 13 mm 1 2 ap proximative from the handlebar grip 13 mm lf adjustment is required turn the brake cable adjuster counter clockwise until the brake disc is hard to turn then back off the adjuster to approximately 1 1 2 turn Recheck brake operation Brake cable adjuster WARNING Whenever the brake is readjusted the brake light switch operation must also be checked and adjusted as needed Brake Light Switch Adjustment To check operation Pull the brake lever to hold the pads on the disc Check that a light resistance is felt while rotating the driven pulley This is the position where the switch should have 1 the brake light To adjust Loosen the brake switch lock nut Holding brake lever at the lit posi unscrew the switch to put on the light or screw it in to put it out 26 44 Unscrew to light Tighten the brake switch lock nut and recheck brake light operation Spark Plug s Disconnect the spark plug wire s and remove the spark plugs Check the condition of the plug s A brownish tip reflects ideal condi tions Carburetor adjustment spark plug heat range etc are correct A black insulator tip indicates fouling caused by carburetor idle speed mix ture and or high speed mixture too rich incorrect fuel mixture ratio wrong type of spark
41. naud Avenue Sept lles Quebec G4R 3B3 418 962 5545 _ Labrador City Wabush CHARLES R BELL LIMITED P O Box 8127 81 Kenmount Road St John s Newfoundland 1 1 709 722 6700 Newfoundland and territory of Labrador excluding Labrador City and Wabush AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS Ski Doo amp Moto Ski BOMBARDIER CORPORATION All States excluding Alaska FIELD OFFICES East Main Street Road Malone New York 12953 518 483 4411 4505 West Superior Street Box 6106 Duluth Minnesota 55806 218 628 2881 1569 Idaho Falls Idaho 83401 208 529 9510 MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL CENTER 1049 Whitney Road Anchorage Alaska 99501 907 274 9513 Alaska HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE main components of your snow mobile engine track and frame are identified by different serial numbers It ENGINE may sometimes become necessary to SERIAL locate these numbers for warranty pur NUMBER poses or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft 9114905112 lt VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER NOTE We strongly recommend that you take note of all the serial numbers on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company will surely help in the event a snowmobile is stolen 9 CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS 2 ES D wr 34 mee N Sl Throttle Control Lever B Brake Control Lever C
42. ondition and if necessary replace instruments are protected with a 15 amperes rated fuse Fuse holder is lo cated near the ignition switch If instru ments stop operating check fuse con dition and necessary replace Spare Drive Belt Holder A spare drive beit can be installed in belly pan clip WARNING Always be careful not to burn yourself on the exhaust system when removing or installing drive belt NN ym Hitch Nordik amp Skandic only Fixed on the rear bumper the hitch has two attachment points A hook type and a plate type A hair pin is supplied to lock the hook type attachment WARNING When towing a sled or trailer always ensure to lock the hook or plate type attachment with the hair pin Trailers or sleds towed behind a snow mobile should always be loaded with the lowest possible center of gravity Use a rigid tow bar when pulling a tow sled behind your snowmobile When you are pulling passengers in a trailer or tow sled use moderate speed and avoid rough terrain for their safety Also have all passengers get out of a towed vehicle and walk across alil roads Each towed vehicle should have reflectorized material on each side and on the rear BREAK IN PERIOD With Bornbardier Rotax snowmobile engines a break in period is required before running the vehicle at full throttle Engine manufacturer recommendation is 10 to 15 operating hours Maximum throt t
43. orized dealer dis assembly cleaning inspection and lubri cation where applicable should also be performed by the dealer every 50 oper ating hours or at the end of each season whichever occurs first MAINTENANCE WARNING Only perform such The following Maintenance Chart indi cates regular servicing schedules to be procedures as detailed in this performed by you or your servicing manual It is recommended that dealer dealer If these services are performed assistance be periodically obtained on as suggested your snowmobile will other components systems not covered give you many years of low cost use in this manual Unless otherwise spe cified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance proce dures a 5 2 MAINTENANCE Mu E Ld M b CHART Z9t Saxe 90 2 Su Ses 55890 E Drive belt condition Brake condition Brake adjustment Spark plugis Battery Citation 4500 E Suspension condition NO ce cl 99 wi h ho N Ni NIN N Ni CO OO oo OE 0 amp gt Suspension adjustment Track condition Track tension and alignment Drive pulley Steering mechanism Steering adjustment Muffler attachment Engine head nuts Engine mount nuts Carburetor s adjustment Injection oil filter condition Oil injection pump adjustment Citation amp Mirage Fan belt twin cylinder
44. osition WARNING Do not adjust too high as the brake lever may con tact the windshield when turning Lock the steering handle in place by tightening the four 4 retaining screws to 26 Nem 19 ft lbs Reinstall steering cover retaining 12 L Speedometer Optional on some models The speedometer is linked directly to the drive axle Direct reading dial in dicates the speed of the vehicle Odo meter records the total distance travell ed On Nordik amp Skandic trip meter reset button is located on speedometer housing reset open hood and turn black knob until all numbers read zero M Fuel Gauge Tank Cap Upscrew fuel tank gap and withdraw dipstick to check fuel level WARNING Never use a lit match or open flame to check fuel level N Hood Opening Pull down the latches to unlock the hood from the anchor NOTE Always lift hood gently up until stropped by restraining device WARNING It is dangerous to run an engine with the hood open un fastened or removed Personal injury could result Tool Box Located under the hood To gain ac cess tilt hood Ideal location for spare rope first aid kit etc Spark Plug Holder Spare spark plugs can be carried in the special holes in the air silencer Fuse Holders Citation 4500 E otarting system is protected with a 30 amperes rated fuse Fuse holder is lo cated near the battery If engine does not start check fuse c
45. pe Regular leaded or unleaded Fuel tank capacity SI 28 4 liters Imp 6 25 gals U S 7 5 gals injection system Citation amp Mirage type Bombardier snowmobile injection oil tank capacity 2 55 L Imp 90 oz U S 86 oz Premixed fuel oil Nordik amp Skandic type Bombardier snowmobile injection oil ratio 50 1 BRAKE Type Disk Lining minimum 3 mm 1 8 thickness Control lever adjustment 13 mm 1 2 minimum distance from handlebar grip when fully applied Bombardier reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or to make addi tions to or improvements in its product without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on its products previously manufactured 42 IGNITION SWITCH OAK PLUG o 3 m WH RI BL Bh WH WH TETHER SWITCH VI WH Kiil SL CITATION 3500 ow F Suet 4500 NH DM MER cmm SS MIRAGE Il SKANDIC 277 377 a SPEEDOMETER OPTIONAL RD Yt ON SOME MODELS wot TAGE 5 REGULATOR I BN NOE ME an YL ee ef OPTIONAL 4 3 EET T3 pe TAILLAMP E T COLOUR CODE BK BLACK GN GREEN WH WHITE GY GREY 1 LIGHTING COIL 140 W 2 AMPLIFIER 3 CHARGING COILS 4 HEADLAMP 60 60 W 5 LAMP 5 W 6 TAILLAMP 5 21 W D FUSE 0 1 A 8 IGNI
46. plug heat range or excessive idiing e A light grey insulator tip indicates a lean mixture caused by carburetor high speed mixture adjusted too lean wrong spark plug heat range incorrect fuel mixture ratio or a leaking seai or gasket Normal brownish Overheated light grey Fouled black CAUTION If spark plug condi tion is not ideal contact your au thorized dealer Check spark plug gap using a wire feeler gauge Reinstall plugis and connect wire s Battery Citation 4500 Electric Check electrolyte levei weekly Electro lyte level must be at upper level line on battery casing If necessary add distilled water Bat tery connections must also be free of corrosion if cleaning is necessary re move corrosion using a stiff brush then clean with a solution of baking soda and water Rinse and dry well CAUTION Do not allow cleaning solution to enter battery will destroy the chemical properties of the electrolyte After reconnecting battery coat battery terminals and connectors with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion Check that battery is well secured and that battery overflow tube is not blocked or kinked WARNING Overflow tube must be free and open A kinked or bend tube will restrict ventilation and create gas accumulation that could re sult in an explosion Avoid skin contact with electrolyte v CAUTION Prior to charging the battery always remove it from th
47. revent gum formation dur ing the storage period Once the fuel tank is emptied remove the float chamber drain plug s from carburetor s Drain carburetor s and reinstall plug s Check all fuel lines Replace if neces Sary Chassis Clean the vehicle thoroughly removing all dirt and grease accumulation CAUTION Plastic alloy compo nents such as fuel tank controls windshield etc be cleaned using mild detergents or isopropyl alcohol Do not use strong soaps degreasing solvents abrasive cleaners paint thin ners etc Clean the frame For the aluminum por tion use only Aluminum cleaner and follow instructions on the container Touch up all metal spots where paint has been scratched off Spray all bare metal parts with metal protector Wax the cab for better protection CAUTION Cover the snowmobi le with an opaque tarpaulin This will prevent the sun rays or grime from affecting the plastic components and vehicle finish Battery Citation 4500 Electric Remove battery from vehicle and clean outside surface of battery with solution of baking soda and water Remove all deposits from posts then rinse with clear tap water CAUTION Do not allow cleaning solution to enter battery interior since it will destroy the electrolyte Check electrolyte level Refill if neces sary with distilled water Fully charge battery A stored battery must be recharged at least every 40
48. switch and tether switch Restart engine WARNING if engine does not shut off when applying the emer gency cut out switch and or when pull ing the tether cut out cap stop the en gine by turning off the ignition key Do not operate the vehicle further see your dealer Allow the engine to warm before oper ating at full throttle Emergency Starting Should the rewind starter rope fray and break the engine can be started with an emergency starter rope WARNING Do not start the ve hicle by the drive pulley unless it is a true emergency situation have the vehicle repaired as soon as possible Citation 3500 amp 4500 Electric Models with roller round shaft pulley Remove the belt guard from vehicle Refer to belt guard removal procedure page 24 Assemble the emergency starting clip and handle to the emergency starting rope and wind the rope tightly around the drive pulley WARNING Do not wind starting rope around your hand Hold rope by the handle only Start as per manual starting procedure WARNING When starting the vehicle in emergency situation by the drive pulley do not reinstall the belt guard 19 All Models Except Citation 3500 amp 4500 Electric with roller square shaft pulley Remove the belt guard from the vehi cle and wind the emergency rope tight around the drive pulley between the sliding half and the roller guard Start the engine as per usuai manual star tin
49. t Steering Mechanism Inspect the steering mechanism for tightness of components steering arms tie rods ball joints spring cou bolts etc If necessary replace or retighten Torque steering arm bolts to 60 Nem 45 105 60 45 ft Ibs Check the condition of the skis and the ski runners Repiace if more than half worn Steering Adjustment Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm 1 8 To check measure the distance between each ski at the front and rear of the leaf springs The front distance should be mm 1 87 more than the rear when the handlebar is horizontal IMPORTANT Close the front of the Skis manually to eliminate all slack from the steering mechanism 29 If adjustment is required Loosen the lock nuts of the longest tie rod Turn the tie rod manually until the skis are properly aligned Firmly retighten the lock nuts 3mm 1 87 toe out The handlebar should also be hori zontal when the skis are pointed to ward the front To adjust Loosen the lock nuts of the shortest tie rod Turn the tie rod manually until the handlebar is horizontal Retighten the lock nuts firmly WARNING The ball joint socket must run parallel with the steer ing arm The steering arm must be re strained when tightening the tie rod end lock nuts Tighten Restrain Muffler Attachment The engine muffler attaching parts are vital toward efficient muffler function Check
50. tart Model Citation 4500 E OFF 2 START Key operated 3 position switch start engine turn key fully clockwise to START position and hold Return key to ON position immediately when engine has started o stop engine turn key counter clockwise to OFF position CAUTION Holding key in START position when engine has started could damage starter mechanism D Light Switch Citation 4500 Electric push pull switch type to illuminate headlamp taillight pull switch knob Ignition switch must be turned to ON position E Headlamp Dimmer Switch dimmer switch located on left side of handlebar allows correct selec tion of headlamp beam To obtain high or low beam simply flick switch F Emergency Cut Out Switch A push pull type switch located on the right side of the handiebar stop the engine in an emergency push the but ton to the lower off position and simultaneously apply the brakes start engine button must be at the up per on position on OFF Lower position to stop engine Upper position Before starting The driver of this vehicle should familiarize himself with the function of this device by using it several times on first outing Thereby being mentally prepared for emergency situations re quiring Its use WARNING If the switch has been used in an emergency situa tion the source of malfunction should be determined and corrected before re
51. th the vehicle at the time of first sale Will the entire warranty be void or cancelled if do not operate or maintain my new snowmobile exactly as specified in the Operator s Manual A The warranty of the new snowmobile cannot be Voided or Cancelled However if a particular fallure is caused by operation or maintenance other than 15 shown in the Operator Manual THAT failure may not be covered under warranty This includes service work performed by the customer especially the critical ad Justments to ignition timing carburation and oil infection or oil mixture Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain neglect or abuse These terms are general and overlap each other in areas Some specific ex amples may include running the machine out of oil chain failure caused by a lack lubrication operating the machine with a broken or damaged part which causes another part to fail and so If you have any specific questions on operation maintenance please contact your dealer for advice Q What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period customer s responsibility includes costs of normal maintenance services non warranty repairs accidents and collision damage as well as oils spari plugs and incidental or consequential damages costs as explained in the warranty Q Are Genuine Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered b warranty
52. tion system fan belt headlamp beam aiming bulb replacement general 23 STORAGE Track suspension ski controls chaincase drive pulley engine and primer lubrication fuel tank and carburetor s chassis battery general inspection 33 PRE SEASON PREPARATION Pre season preparation 36 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 2 37 TOOLS DET 39 SPECIFICATIONS 8 2 40 WIRING DIAGRAMS 8 8 2 43 SI METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE 46 THE 1983 LIMITED WARRANTY 1 PERIOD BOMBARDIER INC as manufacturer warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST CONSUMER SALES every 1983 SKI DOO9 MOTO SKI snowmobile sold as NEW AND UNUSED by an authorized SKI DOO or MOTO SKI dealer respec tively for a period of 12 consecutive months 2 WHAT BOMBARDIER WILL DO BOMBARDIER will repair and or replace at its option components defective in material and or workmanship under normal use and service with a genuine BOMBARDIER component without charge for parts or labour at any authorized SKI DOO or MOTO SKI dealer during said warranty period CONDITION HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED Present to the servicing dealer the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Customer Registration card received by the customer from the selling dealer at time of pur chase 4 WARRANTY TRANSFER This warranty is transferable to subsequent owner s for remainder of warranty period from origina
53. ubricate at grease fitting using iow temperature grease Grease fitting CAUTION When lubricating the drive axle bearing do not apply excessive grease as the seal will be pushed out of its housing Check seal position with finger Countershaft Support Bearing On modeis equipped with a grease fit ting lubricate using low temperature grease Grease fitting Slide Suspension Lubricate idler wheels at grease fittings until grease appears at joints Use iow temperature grease only Grease fittings Also lubricate front amp rear arms on models equipped with grease fittings Z NOT 552 rx 27 TA 2 DII Chaincase Oil Level Check the oil level by removing the oil level cap plug Filler plug Cap plug Oil leve The oil shouid be level with the bottom of the oil level orifice NOTE The chaincase oii capacity is approximately 200 mi 7 02 21 Oil Injection System Citation amp Mlirage Always maintain a sufficient amount of Bombardier Snowmobile injection Oil in the injection oil tank CAUTION Check level and refill every time you refuel 22 Drive Pulley Roller round shaft type Citation 3500 amp r 4500 Electric This drive pulley requires lubrication bi monthly or every 20 hours of opera tion WARNING The lubrication of the drive pulley should be performed only by an auth
54. ure that filter is not obstructed by foreign particles if so see your dealer CAUTION An obstructed injec tion oil filter will cause oil starva tion resulting in serious engine dam age NOTE After a storage period it is important that your dealer re places the injection oil filter and that he verifies the oil flow of the injection pump Injection Pump Adjustment Proper oil injection pump adjustment is very important Any delay in the open ing of the pump can result in serious engine damage To check adjustment eliminate the throttle cable free play by pressing the throttle lever until a light resistance is felt then hold in place The aligning marks on the pump casting and lever must align perfectly If not contact your dealer Injection pump should be adjusted by your dealer NOTE The oil injection pump synchronizing marks can be seen by placing a mirror between the side pan and the pump Marks must align Fan Belt Twin cylinders en gine only Inspect belt for cracks uneven wear etc Check fan belt tension 10 mm 3 8 free play should exist when de flection is correct If belt seems damaged or if tension is incorrect contact your dealer immedi ately WARNING If fan protector is re moved always reinstall after ser vicing 31 Headlamp Beam Aiming The angle of the headlamp beam has been pre adjusted prior to delivery Should you wish re adjustment p

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