Blizzard 5500 Operator's Manual

Litho'd in

Canada

1980

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

model

V.I.N.

purchase

date _

warranty

expiry

date

DEALER IMPRINT AREA

MOTO~SKI

FUTURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE
AFTER SALES SERVICEDEPARTMENT

BOMBARDIER LIMITED

VALCOURT, QUEBEC

CANADA, JOE2LO

The following are trademarks of Bom­bardier Limited.

BOMBARDIER EVEREST

SKI~DOO

CITATION

ALPINE OLYMPIQUE

BLIZZARD

T'NT
CARRY-BOOSE
ELAN
ELITE
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

INDEX

FOREWORD 2
SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE 3
CONTROUINSTRUMENTS

Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency cut-out switch, manual starter handle, primer, speedometer, tether

cut-out switch, cab opening, tool box, fuel gauge 5

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in, inspection, inspection checklist . 8

FUEL

MIXING

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

cedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 8

PRE-START CHECK

Check points 9

STARTING PROCEpuRE

Starting procedure, emergency

starting.

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. 10

LUBRICATION

Frequency, belt guard removal, drive belt removal, steering mechanism, chain­caseoiIlevel

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11

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance chart, spark plug, 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, bulb replacement

12

STORAGE

Track, suspension, ski assembly, controls, chaincase, fuel tank, carburetors,

cylinder lubrication, chassis, general inspection. . . . . .

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PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-seasonpreparation, chart, . .21

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . ..

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. . . 22

TOOLS 24

SPECIFICATIONS 25

WIRING

DIAGRAM

28
S.I. METRIC INFORMATIONGUIDE 27
THE 1980

uLIMITED WARRANTY" . 28

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS

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CONSUMER GUIDE , 34

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. ... .. ..

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. 35

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

38

CHANGEOF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP 37

FOREWORD

CONGRATULATIONS ... You are now

the proud owner of a new 1980 Bom-

bardier snowmobile. This vehicle isthe
result of incomparable teamwork be­tween Bombardier designers, engi­neers and technicians. Consequently,
this vehicle isdesigned and engineered
with safety, handling, comfort and
quietness in mind.

The

Operator

Manual

and

the Snow-

mobile Safety handbook have been

preparedtoacquaint

theowner/

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 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.

...

WARNING:

Identifies

an

instruc-

~

tion

which,

if not

followed,

could

cause

personal

injury.

...

CAUTION:

Denotes

an

instruc-

.".

tionwhich,if notfollowed,

could

severely

damage

vehicle

components.

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NOTE:

Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully com-

plete an instruction.
Although the mere reading of such in-

formation does not eliminate the haz­ard, 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

2LO

PLEASE ENSUREYOUR WARRANTYBY REGISTERINGYOUR
SNOWMOBILE THROUGH YOUR DEALER, AT THE COM-

PANY.

2

SAFETY IN

MAINTENANCE

Observe the following
precautions:

• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.

• Engineshould berunning only when

pulley guard is secured in place.

• Never run engine without drive belt

installed. Running an unloaded en­qine can prove to be dangerous.

• Never run engine when the track of

the vehicle is raised

off

the ground.

• It can be dangerous to run engine

with the cab removed.

• Gasolineis flammable and explosive

under certain conditions. Always
perform proceduresin awell 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 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 sur­faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critical parts
is inevitable.

• Only perform procedures asdetailed
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
severelyaffect the stability and safe­ty 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

byturning off the key.

• This vehicle is designed for the
driver only. No provisions havebeen

made for a passenger.

• 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

MANUAL

SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT

THE TIME OF

RESALE.

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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

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A) Throttle Control Lever

BJ

Brake Control Lever

C) Ignition/Light Switch

D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch

EJ

Emergency Cut-Out Switch

A)

Throttle Control Lever

Located on right side of handlebar.
When compressed, it controls the en­gine 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.

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F) Manual Starter Handle

GJ

Primer
H) Speedometer
I) Tether Cut-Out Switch

C) Ignition/Light Switch

OFF

".

ON

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.

D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch

The dimmer switch, located on left

side of handlebar

I allows correct selec-

tion of headlamp beam. To obtain high
or low beam simply depress switch.

E) Emergency Cut-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 posi­tion. 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 button has

....

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,

pull handle.

G) Primer

A push-pull button. Pull and push but­ton (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.

H) Speedometer

The speedometer is linked directly to
the drive axle. Direct-reading dial indi­cates the speed of the vehicle. Odom­eter records the total number of

dis-

tance travelled.

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 re­quired completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will be auto-

matically shut

It

off"

.

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NOTE: The 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.

Cab Opening

Pull down the latch to unhook the cab
from the anchor.

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NOTE: Always lift cab gently up
until stopped by restraining de-

vice.

...

WARNING: It is dangerous to

....

run an engine

with

the cab open
or removed. Personal injury could
result.

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CAUTION: Prior to re-securing

Y the cab latch, position the bot-

tom edge of the cab into the cab guide
located on each side of the frame.

Cab guide

5

ToolBox

Located under the cab. Togainaccess,
tilt cab. Ideal location for spare plugs,
belt, rope, etc.

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge is located on the left
side of the fuel tank. The gauge func­tions on the principle of communicat­ing vessels, so the fuel level inside the
tank

isdirectly related with the level in-

dicated on the gauge.

.A.

WARNING: Never use a lite

,.,

match or open flame to check

fuel level.

6

BREAK-IN PERIOD

With Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile
engines, a break-in period is required

before running the vehicle at full throt­tle. Engine's manufacturer recommen­dation is 10to 15operating hours. Dur­ing this period, a richer mixture is
needed (i.e, 40 partsof gasfor 1part of
50/1 Bombardier oil). Maximum throt­tle should not exceed

3/4,

however,
brief full acceleration and speed varia­tions contribute to a good break-in.
Continued wide open throttle accelera-

tions, prolonged cruising speeds, and
lugging are detrimental during the
break-in period.

1D-Hour Inspection

As with any precision pieceof mechan­ical equipement, we suggest that alter

the first 10 hours of operation or 30

days after the purchase, whichever
comes first, that your vehicle becheck-

ed by your dealer. This inspection will

give you the opportunity to discussthe
unanswered questions you mat have
encountered during the first hours of
operation. Remember that it is easier
to remedyat this time than to allow the
snowmobile to operate until a possible
failure occurs.

The 10 hours inspection is at the ex­pense of the vehicle owner.

1G-HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LIST

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Engine timing
Fan belt tension
Spark plug condition
Carburetor adjustment
Engine head nuts
Engine mount nuts
Muffler attachment
Chaincaseoil

Jevel
Brake operation and lining condition
Ski alignment (runner condition)
Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubrication (steering)
Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires, damaged insulation), tighten all loose

bolts, nuts and linkage
Operation of lighting system (HI / LObeam, brake light, etc.), test operation of emergency

cut-out switch, tether switch .

We recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection.

Date of 10 hour inspection Dealer signature

7

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
products.

Recommended Oil

Use concentrated Bombardier snow­mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil has specially formu­lated oil bases to meet the lubrication

requirements of the Bombardier-Rotax
engine.

If Bombardier snowmobile oil is un­available substitute with a high-quality

2 cycle snowmobile oil. The

oil/

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

(4011

during brake in

period).
S.1. Units

500 mL oil to 25 liters

5011.

Imperial Units
1 can 16

02

oil to 5 Imp. gals = 50/1.

or

1 can 500 mL oil to 5

1/2

Imp. gals =

50/1.

U.S. Units
1 can 1202oil to 5 U.S. gals 50/1.

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NOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing oil
should be kept at room tempera-

ture.

8

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

pro­cedures 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 the
engine is running. Avoid skin contact
with

fuel at below freezing tempera-

ture.

1. Pour approximately one gallon of

gasoline into a clean container.

2. Add the full amount of oil.

3. Replace the container cap and
shake the container thoroughly.

4.

Add the remainder of the gasoline.

6. Once again thoroughly agitate the
container. Then

using a funnel

with
a fine mesh screen to prevent the
entry of water and foreign particles,
pour the mixture into the snow­mobile tank.

A

WARNING:

To prevent fuel spill-

....

age in the engine compartment, a

funnel must always be used when fill-

ing the gas tank.

a

NOTE: When using pre-mixed

fuel, always shake the container
thoroughly as the oil has a tendency to
settle.

A

WARNING:

Never 'top up' the

....

gas tank before placing vehicle
in a warm area. At certain tempera­tures, gasoline will expand and
overflow. Always wipe off any gasoline
spillagefrom the snowmobile.

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 released.

• Check fuel level.

• Check that the skis and the track are
not

frozen to the grou nd or snow
surface and that the 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.

• Verify that the path ahead of the ve­hicle is clear of bystanders and ob-

stacles.

A

WARNING:

Only startyoursnow-

....

mobile once all components are

checked and functioning properly.

9

STARTING

PROCEDURE

Emergency Cut-Out Button
Manual

Stalting

1. Insert the key in the ignition and
turn to ON position.

2. Test the throttle control lever.

3. Activate the primer (2 to 3 times).

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NOTE: Primer is not necessary
when the engine is warm.

4. Ensure the tether cut-out cap is in
position and that the cord is attach-

ed to your clothing. Check that the

emergency cut-out button is in the
release

upper position.

5. Grasp manual starter handle firmly
and pull slowly until a resistance is
felt then pull vigorously. Slowly re­lease

the rewind starter handle.

+

WARNING: Do not apply throttle
while starting.

6. Check operation of the emergency
cut-out switch, and the tether
switch. Restart the engine.

+

WARNING: If engine does not
shut-off when applying the emer-

gency cut-outswitch

and/or

by

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.

Upper position
before starting

engine.

Lower position

to stop engine.

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 vehi-

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

Remove the pulley guard from the
vehicle 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

vehicle in an emergency situation
by the drive pulley, do not makea knot
at the end of the emergency rope and
do not reinstall the pulley guard.

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