Alpine 1980 Operator's Manual

snowmobiles

1980

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

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purchase date

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DEALER

IMPRINT

AREA

Technical Information Centre
After Sales Service Department

Bombardier Limited

Valcourt, Quebec

Canada, JOE2LO

(First copy free

with

unit purchased)

The following are trademarks of Bom­bardier Limited.

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FOREWORD 2

SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE .. . .. . 3

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

Throttle lever, brake lever,

ignition/light

switch, headlamp dimmer switch',

emergency

cut-out

switch, manual starter handle, primer, gear shift lever, access

door latch, tether

cut-out

switch, cab removal, seat compartment, fuel gauge,

fuse holder 4

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in, inspection, inspection checklist . 6

FUEL

MIXING

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel mixing

procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRE-START CHECK

Check points 9

STARTING PROCEDURE

Starting procedure, emergency starting , 10

DRIVING TIPS

Bogie wheel,

front

cab louvers, pulling heavy loads . . . .

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LUBRICATION

Frequency, pulley guard removal, drive belt removal, driven pulley, steering

mechanism, gearbox oil level, bogie wheels, rear axles

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance chart, spark plugs, battery, suspension, track, track tension and

alignment, carburetor adjustment, air silencer box,

drive belt, steering
mechanism, drive chain tension, brake, steering adjustment, engine head nuts,
engine

mount

nuts, muffler attachment, fan belt, general inspection, headlamp

beam aiming, bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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STORAGE

Tracks, suspension, ski assembly, fuel tank, carburetor, cylinder lubrication,

gearbox, controls, driven pulley, battery, chassis, general inspection

20

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation, chart 23

TROUBLESHOOTING . 24

TOOLS.................................

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SPECIFICATIONS .. . .

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WIRING

DIAGRAM

28

S.I. METRIC INFORMATION

GUIDE.

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THE 1980"'LIMITEDWARRANTY" . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . 30

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . . .. . . . . . . ..

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CONSUMERGUIDE . 36
LISTING OFAREA DISTRIBUTORS 37
HOW

TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE 38

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP. . . . . . . ..

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FOREWORD

CONGRATULATIONS... You are now
the proud owner of a new 1980

Bom­bardier snowmobile. This vehicle is the
result of incomparable teamwork

be­tween Bombardier designers, engi­neers and technicians. Consequently,
this vehicle is designed and engineered
with safety, handling

I

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 var­ious vehicle controls, maintenance and
safe 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 per­taining to the warranty and its applica­tion, please consult the

"Often

Asked
Question" section of this manual, or
your selling dealer.

This manual emphasizes particular

in­formation denoted by the following
symbols and wording.

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WARNING:

Identifies and in-

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struction which, if not followed,

could cause personal injury.

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CAUTION: Denotes an instruc-

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tion which, if not followed, could

severely damage vehicle components.

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NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to

fully com-

plete

ani

nstruction.

Although the mere reading of such in­formation does

not

eliminate the haz­ard, your understanding of the infor­mation

will promote its correct use.

Ride safe and have fun.

Recreational Products Group
Bombardier Limited
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR WARRANTY BY REGISTERING
YOUR SNOWMOBILE THROUGH YOUR DEALER, AT THE

COMPANY

2

SAFETY

IN

MAINTENANCE

.

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 fun engine

without

drive belt
installed. Running an unloaded en­gine can prove to be dangerous.

• Never run the engine when the
tracks are 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 awell 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.

• 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 vehicle in top mecha­nical 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
is inevitable.

• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte­nance procedures.

• Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,

bumpers, pack racks, etc., could
severely affect the stability and safe­ty of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic vehi­cle configuration.

• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen­cy cut-out or tether switches. or
turning

off

the key.

• Whenever the vehicle is parked out­doors, overnight or for a long peri­od

f it is suggested to protect it

against the inclemency of the
weather with a snowmobile cover.

Please read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT

THE TIME OF

RESALE

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CONTROLS/

INSTRUMENTS

A) Throttle

Control

Lever

B) Brake ControlLever

C) Ignition /

Light

Switch

D) Headlamp

Dimmer

Switch

E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

A) Throttle Control Lever

Located on right side of handlebar.

When depressed, 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 depressed, the brake is applied.
When released,it automatically returns
to its original position. Braking effect

is proportionate to the pressure applied

on the lever.

C) IgnitionI Light

Switch

OFF

/liGHTS

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ON

-START

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A

Manual

StarterHandle

G) Primer

H) Gear

Shift

Lever

I) Access

Door

Latch

J) Tether

cut-out

switch

Key operated, 4 position switch. To

start engine, turn key fully clockwise to

START position and hold. Return key
to ON position immediately engine has
started. To stop engine, turn key coun-

ter-clockwise to OFF position. To illu­minate both headlamp and taillight,
turn key to LIGHTS position.

D)

Headlamp

Dimmer

Switch

The dimmer switch, located on left side
of handlebar, allows correct selection
of headlamp beam. To obtain high or

low beam simply depressswitch.

E)EmergencyCut-Out

Switch

A push button 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 de­press 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 on

first outing. Thereby being mentally
prepared for emergency situations re­quiring its use.

...

WARNING:

If the

button

has

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been used in an emergency si­tuation the source of malfunction
should be determined and corrected

before restarting engine.

F) Manual Starter Handle

Auto

rewind type located on right hand

side of vehicle. To engage mechanism

I

pull handle.

G) 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

pri-

mer when starting.

H) Gear Shift Lever

A 2 position, (FORWARD /

REVERSE)
gear shift lever. Push up for forward
and

down

for reverse.

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CAUTION: Do

not

activate gear

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shift lever while snowmobile is in

motion.

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NOTE: When

towing

a disabled

vehicle, its drive belt must be re-

moved from

pulleys and the gear shift

lever positioned into forward gear.

I) Access Door Latch

To gain access to the carburetor or

spark pluqs, lift pressure lock tab and

pull open access door.

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To adjust locking device turn nut in re­quired direction.

J)

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 re­quired completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will be auto­matically shut

"oft".

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NOTE: The cap must be installed
on the safety switch at all times in

order to operate the vehicle.

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WARNING:

If the switch is used

"".

in an emergency situation the
source of malfunction should be de­termined and corrected before restart­ing engine.

Cab Removal

Unlatch cap by turning both handles
toward front of vehicle, remove fuel
tank cap, gently lift cab then discon-

nect junction block at right side of

en-

gine. Remove cab from vehicle.

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WARNING: It is dangerous to run

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engine

with

cab

off.

Personal in-

jury could result.

Seat Compartment

Remove backrest and tilt seat. Ideal
location for spare pluqs. belt, rope, etc.

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NOTE:

Emergency

materials

should be wrapped in foam or

similar

material.

This

will

prevent

pos-

sible damage to breakable items when

travelling over rough or bumpy terrain.

Fuel Gauge

Unscrew fuel tank cap and

withdraw

dipstick to check fuel level.

...

WARNING: Never use a lit match

"".

or open flame to check fuel level.

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Fuse Holder

located

in the engine compartment

(front of engine R.H.

side).

6

BREAK-IN PERIOD

With

Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile
engines, a bread-in period is required
before running the vehicle at full

throt­tle. Engine manufacturer recommen­dation is 10 to 15 operating hours. Dur­ing this period, a richer mixture is
needed (i.e. 40 parts of gas for 1 part of
50/1 Bombardier oil). Maximum throt­tle should not exceed

3/4,

however,

brief full acceleration and speed varia-

tions contribute to a good break-in.
Continued wide open throttle accelera­tions, prolonged cruising speeds, and

lugging are detrimental during the
break-in period.

10-Hour Inspection

As

with

any precision piece of mechan-

ical equipment, 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 hour inspection is at the ex-

pense of the vehicle owner.

10-HOUR INSPECTION
CHECKLIST

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Engine timing
Fan belt tension
Spark plug condition
Carburetor adjustment

Engine head nuts
Engine mounts nuts
Muffler attachment
Gearbox oil level
Chain tension

Battery electrolyte level
Brake operation and lining condition
Ski alignment (runner condition)
Pulley alignment and drive belt condition

Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubricate (steering, suspension, driven pulley)

Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires, damaged insulation), tightend alliosse
bolts, nuts and linkage

Operation of lighting system (HI / LObeam, brake light, etc.l, test operation of emergency
cut-out switch and tether switch

We recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection list.

Date of 10 hour inspection

Dealer signature

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FUEL

MIXING

Oil must be added to the gasoline in
pre-measured amounts then both oil
and gasoline should be thoroughly
mixed 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

product.

Recommended

'Oil

Use concentrated Bombardier snow­mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil has speciallyformulated
oil bases to meet the lubrication re­quirements of the Bombardier-Rotax
engine.

If Bombardier snowmobile oil is un-

available, substitute

with

a high-quality

2 cycle snowmobile oil. The

oil/gas
mix must meet the vehicle require­ments. See oil manufacturer recom­mendations on container.

_ CAUTION: Never use outboard

".

or straight mineral oils.

Fuel

Mixture

Ratio

The importance of using the correct
fuel mixture cannot be overstressed.
An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious
engine damage. Recommended fuel
ratio is

50 / 1.

S.1. MEASURE

500 mL oil to 25 liters = 50/1

IMPERIAL MEASURE

1 can 16 oz oil to 5 imp.

gals=

50/1

or

1 can 500 mL oil to

51/2

imp. gals= 50/1

U.S. MEASURE

1 can 12 oz oil to 5 U.S. gals = 50/1

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NOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing oil

should be kept at room tempera-

ture.

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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 usethe second one.

......

WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-

.....

ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always performprocedures
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.

2. Add the full amount of oil.

3. Replace container cap and shake
the container thoroughly.

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 snowmobile tank.

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NOTE: When using pre-mixed

fuel, always shake the container

thoroughly as the oil has atendency to

settle.

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WARNING:

Never 'top up' gas

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tank before placing the vehicle in
a warm area. At certain temperatures,
gasolinewill expand and overflow.

PRE-START CHECK

Check Points

• Activate the throttle control lever

several
times to check that it operates easily
and smoothly. The throttle control lever
must return to idle position when re-

leased.

• Check fuel level.

• Check that the skis and tracks are
not

frozen to the ground or snow
surface and that the steering oper­ates freely.

• Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake fully applies be­fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

• Verify that the path ahead of the ve­hicle is clear of bystanders and
obstacles.

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WARNING:

Only start your

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snowmobile once all components

are checked and functioning properly.

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STARTING PROCEDURE

1. Insert key in ignition switch.

2. Test throttle control lever.

3. Activate primer (2 or 3 times) Prim­er is not necessary jf engine iswarm.

4. Ensure 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. 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.

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WARNING: Do

not

apply throttle

while starting.

6. Release key immediately after en­gine has started.

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CAUTION: Never operate your

...

snowmobile

with

the battery re-

moved or disconnected.

7. Check operation of the emergency
cut-out switch and the tether switch.

+

WARNING: If engine does not

shut-off when applying the emer-

gency cut-out switch

and/or

by pulling

the tether

cut-out

cap, stop the engine

by turning

OFFthe ignition key. Do

not

operate the vehicle, see your dealer.

8. Allow the engine to warm before
operating at full throttle.

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NOTE: If for some reason, the

vehicle cannot be started elec-

trically

r place ignition key to

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ON posi-

tion and start engine manually.

Upper position

before starting engine

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Lower position

to stop engine

EmergencyStarting

Should the rewind starter rope fray and

break, the engine can be started

with

an emergency starter rope.

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NOTE: Transfer the rope handle
to your emergency rope.

Remove pulley guard from vehicle and
wind the emergency rope tight around
the drive pulley sliding half.

Grasp emergency starter rope handle
firmly and pull slowly until a resistance
is felt then pull vigorously.

+

WARNING: When starting the

vehicle in an emergencysituation

by the drive pulley do

not

reinstall the

pulley guard.

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WARNING: Do

not

startthe vehi-

cle by the drive pulley unless it is
a true emergency situation, have the
vehicle repaired assoon as possible.

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DRIVING TIPS

Bogie

Wheel

By raising the outer attachment of the

bogie wheel sets, vehicle maneuver-

ability in deep

snow

will increase. You
will note that there are partially drilled
holes located approx. 3.5 cm

(1

0/8

")

above the original cross shaft holes of
the frame. To reposition bogie wheel
sets, drill holes fully through using a

5/

1

6"

dia. drill. Remove capscrews se­curing bogie wheel cross shafts to
frame and reinstall bogie wheels in

new

position.

Front Cab Louvers

When operating the vehicle in powder
snow it is advisable to block the

front
cab louvers as per illustration. Unblock
the louvers as soon as

snow

condition
becomes firmer or as soon as engine
becomes too hot.

In temperatures below 0

0

C (320F)

and/

or powder snow, the rubber plug

must block the entry of fresh air on the
side of the silencer box and the rubber
vent must allow the warm air being
emitted from the engine to be directed

over the carburetor.

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CAUTION:

Observe temperature

Y changes and locate plugs accord-

ingly. Incorrect location of plugs may

cause carburetor

ice-up or engine over-

heating.

Pulling

Heavy

Loads

When pulling heavy loads, such as
trail groomer, it is strongly recom-

mended to enrich the

Low

Speed

Mixture by turning its screw

;4 of a

turn clockwise.

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