BOMBARDIER 1980 Operator`s manual
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1. 44 BOMBARDIER LIMITED ATT WARRANTY DEPARTMENT VALCOURT QUEBEC CANADA JOE 2L0 BOMBARDIER LIMITED ATT WARRANTY DEPARTMENT VALCOURT QUEBEC CANADA JOE 2L0 LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED Kalarnalka Lake Road Box 158 Vernon British Columbia V1T 6M2 604 545 1314 British Columbia BOMBARDIER LIMITED EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION Atlantic Branch P O Bax 670 Shediac New Brunswick 3G0 506 532 4454 Magdalen Island Nova Scotia Naw Brunswick Prince Edward Island BOMBARDIER LIMITED EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION Quebec Branch 1350 Nobel Boulevard Boucherville Quebec J4B 1A 514 527 2469 or 655 6121 Province of Quebec BOMBARDIER LIMITED EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION Ontario Branch 230 Bayview Drive Barrie Ontario LAM 28 705 728 8600 Province of Ontario BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED 1618 King Edward Street Box 985 Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 2VB 2041 633 7247 Manitoba Saskatchewan HUDSON S BAY CO LTD 165 Hymus Boulevard Pointe Claire Qu bec M4W 1AB 512. M d Tn 2D Litho d in Canada E ICT m ree LE mmm eee SS E SS A T _ y yoyo 555 55 S SEES SENS SS o S AS 55 5 S X SES 52 2 SS SS 222 2 2 22 22 2 2 25 SS 222 5 2 22 8 5 5 222 20 220202 SS 22250 22 S SSS SS 2 model 1 purchase date warranty expiry date DEALER IMPRINT AREA TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE The following are trademarks of Bom AFTER SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT bardier Limited BOMBARDIER LIMITED BOMBARDIER EVEREST MOTO SKI VALCOURT QUEBEC SKi DOO CITATION FUTURA CANADA JOE 2L0 ALPINE OLYMPIQUE SPIRIT BLIZZARD T NT NUVIK CARRY BOOSE MIRAGE ELAN SUPER SONIC ELITE ULTRA SONIC GRAND PRIX SPECIAL INDEX E FOREWORD eae 2 SAFETY MAINTENANCE 3 CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS Throttle lever brake lever ignition light switch headlamp dimmer switch emer gency cut out switch light switch manual starter handle primer tether cut out switch adjustable steering speedometer optional on some models hood open ing tool box fuel gauge 4 BREAK IN PERIOD Break in inspection inspect
3. 90 Wal Headlamp horizontal center line Po D POM 7 7 6 m 25 ft SIDE VIEW Ground 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 27 below horizontal line of headlamp height Intensity zone Headlamp of high beam horizontal projected on center line the wall SS Center line intensity zone To adjust remove headlamp chrome ring turn upper or lower adjusting screws to obtain desired beam posi tion M8 Oil Injection Pump Adjustment CAUTION The carburetor must be adjusted before adjusting the ail injection pump Make sure the idle speed is 2000 RPM To adjust With engine stopped eli minate 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 loosen the adjuster nut and ad just accordingly Tighten the adjuster nut NOTE The oil injection pump synchronizing marks can be seen by placing a mirror between the side Ipan and the pump Adjuster Marks must cable 9 CAUTION Proper oil injection pump adjustment is very im portant Any delay in the opening of the pump can in serious engine damage 21 STORAGE Bulb Replacement If the
4. Tel os 2 ER Sy Brake disc To instail the drive belt reverse the procedure CAUTION Once belt is installed be sure to secure the counter shaft bearing by closing the bearing cage and firmly tightening the retaining screw 14 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 Oil spring coupler bolts Chaincase Oil Level Check the oil level by removing the oil level cap plug Filler Cap plug The oil should be level with the bottorr of the oil level orifice NOTE The chaincase oil capacit is approximately 170 mL 6 2 MAINTENANCE The following Maintenance Chart ind cates regular servicing schedules to be performed by you or your servicing dealer f these services are performed as suggested your snowmobile will give you many years of low cost use WARNING Only perform such procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically on other components systems not coered this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance pro cedures Grease fittings Code Weekly Page W1 Spark plug 15 W2 Battery electric start models 16 W3 Suspension condition 16 W4 Track condition 16 W5 Track tension a
5. 1 72 mm 2 83 66 mm 2 60 268 7 cm 16 4 in3 6 7 1 CITATION 4500 2 62 mm 2 44 61 mm 2 40 368 3 cm 22 47 in3 6 9 1 CITATION SS 2 62 mm 2 44 61 mm 2 40 368 3 cm 22 47 in 6 55 1 VM 34 228 VM 34 229 2 x 30 111 1 1 2 turn 1 turn 2000 RPM 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 1500 2000 RPM 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 1500 2000 22 Nem 16 ft lbs 249 cm 98 92 7 cm 36 1 2 98 4 cm 38 3 4 82 32 1 4 263 103 1 2 92 7 36 1 2 98 4 38 3 4 82 cm 32 1 4 249 98 92 7 36 1 2 98 4 cm 38 3 4 82 cm 32 1 4 3 2 mm 1 8 3 2 mm 1 8 man 160 kg 353 Ibs 159 7 kg 352 Ibs elec 172 4 kg 380 Ibs 6225 cm 965 in 5838 cm 905 in man 2 52 kPa 366 PSI 2 68 kPa 389 PSI elec 2 72 kPa 394 PSI 3 2 mm 1 8 148 3 kg 327 Ibs 5838 cm 905 2 2 49 kPa 361 PSI 38 1 cm 15 x 269 3 cm 106 13 mm 1 2 gap should exist between slide shoe and bottom inside of track Equal distance between edges of track guides and slider shoes 15 34 170 mL 6 oz 30 15 mm 1 3 16 140 watts 45 45 W 5 21 W W275 T2 W3C 4 mm 016 mm 014 2 35 092 28 4 liters 6 25 gals 7 8 gals 38 1 15 x 289 6 cm 114 16 33 170 mL 6 oz 30 15 mm 1 3 16 140 watts 45 45 W 5 21 W W275 T2 W3C 4 mm 016 35 mm 014 2 07
6. EXCLUSIONS items and components Any of the following expendable items and or components that are damaged or worn due to normal use variable speed drive belt wind shield filters ignition breaker points condensers spark plugs light bulbs protective lenses brake linings ski runner shoes slider shoes on suspension and variable speed pulleys labels soft trim ap pearance items lubricants and paints and all tune ups seized melted or holed piston and adjustments required Also excluded are 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 supplied with each SKI DOO snowmobile The labour parts and lubricants cost of ail maintenance services including tune ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner Damage resulting from improper servicing or adjustment of the drive pulley assembly The drive pulley assembly is factory sealed and can only be serviced by an authorized SKI DOO dealer e Vehicles used for racing purposes Vehicle used for rental purpose or other business purposes All optional accessories installed on the vehicle The normal warranty policy for parts and accessories if any applies e Damage resulting from operation of the snowmobile on surfaces other than snow e Damage resulting from accident fire or other casualty misuse abuse or neglect Damage
7. D Headlamp Dimmer Switch Emergency Cut Out Switch F Light Switch Electric Model A Throttle Control 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 Control Lever Located on the left side of handlebar When compressed the brake is ap plied When released it automatically returns to its original position Braking effect is proportionate to the pressure applied on the lever C Ignition Light Switch OFF ON Manual Starter Handle H Primer l Tether Cut Out Switch J Adjustable Steering Handle Speedometer Optional on Some Models Key operated 2 position switch To start engine first turn key clockwise to ON position To stop engine turn key counter clockwise to OFF position The lights are automatically ON when ever the engine is running Electric Start Models OFF ON START Key operated 3 position switch To start engine turn key fully clockwise to START position and hold Return key to ON position immediately when engine has started To stop engine turn key counter ciockwise to OFF position D Headlamp Dimmer Switch The dimmer switch located on left side of handlebar allows correct selec tion of headlamp beam To obtain high or low beam simply depress switch E Emergency Cut Out Switch A push b
8. broken by other than a duly authorized representative of Bombardier Pulley Guard Removal WARNING Pulley guard shoul always be place when engine is running A Raise the hood and pull up the front retaining pin pry the guard removal rearward and raise the guard Pull the guard out of the center re taining C Remove the retaining clip of the rear pin and remove the pin D Remove the guard Drive belt removal and installation WARNING At the removal or in Stallation of the drive belt be careful not to burn yourself on the ex haust muffler 1 Remove the pulley guard 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 4 Slip the belt over the top edge of the sliding half 5 Lift the countershaft upward ap prox 50 mm 2 in and slip the belt between the shaft and the bearing cage to remove completely y Ae 13 Slip the belt out from the drive pulley WARNING It may necessary to loosen the brake adjustment order to easily lift the countershaft Al ways check that the brake disc is cor rectly installed between the brake pads and that the brake is well adjusted Check brake light operation Brake light 2 switch lt V AN wi _ LAN rake pads
9. coupler bolts etc If necessary re place or retighten Check the condition of the skis and the ski runners Replace if worn W9 Drive Pulley roller square shaft type dual carburetor models only 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 both nalves Maximum free play mm 11 87 Drive Pulley roller round shaft type single carburetor models This drive pulley requires monthly or every 20 hours of tion WARNING The lubrication of the drive pulley should be 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 first IMPORTANT The drive pulley assem bly will be excluded from warranty if the factory seal is broken by other than a duly authorized representative of Bombardier M1 Brake The 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 snowmobile without an effec tive brake system WARNING Brake pucks less than 3 mm 1 8 thick must be replaced Repla
10. headlamp bulb is burnt tilt cab unplug the connector from the head lamp Remove the rubber boot and un fasten bulb retainer clips Detach the bulb and replace If taillight bulb is burnt expose the bulb by removing the red plastic lens To remove un screw the two 2 Phillips head screws Verify all lights after replacement 22 is during summer or 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 start and 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 snowmobile with a cut torn o damage track Lift the rear of vehicle until track i clear of the ground then su
11. ly Store unit in a cool dry place Chassis Clean the vehicle thoroughly removing all dirt and grease accumulation CAUTION Plastic alloy compo nents such as fuel tank wind shield etc can be cleaned using mild detergents or isopropyl alcohol Do not use strong soaps degreasing solvents abrasive cleaners paint thinners etc Inspect the cab and repair any dam age Repair kits are availabie at your authorized dealer Clean the frame For the aluminum portion use only Alumi num 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 NOTE Apply wax on glossy finish of cab only Protect the vehicle with a cover to prevent dust accumula tion during storage CAUTION If for some reason the snowmobile has to be stored out side it is necessary to cover it with an Opaque tarpaulin This caution will pre vent the sun rays affecting the plastic components and the vehicle finish 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 25 PRE SEASON PREPARATION Snow is falling and you are now antic ipating t
12. made such affir mation representation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other person CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 f 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 Limited Customer Relations Department Recreational Product Group Valcourt Quebec Canada JOE 210 38 Bombardier Limited reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at any time being understood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to vehicles sold while the above warranty is in effect November 1978 Bombardier Limited Valcourt Quebec Canada JOE 2LO Trademark of Bombardier Limited Registered Trademark Bombardier Limited 39 OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS Why must my snowmobile be registered After all do have my original invoice as proof of when purchased my snowmobile A The information provided by the Customer Warranty Registration card is computerized and all warranty claims thereafter are processed by the com puter Without this valuable information on the Warranty Registration Card we cannot acknowledge warranty or notify owners of a possible safety recall How do know my vehicle has been regis
13. resulting from modification to the snowmobile not ap proved in writing by BOMBARDIER e 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 37 Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or ex clusion may not apply CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED Present to the servicing dealer the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Customer Registration card given by the selling dealer at time of pur chase 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 pro vince Where applicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other ex pressed or implied warranties of BOMBARDIER Its distributors and the selling dealer including any warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose otherwise the implied warranty Is limited to the duration of this warranty 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
14. throttle cable adjuster jam nut unlocked press the throttle lever against the handle grip By turning the cable adjuster adjust the carburetor slide cut away so that it is flush with the top of the carburetor bore Tighten the cable adjuster jam nut Throttle cable adjuster WARNING It is important that the throttle slide adjustment be performed to ensure proper function ing of throttle mechanism C idle Speed Adjustment Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it contacts the throttle slide then continue turning two 2 additional turns This will provide a preliminary idle speed setting Start the engine and allow it to warm then adjust the idle speed to 2000 R P M by turning the idle speed screw clockwise or counter clockwise CAUTION Do not attempt to set the idle speed by using the air screw Severe engine damage can cur If idle speed is unattainable con tact your authorized dealer W7 Drive Belt Inspect the belt for cracks fraying or abnormal wear uneven wear wear on one side etc If abnormal wear is not ed probable cause 15 puiley ment Contact your dealer Check the drive belt width if less than cm 1 3 16 replace NOTE When installing a new drive belt a break in period of 15 2b km 10 15 miles is strongly recom mended W8 Steering Mechanism Inspect the steering mechanism for tightness of components steering arms tie rods ball joints spring
15. 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 J Adjustable steering handle Remove handle cap and loosen the 4 bolts Adjust the steering handle to the de sired position Lock the steering handle in place by tightening the four 4 screws to 26 Nem 19 ft lbs WARNING Do not adjust the handiebar to high to avoid inter ference when turning between the brake lever and windshield K Speedometer The speedometer is linked directly to the drive axle Direct reading dial indi cates the speed of the vehicle eter records the total distance travelled Hood Opening Pull down the latches to unlock the hood from the anchor NOTE Always lift hood gently up until stopped by restraining de vice WARNING It is dangerous to run an engine with the hood open or removed Personal injury could result BREAK IN PERIOD Tool Box Located under the cab To gain access tilt cab Ideal location for spare plugs belt rope etc Fuel Gauge Unscrew fuel tank cap and withdraw dipstick to check fuel level WARNING Never use lit match or open flame to check fuel level With Bombardier Rotax snowmobile engines a break in period is required before running the vehicle at full throt tle Engine manufacturer recommen dation is 10 to 15 operating
16. vehicle in top mecha nical condition at all times Your snowmobile is not designed to be driven or operated on black top bare earth or other abrasive sur faces On such surfaces abnormal and excessive wear of critical parts is inevitable SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE e Only perform procedures as detailed in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and mainte nance procedures e 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 he snowmobile engine can be stopped by activating the emergen Cy cut out or tether switches or tur ning off the key e Whenever the vehicle is parked out doors overnight or for a long period it is suggested to protect it against the inclemency of the wheather with a snowmobile cover Please read and understand all other warnings contained elsewhere 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 can cause damage to the vehicle or possible personal iniury THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF RESALE CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS Throttle Control Lever B Brake Control Lever C lgnition Light Switch
17. your dealer for repair Drain the fuel tank and refill with the correct gas oil mixture Engine timing may be defective or out of ad justment Contact your dealer Running with a lean fuel mixture may produce excessive engine wear resulting in poor engine compression If this occurs contact your dealer at onte the case of a seized engine contact your dealer 27 SYMPTOMS Engine lacks accelera tion or power Engine continually backfires Snowmobile cannot reach full speed 28 POSSIBLE CAUSES Fouled or defective spark plug Clogged fuel line water or dirt Carburetors Faulty ignition Faulty spark plug Overheated Engine timing incorrectly set Drive Incorrect track adjustment Faulty engine Pulley misaligned WHAT TO DO Check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails to start or starts with difficulty Check fue line condition See item 4 of En gine turns over but fails ta start or starts with difficulty Readjust the carburetor See Maintenance section If trouble persists contact your dealer First check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails to start or starts with difficulty the ignition system still seems faulty contact your dealer If unable to lacate specific symptoms contact your dealer Check item 3 of Engine turns ovar but fails to start or starts with difficulty Carburetor set too lean Contact y
18. 15 HEADLAMP 45 45 W TAILLAMP 5 21 W LIGHT 5 W BATTERY 24 A STARTER SOLENOID SWITCH REGULATOR RECTIFIER Brown on some models OR BK TETHEA CUT OUT SWITCH H RO YL M E OFF mu wow 4 d ON c A did IGNITION SWITCH VI WMH KILL 2 AA SWITCH 6 M J DIMMER ai SWITCH 7 OPTIONAL SPEEDOMETER ae HEADLAMP LIGHT SWITCH AD Y L 2 8 4 P TAILLAMP BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH OPTIONAL TACHOMETER TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL START MODEL LIGHTING COIL 110 W LIGHTING COIL 30 W IGNITION COIL HEADLAMP 45 45 W LAM 5 W TAILLAMP 5 21 W FUSE 1 Brown on some models 5 TAILLAMP VOLTAGE REGULATOR m a t KILL SWITCH BK DIMMER M SPEEDOMETER OPTIONAL ON SOME MODELS 92 21 Bh dl E JE d OPTIONAL TACHOMETER BK p BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HEADLAMP 5 1 METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE BASE UNITS DESCRIPTION UNIT SYMBOL length meter m mass kilogram kg liquid liter L temperature celsius pressure kilopascal kPa torque Newton meter Nem speed kilometer per hour km h PREFIXES PREFIX SYMBOL MEANING VALUE kilo k one thousand 1 000 centi one hundredth of a 0 01 milli m one thousandth of a 0 001 THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS S
19. 41 697 8500 North West Territories Franklin District amp Keewatin J W RANDALL LIMITED West Street Box 1050 Corner Brook Newfoundland A2H 6G7 709 634 3533 Newfoundland Labrador TRACT EQUIPMENT 14325 114th Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5M 2 8 403 452 9910 Alberta Dist Mackenzie Yukon AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS BOMBARDIER CORPORATION 4505 West Superior Street Box 6106 Duluth Minneseta 55806 218 628 2881 North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Michigan Indiana Ohio less eastern half Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia Virginia Northern idaho Northern Wyoming Montana lowa Washington ELLIOTT amp HUTCHINS INC East Main Street Road Malone New York 12953 518 483 4411 New York Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Northern half of Ohio MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL CENTER 1049 Whitney Road Anchorage Alaska 99501 907 274 9513 Alaska TIMBERLAND MACHINES INC 10 North Main Street Lancaster New Hampshire 03584 1603 788 4738 Maine New Hampshire Vermont 45 46 48
20. Do not operate a snowmobile with a cut torn or damaged track W5 Track Tension and Alignment The suspension is adjustable the front adjustment for surface condition the rear for driver s weight When the front adjuster blocks are at the lowest elevation more weight is distributed on the skis At the highest position the weight is transferred to the track The rear adjuster blocks should be adjusted to suit the driver s pre ference em aa 22 EE we 25224 dex 2 WZ Adjuster blocks CAUTION Always turn the left side adjuster blocks in a clock wise direction the right side blocks ina counter clockwise direction Left and right adjuster blocks of each adjust ment must always be set at the same elevation Lift the rear of vehicle and support with a mechanical stand Allow the slide to extend normally Check the gap 13 mm 1 2 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 22 mE MEN us Aaa B 13 mm 172 CAUTION Too much tension will result in power loss and ex cessive stresses on suspension com ponents If necessary to adjust Loosen the rear idler wheel retaining screw and then loosen or tighten the adjuster bolts lo cated on the inner side of the rear idler wheels correct tension is unat tainable Contact your dealer NOTE Track tension and a
21. RRANTY 36 OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS _ 40 HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE 42 CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP _ 43 LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS sss 45 FOREWORD CONGRATULATIONS You are now the proud owner of a new 1980 Bom bardier snowmobile This vehicle is the result of incomparable teamwork be iween Bombardier designers engi neers and technicians Consequently this vehicle is designed and engineered with safety handling comfort and quietness in mind The Operator Manual and the Snow mobile Safety handbook have been prepared to acquaint the owner oper ator of a new snowmobile with the var ious vehicle controls maintenance and safe operating instructions Each is indispensable for the proper use of the product and should be kept with the vehicle at all 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 emphasizes particular in formation denoted by the following symbols and wording WARNING identifies an instruc tion which if not followed could cause personal injury CAUTION Denotes an instruc tion which if not followed could severely damage vehicle components NOTE indicates supplementary information needed to fully co
22. The lubrication of the drive pulley should be 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 of each season which ever occurs first IMPORTANT The drive pulley bly will be excluded from warranty if the factory seal is broken by other than a duly authorized representative of Bombardier Fuel Tank Remove the cap then using a syphon remove the gasoline from tank WARNING Gasoline is flamma ble and explosive under certain conditions Always perform procedures in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity Carburetor Carburetor must be dried out comple tely to prevent gum formation during the storage period Once the fuel tank is emptied remove the float chamber drain plug on each carburetor Drain carburetor _ Re install plug and connect fuel line Cylinder Lubrication Engine internal parts must be lubricated to protect cylinder walls from possible rust formation during the storage period NOTE This operation should be repeated every 40 days during storage 23 Remove the spark plugs Operate the rewind starter to bring the piston at top position Pour the equivalent of one spoonful of oil into spark plug hole Slowly crank the engine several times using the manual starter Repeat abo
23. YSTEME INTERNATIONAL ABREVIATES SI IN ALL LANGUAGES 35 LIMITED WARRANTY SKI DOO SNOWMOBILES 1980 BOMBARDIER Limited as manufacturer warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST CONSUMER SALE every 1980 Ski Doo snow mobile sold as NEW AND UNUSED by an authorized SKI DOO dealer subject to the following limitations and conditions for a period of two 2 seasons maximum for models Elan Citation Everest Elite Warranty STARTS on the date of sale to the first consumer and ENDS the SECOND APRIL 30TH following the date warranty coverage started e Ninety 90 consecutive days for the following models BLIZZARD 5500 7500 9500 and ALPINE subject to the fol lowing 1 When a sale is made after MARCH 31ST of a given year but before THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER of the same year the war ranty will start on DECEMBER 1ST following the date of sale and terminate 90 days later 2 When a sale is made on or after JANUARY 2ND of a given year the unused portion of the 90 days warranty as of MARCH 31ST of that year will be carried over to the next season beginning the 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER Any 1980 model not listed is not warranted WHAT WE 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 dealer during said warranty period 36
24. apply throttle while starting 5 Released key immediately after en gine has started 6 Check operation of the emergency cut out switch and tether switch Restart engine WARNING If engine does not shut off when applying the mer gency cut out switch and pulling the tether cut out cap stop the engine by turning off the ignition key Do not operate the vehicle further see your dealer 7 Allow the engine to warm before operating at full throttle Emergency Starting Single Carburetor Models with roller round shaft pulley Should the rewind starter rope fray and break the engine can be started with an emergency starter rope and clip 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 Remove the pulley guard from vehicle Assemble the emergency starting clip to the emergency starting rope and wind the rope tightly around the drive pulley Start as per manual starting procedure WARNING When starting the vehicle in an emergency situation by the drive pulley do not reinstall the pulley guard 11 LUBRICATION Dual Carburetor Models with roller square shaft pulley Remove the pulley guard from the ve hicle and wind the emergency rope tight around the drive pulley between the sliding half and the roller guard Start the engine as per usual manual starting WARNING When starting the vehicl
25. cement must be per formed by an authorized dealer Brake should apply fully while brake control lever is still 13 mm 1 2 ap proximative from the handlebar grip 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 2 turn Recheck brake operation Brake cable adjuster 19 WARNING Whenever the brake is readjusted the brake light switch operation must also be checked and adjusted as needed M2 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 3 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 If adjustment 15 required Loosen the lock nuts of the longer tie rod Turn the tie rod manually until the skis are properly aligned Firmly retighten the lock nuts mm 1 8 toe out The handlebar should also be horizontal when the skis are pointed toward the front To adjust Loosen the lock nuts of the shorter 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 socket must be restrained when tightening the tie ro
26. d end lock nuts 20 mb AL EE PUEDE Parallel EE me CEU E D E n Meme e M3 Engine Head Nuts With the engine cold check that the engine head nuts are tight and equally torqued to 22 Nem 16 ft lbs IMPORTANT The engine head nut tor que should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation M4 Engine Mount Nuts Ch ck the engine mount nuts for tight ness Retighten if necessary M5 Muffler Attachment The engine muffler attaching parts are vital toward efficient muffler function Check all attachments Replace the springs and or tighten if necessary M6 Fan Belt Inspect belt for cracks uneven wear etc Check fan belt tension 6 mm 1 47 free play should exist when deflection is correct if belt seems damaged or if tension is in correct contact your dealer immedi ately WARNING If fan protector is re moved always reinstall after ser vicing M7 General Inspection Check the electrical wiring and compo nents retighten loose connections Check for stripped wires or damaged in sulation Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and tighten loose bolts nuts and linkage Inspect skis and ski runners for wear Headlamp Beam Aiming The angle of the headlamp beam has been pre adjusted prior to delivery Should you wish re adjustment place the vehicle on a flat surface 7 6 m 25 from a wall or screen TOP VIEW
27. e 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 pulley guard Sliding Frequency Routine maintenance is necessary for all mechanized products and the snowmobile is no exception A weekly vehicle inspection contributes to the life span of the snowmobile as well as retains safe and dependable operation It is recommended that the steering system and suspension be lubricated monthly or every 40 hours of opera tion If the vehicle is operated in wet snow Or in severe conditions these items should be lubricated more fre quently 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 Drive Pulley roller round shaft type single carburetor models 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 first IMPORTANT The drive pulley assem bly will be excluded from warranty if the factory seal is
28. f cleaning is necessary re move corrosion using a stiff brush then clean with a solution of baking soda and water Rinse and dry well 16 CAUTION Do not allow cleaning solution to enter battery It will destroy the chemical properties of the electrolyte After reconnecting battery coat battery terminals and connectors with petro leum 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 CAUTION Prior to charging the battery always remove it from the vehicle to prevent electrolyte spill age W3 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 not to mention dirt asphalt etc never re commended will create excessive heat build up and cause premature slider shoe wear W4 Track Condition Lift the rear of the vehicle and support it off the ground With the engine off rotate the track by 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
29. he next snowmobile safari If you have observed and adhered to the storage procedures outlined in this manual your vehicle preparation be comes a relatively easy task To simplify the pre season preparation we have drawn up a small chart The chart indicates servicing points to be performed by you and your servicing dealer if these services are performed as suggested your vehicle will give you many hours of fun and low cost use IMPORTANT Observe all Warnings and Cautions mentioned throughout this manual which are pertinent to the item being checked When component conditions seem less than satisfactory replace with genuine Bombardier parts or suitable equivalents 26 To be performed by owner PRE SEASON PREPARATION CHART To be performed by dealer Change spark piugs Check chaincase oil level Check pulleys verify components and clean Lubricate Check steering alignment and ski runner condition On vehicle equipped with fuel filter cartridge replace cartridge Check track tension and alignment Lubricate suspension Inspect drive beit and install Check throttle cable for damage and free operation Inspect brake condition and operation Inspect oil seals for possible cuts or leaks Set engine timing if necessary replace breaker points Check electrical wiring broken wire damaged insulation Inspect condition of starting rope Check tightness of ail bolts nuts and linkage Refill injecti
30. hours Dur ing this period a richer mixture is needed i e 40 parts of gas for 1 part of 50 1 Bombardier oil Maximum throt tle should not exceed 3 4 however brief full acceleration and speed varia tions contribute to a good break in Continued wide open throttle accelera tions prolonged cruising speeds and lugging are detrimental during the break in period Oil injection Models Oil injection models do not require mix ing with gas However proper break in period applies 10 Hour Inspection As with any precision piece of mechan ical equipement we suggest that after the first 10 hours Of Operation or 30 days after the purchase whichever comes first that your vehicle be check ed by your dealer This inspection will give you the opportunity 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 CHECK LIST Engine timing Fan belt tension Spark plug s condition Remove and clean Carburetor adjustment injection pump adjustment TE Engine head nuts Engine mount nuts NE Muffier attachment and injection system oil levels Brake operation and lining condition a Ski alignment runner c
31. ile tank NOTE When using pre mixed fuel always shake the container thoroughly as the oil has a tendency to settle WARNING Never top up gas tank before placing the vehicle in a warm area At certain temperatures gasoline will expand and overflow Oil Injection Models Always maintain a sufficient amount of Bombardier 50 to 1 snowmobile oil in the injection system oil tank Check level and refill every time you re CHECK STARTING PROCEDURE Check Points Activate the throttle control lever several times to check that it oper ates easily and smoothly The throt tle contro lever must return to idle position when released Check fuel level e Check injection oil level if appli cable e Check that the skis and the track are not frozen to the ground or snow surface and that steering operates freely Activate the brake control lever 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 bystanders and ob stacles WARNING Only start your snowmobile once all components are checked and functioning properly 10 Emergency Cut Out Button Lower position to stop engine Upper position before starting engine Manual Starting 1 Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn to ON position 2 Test throttle control lever 3 Activate the primer 2 or 3 ti
32. ion 1 6 FUEL MIXING Recommended gasoline recommended oil fuel mixture ratio fuel mixing proce dure A Geen on e 8 PRE START CHECK CHECK ias EO 10 STARTING PROCEDURE Starting procedure emergency starting 10 LUBRICATION Frequency drive pulley pulley guard removal drive belt removal steering mechanism chaincase oil level slide 12 MAINTENANCE Maintenance chart spark plugs battery suspension track track tension and alignment carburetor adjustment drive belt steering mechanism drive pulley brake steering adjustment engine head nuts engine mount nuts muffler attachment fan belt general inspection headlamp beam aiming oil injection bulb replacement eom case ea e 15 STORAGE Track suspension ski assembly controls chaincase drive pulley fuel tank car buretor cylinder lubrication battery chassis general inspection 22 PRE SEASON PREPARATION Pre season preparation chart 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING 00 0 0 27 TOOLING oer reo cos Pee ied se ee oca den d o e cad 29 SPECIFICATIONS s RR RR RR I 80 WIRING DIAGRAMS 0 32 S l METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE 35 THE 1980 LIMITED WA
33. lign ment are inter related Do not ad just one without the other Start the engine and accelerate slightly so that track turns slowly Check that the track is well centered equal distance on both sides between edges of track guides and slider shoes E e bo 25 aem Guides Slider d shoes x Equal distance WARNING Before checking track alignment ensure that the track is free of all particles which could be thrown out while track is rotating Keep hands tools feet and clothing clear of track Ensure no one is stand ing 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 bolt on side where the slider shoe is the furthest to the track insert guides Tighten lock nuts and recheck the alignment Ensure to retighten the idler wheel retaining screws Adjuster bolt Idler wheel retaining screw W6 Carburetor 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 18 B Throttle Slide Adjustment WARNING Ensure the engine is turned OFF prior to the throttle slide adjustment With the
34. m plete an instruction Although the mere reading of such in formation does not eliminate the haz ard your understanding of the infor mation will promote its correct use Ride safe and have fun Recreational Products Group Bombardier Limited Valcourt Quebec Canada JOE 2L0 Most specifications are given in both metric and customary units Where precise accuracy is not required some conversions are ronded to even numbers for easier use PLEASE ENSURE YOUR WARRANTY BY REGISTERING YOUR SNOWMOBILE THROUGH YOUR DEALER AT THE COM PANY Observe the following precautions Throttle mechanism should be checked for free movement before Starting engine Engine should be running only when 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 cab removed Gasoline is flammable and explosive under certain conditions Always perform procedures in a well ventila ted area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity If gasoline fumes are noticed while driving the cause should be deter mined and corrected without delay Your snowmobile is not designed to be operated on public streets road or highways in most States and Provinces it is considered an illegal operation Maintain your
35. mes NOTE The use of the primer is not necessary when the gine is warm 4 Make sure that the tether cut out cap is in position and that the cord is attached to your clothing Check that the emergency cut out button is in the released upper position 5 Grasp manual starter handle firmly and pull slowly until a resistance is felt then pull vigorously Slowly re lease the rewind starter handle WARNING Do not apply throttle while starting 6 Check the operation of the emer gency cut out switch and the tether Switch Restart the engine WARNING f engine does not shut off when applying the emer gency cut out switch and pulling the tether cut out cap stop the engine by turning off the ignition key Do not operate the vehicle further see your dealer 7 Allow the engine to warm before operating at full throttle Electric Starting CAUTION Never operate your snowmobile with the battery re moved or disconnected 1 Insert key in ignition switch 2 Test throttle control lever Activate primer 2 or 3 times NOTE Primer is not necessary when engine is warm 3 Make sure that the tether cut out cap is in position and that the cord is attached to your clothing Check that the emergency cut out button is in the released upper position 4 Turn ignition key clockwise until starter engages If engine does not start on first try key must be turned fully back to OFF each time WARNING Do not
36. mm 081 28 4 liters 6 25 gals 7 8 gals Regular 1 36 L 48 oz 46 oz 38 1 cm 15 x 269 2 cm 106 18 34 170 mL 6 30 15 mm 1 3 16 140 watts 45 45 W 5 21 W W275 T2 W3C 4 mm 016 35 mm 014 2 07 mm 081 28 4 liters 6 25 gals 7 8 gals Regular CITATION 3500 CITATION 4500 CITATION SS BRAKE Brake type Disc adjust as required Brake adjustment 13 mm 1 27 minimum distance from handlebar grip when fully applied control lever Brake lining 3 mm 1 8 3 mm 1 8 3 mm 1 8 minimum thickness International System Bombardier Limited reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or to make ad ditions to or improvements in its product without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on its products previously manufactured 31 GE SPARK PLUG SINGLE CYLINDER MODEL LIGHTING COIL 110 W LIGHTING COIL 30 W IGNITION COIL HEADLAMP 45 45 W LAMP 5 W TAILLAMP 5 21 W FUSE 1 A Brown on some models VOLTAGE REGULATOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH OPTIONAL TACHOMETER HEADLAMP IGNITION SWITCH KILL SWITCH DIMMER SWITCH SPEEDOMETER OPTIONAL ON SOME MODELS z 2 z gt J gt 5 EE ELECTRIC START MODEL 9 8 10 a LIGHTING COIL 110 W LIGHTING COIL 30 W IGNITION GENERATOR COIL FUSE 30 FUSE 1 A FUSE
37. nd alignment 17 W6 Carburetor adjustment 18 W7 Drive belt 19 W8 Steering mechanism 19 W9 Drive pulley 19 Code Monthly Page 1 19 M2 Steering adjustment 20 M3 Engine head nuts 20 M4 X Engine mount nuts 20 8 Muffler attachment 20 6 belt 20 General inspection 21 Headlamp adjustment M8 Oil injection pump 21 W1 Spark Plugs Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the spark plugs Check the condition of the plugs e A brownish tip reflects ideal condi tions Correct carburetor spark plug heat range etc e A black insulator tip indicates fouling caused by carburetor idle speed mixture and or high speed mixture too rich incorrect fuel mixture ratio wrong type of spark plug heat range or excessive idling 15 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 seal or gasket Overheated Fouled light grey black Normal brownish CAUTION If spark plug condi tion is not ideal contact your au thorized dealer Check spark plug gap using a wire feeler gauge Reinstall plugs and connect wires W2 Battery Electric Start Models Check electrolyte level Electrolyte le vel must be at upper level line on bat tery casing If necessary add distilled water Bat tery connections must also be free of corrosion I
38. oil sustained high r p m full throttle use chain failure caused by a lack of lubrication and or adjustments operating the machine with a broken or damaged part which causes another part to fail and so on If you have any specific questions on operation or main tenance please contact your dealer for advice 40 What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period A The customer s responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance ser vices non warranty repairs accidents and collision damage as well as oils and spark plugs and incidental or consequential damages costs as explained in the warranty Are Genuine Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered by warranty A Yes When installed an authorized dealer any genuine Bombardier part used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on the machine Q What is Bombardier s policy on extending a warranty A Itis not Bombardaier s policy to extend warranty Bombardier has selected warranty period sufficiently long to permit adequate use of the machine to allow for possible concealed manufacturing defects to occur If sell my snowmobile within the warranty period will the new owner qualify for the balance of the warranty A 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 Valcour
39. on tank Refill gas tank Adjust carburetor Adjust oil injection pump Ce ee TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Engine turns over but fails to start or starts with difficulty 1 No fuel ta the engine 2 Flooded engine 3 Spark plug faulty ignition 4 Clogged fuel line water or dirt 5 Faulty carburetor 6 Too much oil in fuel 7 Engine timing 8 Poor engine compression Engine will not turn Seized engine manually Check the tank level and fill up with correct gas oil mixture Check for possible clogging of fuel line item 5 Remove wet spark plugs turn ignition to GFF and crank engine several times Install clean dry spark plugs Start engine following usua starting procedure if engine continues to flood see your dealer 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 trouble persists contact your dealer Remove and clean the fuel filter Change filter cartridge if necessary Check condition and connections of fuel lines Check the cleanliness of fuel tank First make primary adjustments on carburetor See Maintenance Section If carburetor is still faulty contact
40. ondition m Pulley alignment and drive belt condition mu Track condition tension and alignment NN Lubrication steering NW Electrical wiring loose connections stripped wires damaged insulation tighten all loose bolts nuts and linkage Operation of lighting system HI LO bearn brake light etc test operation of emergency cut out switch and tether cut out switch We recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection Date of 10 hour inspection Dealer signature On models not equipped with injec tion oil must be added to the gasoline in pre measured amounts then both oil and gasoline should be throughly mix ed together before fueling the tank Recommended Gasoline Use regular leaded gasoline available from all service stations CAUTION Never experiment with different fuel or fuel ratios Never use naphtha methanol or similar products Recommended Oil Use concentrated Bombardier snow mobile oil available from your dealer This type of oil has specially formu lated oil bases to meet the lubrication requirements of the Bombardier Rotax engine If Bombardier snowmobile oil is un availabe substitute with a high quality 2 cycle snowmobile oil The oil gas mix must meet the vehicle require ments See oil manufacturer recom mendations on container v CAUTION Never use outboard or straight mineral oils Fuel Mixture Ratio The importance of using the correct fuel mixture cannot be overs
41. our dealer Contact your dealer Check for damaged or worn drive Re place if necessary Check track tension and alignment Readjust to specifications Ses Maintenance Section Check item 1 to 5 of Engine lacks acceler ation pOWer Contact your dealer 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 pr STAMP Og Emergency starting clip 29 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE No of cylinders Bore Stroke Displacement Compression ratio corrected Carburetor type Carburetor adjustment air screw idle speed Engine head nuts torque CHASSIS Overail length Overall width Overall height Ski stance center to center Ski alignment toe out Weight Bearing area Ground pressure POWER TRAIN Track dimensions Track tension Track alignment Std gear ratio Chaincase oil capacity Drive belt minimum width ELECTRICAL Lighting system output Headlamp bulb Tail stop light Spark plug Bosch normal use severe use Spark plug gap Breaker points gap Advance ignition timing B T D C FUEL Tank capacity 5 1 imp U S Gasoline Injection oil S Imp U S N A Not applicable 30 CITATION 3500
42. pport with brace or trestle The snowmobil should be stored in such a way that th track does not stay in contact with th cement floor or bare ground NOTE The track should be rota ed periodically every 40 days Do not release track tension CAUTION To prevent trac damage temperature in the sto age area must not exceed 38 C 100 F Slide Suspension Remove any dirt or rust Grease idl wheels at grease fittings Wipe off st plus Replace worn slider shoes Ski Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumu lation from the skis springs Grease the ski legs at the grease fit tings Check the condition of the skis ski runners and leaf springs Replace if worn or weak Ski runner Y 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 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 switches with a greaseless metal pro tector 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
43. t 41 HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE The 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 971405112 C VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER ue NOTE We strongly recommend that you take note of all the serial numbers on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company It will surely help in the event a snowmobile is stolen 42 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 This will help us to maintain our files up to date CHANGE OF ADDRESS OLD ADDRESS NAME NO STREET m APT CITY STATE 2 POSTAL CODE NEW ADDRESS NAME NO STREET CITY STATE POSTAL CODE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP The ownership of this vehicle is transferred FROM NAME NO STREET CITY STATE 2 POSTAL CODE TO NAME gt in en en y NO STREET APT CITY STATE POSTAL CODE 43
44. tered at the factory A When you bought your snowmobile the dealer should have completed and forwarded us the manufacturer s copy of the Customer Warranty Registra tion The hard copy of the card is your proof that the snowmobile is registered Q bought my snowmobile in O King County but snowmobile in Washington County Can the dealer in Washington County accept warranty work on my snowmobile A Yes any authorized dealer in North America can perform warranty repairs providing the customer warranty registration card is presented Q Where can find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my snow mobile In this Operator Manual provided with the vehicle at the time of first sale Q 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 failure is caused by operation or maintenance other than is shown in the Operator Manual that failure may not be covered under warranty This includes service work performed by the customer especially the critical adjustments to ignition timing carburetion and oil injection or oil mixture Q Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain neglect or abuse A These terms are general and overlap each other in areas Some specific ex amples may include running the machine out of
45. tressed An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious engine damage Recommended fuel ratio is 50 1 5 1 MEASURE 500 mL oil to 25 liters 50 1 IMPERIAL MEASURE 1 can 16 oil to 5 imp gals 50 1 Or 1 can 500 mL to 51 2 imp gals 50 1 U S MEASURE 1 can 12 oii to 5 U S gals 50 1 NOTE To facilitate fuel mixing oil should be kept at room tem perature 8 FUEL MIXING Fuel Mixing Procedure 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 perform proce dures in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity If gasoline fumes are noticed while driving the cause should be determined and corrected without delay Never add fuel while engine is running Avoid skin contact with fuel at below freezing temperatures 1 Pour approximately one gallon of gasoline into a clean container 3 Replace container cap and shake the container thoroughly S Zz 4 Add the remainder of the gasoline 5 Once again thoroughly agitate the container Then using a funnel with a fine mesh screen to prevent the entry of water and foreign particles transfer mixture from container into the snowmob
46. utton switch located on right side of handlebar To stop the engine in an emergency press button down into lower position Before re starting engine always de press button into released upper posi tion The driver of this vehicle should familiarize himself with the function of this device by using it several times first outing thereby being mentally prepared for emergency situations re quiring its use WARNING If the button has been used in an emergency situa tion the source of malfunction should be determined and corrected before re starting engine F Light Switch Electric Start Models A push pull switch type to illuminate headlamp and taillight pull switch knob ignition switch must be turned to ON position G Manual Starter Handle Auto rewind type located on right hand side of vehicle To engage mechanism pull handle 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 I Tether Cut Out Switch Attach tether cord to wrist or other convenient location then snap tether cut out cap over receptacle before starting engine If emergency engine shut off is re quired completely pull cap from safety switch and engine power will be auto matically shut off NOTE The cap must be installed on the safety switch at all
47. ve steps for other cylinder Install the spark plugs CAUTION To prevent ignition system damage make sure that the cut out button is in the lower posi tion Battery Removal amp Installation 1 Remove and push aside the injec tion oil reservoir Do not disconnect the hose 2 Disconnect the battery cables and remove the battery cover 3 Remove the battery vent tube from the vent hole 4 Lift out the battery CAUTION Be careful not to damage the oil injection pump lever when lifting out the battery 5 Reinstall by reversing the procedure 24 Battery 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 should be re charged at least every 40 days CAUTION Prior to charging the battery always remove it from the vehicle to prevent electrolyte spillage WARNING Gases given off by a battery being charged are highly explosive Always charge in a well ven tiated area Keep battery away from cigarettes or open flames Avoid skin contact with electrolyte Coat electrical connections and swithches with a greaseless metal pro tector if unavailable use petroleum jel
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