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

Text by:

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

.,

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. . . . . .

.. ..

. 18

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-seasonpreparation, chart, . .21

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . ..

..

. . . 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.

3

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.

4

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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Sliding I \ "

half

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LUBRICATION

3. Slip the belt over the top edge of the
sliding half.

4. Slip the belt out from the drive pul­ley and remove completely from the
vehicle. To install the drive belt,

reverse the procedure.

Drive Belt Removal

...

WARNING: Never start or run

....

engine

without

the drive belt in­stalled. Running an unloaded engine is
dangerous.

1. Tilt the cab and remove the belt
guard.

2. Open the driven pulley by twisting
and pushing the sliding half. Hold in
fully open position.

Belt Guard Removal

...

WARNING: Engine should be

....

running only when belt guard is

secured in place.

1. Tilt the cab/ remove both belt guard
retaining clips (A).

2.

Pullout

both B & C retaining pins.

...

WARNING:

At

the removal or in-

....

stallation of the belt guard

front

retaining pin be careful

not

to burn

yourself on the exhaust system.

3. Lift and remove the belt guard

assembly.

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 safeand dependable operation.

It is recommended that the steering
system and suspension be lubricated

monthly or every 40 hours of opera­tion. 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

cov­ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned

OFF

for all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

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MAINTENANCE

Fillro\J-J

0

plug

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Chaincase Oil Level

Check the oil level by removing the oil
level cap plug.

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.

Code

(Weekly)

Page

W1

Spark plug

12

W2

Suspension condition

13

W3

Track condition 13

W4

Track tension and alignment

13

W5

Carburetor adjustment 14

W6

Drive belt

15

W7

Steering mechanism

15

W8

Drive pulley

16

Code

(Monthly)

Page

Ml

Brake

16

M2

Steering adjustment

16

M3

Engine head nuts

17

M4

Engine mount nuts

17

M5

Muffler attachment

17

M6 Fan belt 17
M7

General inspection

17

Headlamp adjustment

The following Maintenance Chart indi­cates regular servicing schedules to be

performed by you or your servicing
dealer. If 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 obtained on
other components/systems

not

cov­ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned OFF
for

all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

Oil level

The oil should be level with the bottom
of the oil level orifice.

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NOTE: The chaincase oil capacity

is approximately 170 mL (6

oz.l.

(W1) Spark Plugs

Disconnect the spark plug wires and
remove the spark plugs.

Check the condition of the plugs.

.• A brownish tip reflects ideal condi-

tions. (Correct carburetor, spark
plug heat range; etc.).

• 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.

12

• 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

(light grey)

Normal (brownish)

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CAUTION: If spark plug condi-

..

tion isnot ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire

feeler gauge.

Reinstall plugs and connect wires.

(W2) Suspension Condition

Visually inspect all suspension compo­nents including slider shoes, springs,

wheels, etc...

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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 re­commended) will create excessiveheat
build-up and cause premature slider
shoe wear.

(W3) 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. If worn, cut or track fibers
are exposed or missing or defective in­serts or guides are noted, contact your

dealer.

...

WARNING: Do not operate a

..

snowmobile with a cut, torn or

damaged track.

(W4) 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
preference.

Adjuster blocks

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CAUTION: Always turn the left

..

side adjuster blocks in a clock-

wise direction, the rightsideblocksina

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 13mm

(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.

_ CAUTION: Too much tension

..

will result in power loss and ex-

cessive

stresses

on suspension com-

ponents.

13

If necessary to adjust, loosen the rear
idler wheel retaining screw and then
loosen or tighten the adjuster bolts lo­cated on the inner side of the rear idler
wheels. If correct tension is unat­tainable. Contact your dealer.

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NOTE: Track tension and align­ment are inter-related. Do not ad-

just one

without

the other.

Start the engine and accelerate slightly
so that the track turns slowly. Check
that the track is well centered; equal
distance on both sides between edges
of track guides and slider shoes.

...

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 stand­ing in close proximity to the vehicle.

To correct, stop the engine, loosen the
rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lock nuts and tighten the
adjuster bolt on the side where the
slider shoe is the furthest to the track
insert guides.

14

Tighten the lock nuts and recheck the
alignment. Ensureto retighten the idler
wheel retaining screws.

\.

\ Idler wheel

~,

retaining screw

Adjuster~-.

...

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bolt

(W5) 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:

11/2

turn ±1/8.

B) Throttle Slide Adjustment

...

WARNING: Ensure the engine is

",.

turned OFF, prior to the throttle

slide adjustment.
With the 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.

Repeat for the other carburetor.

Throttle

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cable

adjuster

....

WARNING: It is important that

"..

the throttle slide adjustment be
performed to ensure proper function­ing of throttle mechanism.

C) Idle Speed Adjustment

Turn idle speed screw clockwise until it
contacts the throttle slide then conti-

nue turning

two

(2) additional turns.
This will provide a preliminary idle
speed setting. Startengine and allow it
to warm then adjust idle speed to 1500­2000 R.P.M. by turning 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 oc­cur. If idle speed is unattainable con­tact your authorized dealer.

Air Silencer

The air intake silencer elbow must
always be turned to the front of the ve­hicle when operated in cold or warm
temperature.

If the vehicle is to be operated in deep
powdered snow it is recommended to
turn the elbow towards the rear of the
vehicle.

Front of

vehicle

(we)

Drive Belt

Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying or
abnormal wear (uneven wear, wear on
one side, etc.) If abnormal wear is not­ed, probable cause is pulley misalign-

ment. Contact your dealer.

Check the drive belt width, if less than
3 cm

(1

3/16")

replace.

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NOTE: When installing a new

drive

belt

a break-in period of 15­25 km (10-15 miles) is strongly recom­mended.

(W7) Steering Mechanism

Inspect the steering mechanism for
tightness of components (steering
arms, tie rods, ball joints, spring
coupler bolts, etc.). If necessary,
replace

Of

retighten.

Check the condition of the skis and the
ski runners. Replace if worn.

15

(WI)

Drive Pulley

Inspect the Duralon bushing condition
by checking the free-play of the sliding
half pulley. This isachieved by restrain­ing the inner half and checking if the
sliding half moves in the direction of
the arrows more than 3 mm

(1/8

11

).

If

so contact your dealer.

Mark reference

point

on both halves

Maximum free-play

3 mm

(izs")

(M1)

Brake

The brake mechanism on your snow­mobile is an essential safety device.
Keep this mechanism in proper work­ing condition. Above all, do not oper­ate your snowmobile

without

an effec-

tive brake system.

...

WARNING:

Brake pad or pucks

~

lessthan 3 mm

(1/8")

thick must

be replaced. Replacement must be

per-

formed by an authorized dealer.

The brake mechanism is self-adjusting,
therefore, periodic adjustment is not
required. However, check operation of
brake mechanism by depressing brake
control level. Brake should apply fully

when lever is 13 mm

(1/2

11

) approx.

from handlebar grip. If not, do not tam-

per with the brake, contact your servic­ing dealer.

16

(M2) Steering Adjustment

Skis should have a toe out

of3

mm

(1/8

11

) . To check, measure the distance

between each ski at the front and rear
of the leaf springs. The front distance
should be

3 mm (118

11

) 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 is 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.

3 mm

(118")

toe out

The handlebar should also be hori-

zontal when the skis are pointed to-

ward the front.

To adjust:

Loosen the lock nuts of the 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 steer­ing arm. The socket must be restrained
when tightening the tie rod end lock
nuts.

If the belt seemsdamaged or if tension
is incorrect, contact your dealer imme­diately.

..

WARNING:

If fan protector is re-

T moved, always reinstall after ser-

vicing.

(M7) General Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and compo­nents, retighten loose connections.
Check for stripped wires or damaged
insulation. Thoroughly inspect the ve­hicle and tighten loose bolts, nuts and
linkage. Inspect skisand ski runners for

wear.

(M3) Engine Head Nuts (MS) Fan Belt

With the engine cold, check that the

engine head nuts are tight and equally

torqued to 20

N.m

(15 ft-Ibs).

IMPORTANT: The engine head nut

torque should bechecked after the first
5 hours of operation.

(M4) Engine

Mount

Nuts

Check the engine mount nuts for tight­ness. Retighten if necessary.

(MS)

Muffler

Attachment

The engine/muffler attaching parts are
vital toward efficient muffler function.
Check all attachments. Replace the
springs

and/or

tighten if necessary.

Ensure that the forced

flow

system is

well aligned and tightened.

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.

TOPVIEW

SIDEVIEW

~

Ground

17

With

the suspension correctly adjust­ed, the rider seated on the vehicle and
the high beam ON check that the cen­ter of high intensity zone of high beam
is 50 mm (2") below horizontal line of
headlamp height.

Center line

intensity zone

To adjust, remove headlamp chrome
ring, turn upper or lower adjusting
screws to obtain desired beam posi­tion.

Bulb Replacement

If the headlamp bulb is

burnt

tilt

cab,

unplug the connector from the head-

lamp. Remove the rubber

boot

and un­fasten 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.

18

STORAGE

It 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 rnissinq. 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 carbure­tor; and in general, preparing the vehi­cle 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. 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.

Track

Inspect the track for wear, cuts, miss­ing track guides and broken rods.
Make any necessary replacement.

.&.

WARNING: Do

not

operate a

....

snowmobile

with

a cut, torn or

damage track.

Lift the rear of vehicle until track is
clear of the ground then support

with

a
brace or trestle. The snowmobile
should be stored in such a way that the
track does not stay in contact

with

the

ground.

O

NOTE: The track should be rotat­ed periodically, (every 40

days).

Do not release track tension .
...

CAUTION: To prevent track

..

damage, temperature in the stor-

age area

must

not

exceed 38° C

(100°F).

Slide

Susper:'lsion

Remove any dirt or rust. Grease idler

wheels at grease fittings. Wipe

off

sur-

plus. Replace worn slider shoes.

Ski

Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumu­lation from the skis and springs.
Grease

the ski legs at the grease fit­tings. Check the condition of the skis,
ski runners and leaf springs. Replace if

worn or weak.

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect all components for tightness,

lspring coupler bolts, steering arm

locking bolts, tie rods, ball joints,

etc.l,

Tighten if necessary. Oil moving joints
of the brake mechanism.

A 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 pro­tector. If unavailable, use petroleum
jelly.

Chaincase

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper
level, using fresh chaincase oil. To
drain, remove the chaincase cover.

Fuel Tank

Remove the cap then using a syphon,
remove the gasoline from tank.

A WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-

....

ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Alwaysperform procedures
in awell ventilated area. Do not smoke
or allow open flames

or

sparks in the

vicinity.

Carburetor

Carburetors must be dried out comple­tely to prevent gum formation during
the storage period.

Once the fuel tank is emptied, remove
the float chamber drain plug on each
carburetor. Drain carburetors.

Re-install plug and connect fuel line.

Cylinder Lubrication

Engine internal parts must be lubricat-

ed to protect cylinder walls from possi-

ble rust formation during the storage
period.

O

NOTE: This operation should be
repeated every 40 days during

storage.

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. Repeatabove
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 posi­tion.

19

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

damage. Repair kits are available at
your authorized dealer. Clean the
frame. For the aluminum portion use
only

lJ

Aluminum cleaner" and follow

instructions on the container.
Touch up all metal spots where paint

has been scratched off. Spray all bare
metal parts

with

metal protector. Wax

the cab for better protection.

O

NOTE: Apply wax on glossy fin-

ish of cab only. Protect the vehi-

cle

with

a cover to prevent dust accu-

mulation during storage.

...

CAUTION: If for some reason the

...

snowmobile has to be stored out­side it is necessary to cover it with an
opaque tarpaulin. This caution

willpre-

vent the sun rays affecting the plastic
components and the vehicle finish.

General Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and compo­nents, retighten loose connections.
Check for stripped wires or damaged
insulation.

Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and
tighten loose bolts, nuts and linkage.

O

NOTE: Leave the drive belt off

the pulleys for the entire storage

period.

20

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Snow is falling and you are

now

antic­ipating the 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 lessthan satisfactory

t

replace with genuine Bombardier parts
or suitable equivalents.

PRE-SEASON
PREPARATION

CHART

i

To be performed by dealer

•

To be performed by

owner

0

Change spark plugs

0

Check chaincase oil level

0

Check pulleys, verify components

•

and clean
Check steering alignment and ski runner

0

condition

Clean fuel filter (located in fuel

0

tank)
Check suspension idler wheel bearings

•

Check track tension and alignment

0

Inspect drive belt and install

0

Check throttle cable for damage and

0

free operation
Inspect brake condition and operation

•

Inspect oil seals for possible cuts or leaks

0

Set engine timing, if necessary replace

•

breaker points

Check electrical wiring (broken wire,

0

damaged insulation)
Inspect condition of starting rope

1

0

Check tightness of all bolts, nuts and

0

linkage
Refill gas tank

0

Adjust carburetor

•

Check

fanbelt condition and

tension

0

21

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine turns over but 1.

No fuel to the engine

Check

the

tank

level

and

fillupwith

correct

fails to start or starts

gas-oil

mixture.

Check

for

possible

clogging

of

with difficulty

fuel

line,

item

5.

2. Spark plug

Check

for

fouledordefective

spark

plug.

Disconnect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

remove

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plugonengine

cowl,

being

carefultohold

away

from

spark

plug

hole.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

for

spark.Ifno

sparks

appear,

re-

place

spark

plug.Iftrouble

persists,

check

item

3.

3.

Faulty ignition

Disconnect

spark

plug

wire

from

plug,

un-

screw

the

spark

plug

cap

then

hold

wire

about3mm

!lIB")

from

the

cylinder

head.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

andifno

sparks

appear,itmeansafaulty

ignition

system.Donot

attempttorepair.

Contact

your

dealer.

4. Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark

plug,

turn

ignition

to

OFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plug.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.Ifengine

continues

to

flood,

see

your

dealer.

5.

Clogged fuel line (water or

Remove

and

clean

the

fuel

filter.

Change

dirt)

filter

cartridgeifnecessary.

Check

condition

and

connectionsoffuel

lines.

Check

the

cleanlinessoffuel

tank.

6.

Faulty carburetor

first

make

primary

adjustmentsoncarburetor

ISee

Maintenance

Sactionl

If

carburetor

is

still

faulty,

contact

your

dealer

for

repair.

7. Too much oil in fuel

Drain

the

fuel

tank

and

refill

with

the

correct

gas/oil

mixture.

8.

Engine timing

Engine

timing

maybedefectiveoroutofad-

justment

Contact

your

dealer.

9.

Poor engine compression

Running

withalean

fuel

mixture

may

produce

excessive

engine

wear

resultinginpoor

engine

compression.Ifthis

occurs,

contact

your

dealeratonce.

22

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine will not turn

1.

Seized engine

In

the

case

of a

seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

Seizureisdirect

resultofpoor

lu-

brieation

Engine lacks accelera-

1. Fouled or defective spark

Check

item

2 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

tion or power

plug

to

startorstarts

with

difficulty"

2.

Clogged fuel line (water or

Check

fuel

line

condition.

ISee

item

5 of

"En-

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty"!.

3. Carburetor

Readjust

the

carburetor.

ISee

Maintenance

section!.

If

trouble

persists,

contact

your

dealer.

4. Faulty ignition

First

check

item2and

3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

failstostanorstarts

with

difficulty".Ifthe

ignition

system

still

seems

faulty,

contact

your

dealer.

5. Engine If

unabletolocate

specific

symptoms,

contact

your

dealer.

Engine continually 1. Faulty spark plug

Check

item

2of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

startorstarts

with

difficulty".

2. Overheated

Carburetor

set

too

lean.

Contact

your

dealer.

3.

Engine timing incorrectly set

Contact

your

dealer.

Snowmobile cannot 1. Drive Belt

Check

for

damagedorworn

drive

belt.

Re-

reach full speed

placeifnecessary.

2.

Incorrect track adjustment

Check

track

tension

and

alignment.

Readjust

to

specifications.

ISee

Maintenance

Secnenl

3.

Faulty engine

Check

item

1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

acceler-

ationorpower.".

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

23

TOOLS

As standard equipment each new
snowmobile is supplied with a basic
tool kit such as screwdriver, wrenches,
emergency starter rope, etc...

Standard Tools

o

()

G

A. Screwdriver
B. Socket 10/13 mm
C. Open end wrench 10/13 mm
D. Socket wrench handle

24

E. Starter rope
F. Socket 21/26 mm
G. Suspension adjustment

key

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

No.ofcylinders

Bore

Stroke

Displacement
Compression ratio (corrected)
Carburetor

type

Carburetor

adjustment

- air

screw

- idle speed

Engine head

nuts

(torque)

Fan

belt

free-play

CHASSIS

Overall length
Overall

width
Overall height
Ski stance (center

to

center)

Ski

alignment

(toe

outl

Mass (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

Spark plug (Bosch) - normal use

severe use
Spark plug (gap)
Advanced

ignition

timing

FUEL

Tank capacity -

SI*
Imp.

U.S.

Gasoline

Gasloil ratio

BRAKE

Brake

type

Brake adjustment (control)
Brake lining

(minimum

thickness)

*International Standard

2

72 mm (2.834")
61

mm (2.401")

496.7

cm3

(30.31 in.

3

)

6.2:1

2 x VM 34-203

1 1/2

turn

+ 1/8

1500·2000 R.P.M.

20

N.m

(15 ft-Ibs)

6

mm

(114")

265cm (104/1)

99 cm (39")
100

cm (39112")

85 cm (33

112")

3 mm

(118")

190.5 kg (420 Ibs)

n10

c~

(1195in.

2

)

2.420 kPa (.351

Ibs/in.

2

)

38.1 cm (15") x 289.6 cm (114")

13

mm

(1/2")

gap should exist

between

slide shoe and

bottom
insideoftrack.
Equal distance between edges

of

track

guides

and

slider

shoes.

21/38
170

mL

(6 oz.)

3 cm (1

3/16")

12 volts, 140

watts

45/45 W

5/21 W

W 275 T2

(waC)

W 275 T2

(waC)

0.4 mm (.016")

2.0

mm + .10 (.078" + .003)

29.5 liters

6.5 gallons

7.8 gallons

Regular

50/1

Disc. self-adjusting
13 mm

(1/2")

minimum

distance

from

handlebar grip

when

fully

applied

3

mm

(118")

Bombardier Limitedreservesthe rightto make changesindesignand specificationsandlor tomakead·
ditionsto, orimprovementsin its product without imposingany obligation upon itself toinstallthem on
its productpreviouslymanufactured.

25

o

ON

OFF

GR

VI

TACHOMETER

(OPTIONALI

DIMMER

SWITCH

GR/VI

RDiYl

KILL SWITCH

VIIWH

Yl

BK

Vl/WH

'Vi'iWH

Vi

2I.

YL

,Vi:

I I

Yl

BI<

GY

GVIVI

l:lK

Yl

8K

1Il

tn

8RAKE LIGHT SWITCH

®

ON/8K

1980 BLIZZARD 5500

oLIGHTING C01L 1110WI

® LIGHTING C01L (30 WI

o

GENERATOR

COIL

(!) HEADLAMP145/45WI

~

BULll(5WI

• TAILLIGHT l5-21 WI

7 FUSEL1 Al

® VOLTAGE

REGULATOR

f\..)

0')

5.1.*

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

BASE

UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length

meter

m

mass

kilogram

kg

liquid

liter

L

temperatu re

celsius

°C

pressure

kilopascal kPa

torque

Newton

meter

N-m

speed

kilometer per hour

km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX

SYMBOL

MEANING VALUE

kilo k

one

thousand

1,000

centi c

one

hundredth

of

a

0.01

milli m

one thousandth of a

0.001

*THE

INTERNATIONAL

SYSTEM OF UNITS (SYSTEME INTERNATIONAL)

ABREVIATES

"SI"

IN

ALL

LANGUAGES.

27

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®

r

Warranty

STARTS

on the date

of

sale to the first consumer and

ENDS the SECOND APRIL 30TH following the date warranty

coverage started.

or

•

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

31

ST

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 saleand

terminate

90 days later.

2. When a saleis 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-DOD dealer during said

warranty period.

28

EXCLUSIONS

Items and components:

Any

of the following expendable items

and/or

components that are

damaged or worn due to normal use: variablespeed 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, ap­pearance 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 eachSKI-DOO
snowmobile. The labour, parts and lubricants cost of all
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.

• Vehicles used for racing purposes.

• Vehicle used for rental purpose or other business purposes.

• All optional accessories installed on the vehicle.

(The normal warrantypolicy for parts and accessories,if

any,

applies).

• Damage resulting from operation of the snowmobile on surfaces

other than snow.

• Damage resulting from accident, fire or other casualty, misuse,

abuse or neglect.

• Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile not ap-

proved in writing by BOMBARDIER.

•

Losses

incurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and

labour, such as, but

not

limited to, transportation, towing,
telephone calls, taxis, or any other incidental or consequential
damages.

29

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 pro­vince.

Where applicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other ex­pressed 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 made, such affir­mation, representation or warranty shall not be enforceable against

BOMBARDIER or any other person.

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

If a servicing problem or other difficulty occurs, we suggest the

following:

1. Try to resolve the problem at the dealership

with

the Service

Manager or Owner.

2. If this fails, contact your area distributor listed in the Operator

Manual.

3. Then if your grievance still remains unsolved, you may write to

us:

Bombardier Limited
Customer Relations Department
Recreational Product Group

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO

30

Bombardier Limited reserves the right to modify its warranty

policy at any time, being understood that such modificationwill
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

31

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:

Why

must

my

snowmobile

be registered?

After

alii

do have my original invoice

as

proof

of

when

I purchased my snowmobile.

A:

The information provided by the Customer Warranty Registration card is

computerized,

and

a/l 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 recall.

Q: Howdo I know

my

vehicle has been registered at the factory?

A:

When you

bought

your snowmobile the dealer shouldhave completed,

and

forwarded us the manufacturer's

copy

of

the Customer Warranty Registra-

tion. The

hardcopy

of

the cardis your

proof

that the snowmobile is registered.

Q: I

bought

my

snowmobilein0'

King

County

butIsnowmobileinWashington

County. Can the dealer in

Washington

County

accept to perform

warranty

work

on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any

authorizeddealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,

providing the customer warranty registration card is presented.

Q: Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my

snow-

mobile?

A:

In this Operator Manualprovided with the vehicle

at

the time

of

first sale.

Q:

Will

the entire

warranty

be void or cancelled, if I do

not

operate or maintain my

new

snowmobile exactly as specified in the Operator's Manual?

A:

The warrantyofthe

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, cerburetion

and

oil

injection/or

oil

mixture.

Q:

Would

you give some examplesotabnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?

A:

These terms are general

and

overlap each otherin areas. Some specific ex-

amples may include: running the machine

outofoil, sustainedhigh 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.

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Q:

What

costs are my responsibility

during

the

warranty

period?

A:

Thecustomer's responsibility includes

all

costsofnormalmaintenance ser-

vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents

and

collision damage, as well as oils,

and

spark plugs.

Q:

Are

"Genuine"

Bombardier replacement parts used in

warranty

repairs covered

by warranty?

A:

Yes.

When installed by an authorized dealer, any

"qenuine"

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

Bombardier'spolicy to extend warranty. Bombardierhas selecteda

warranty period sufficiently long to permit adequate use

of

the machine to

allow

for

concealed manufacturing defects to occur.

Q:

Manufacturer

does

not

accept

warranty

work

on seized, scored or melted

pistons,

why?

A:

From testing

and

experience, we

know

thatsuch piston failures can onlybe
caused by detonation or pre-ignition, which are directly related to the follow­ing factors

and

therefore, are beyond the manufacturer's control.

• Incorrect

oil/gas

mixture

(too little or

too

much

oil).

• Poor quality,

outboard

or

straight

mineral oils.

• Removal of intake silencer.

•

Hot

spark pluqts) (improper heat range).

Q: If I 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 shouldbe completed

and

sent to Valcourt.

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CONSUMER

GUIDE

WHEN

YOU

BUY...

our product you will receive:

SERVICE

- from the product itself.

SERVICE

from the dealer

who

sells the product.

If, however, the service or product is unsatisfactory,

Return

to your

dealer's

service

department and

discuss

the

details

of

the

problem

with the

manager.

He isina

position

to helpyouwith all

maintenance and

service

needs.

If the mattercannotbe

resolved,

he

maywant to

bring

the

sales

manager

orthe

general

manager

intothe

discussion.

If the dealer cannot solve the situation.

2

nd

Write to your nearest area distributor.

TELL HIM THE FACTS

•

Vehicle

identification

number.

• Date of

purchase.

• Name and

address

of your

selling

dealer.

• Your name,

address

and phone

number.

• The

specific

problem.

The matter will receive immediate attention from the distributor's service depart­ment.

If at this point your grievance still remains unresolved,

contact

Bombardier

Limited,

Valcourt, P

.Q.

JOE

2LO

Att'n

Customer

relations

Provide all necessary details (including names of persons previously
contacted), Your problem will be reviewed and instructions will be
provided to the persons responsible for product service in your area
or we may contact you directly.

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LISTING OF AREA

DISTRIBUTORS

CANADIAN

DISTRIBUTORS

ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
Kalamalka Lake Road
P.O. Box 159
Vernon, British Columbia,

vn 6M2

(6041

545-1314

British Columbia
BOMBARDIER LIMITED

EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

Atlantic

Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac,

New Brunswick, EDA 3GO

15061532-4454
Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia,

New

Brunswick,

Prince Edward Island
BOMBARDIER LIMITED

EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

IQuebec Branch)

1850Nobel Boulevard

Boucherville, Quebec, J4B

1A1

15141527-2469 or 655-6121
Province of Quebec

BOMBARDIER LIMITED

EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

Ontario Branch

230 Bayview Drive

Barrie, Ontario, L4M 2Y8

(7051

728-8600

Province of Ontario

BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED

1616 King Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
[phone]
Manitoba, Saskatchewan

HUDSON'S

BAY CO. LTD.
165 Hymus Boulevard
Pointe-Claire, Quebec,

M4W

lAB

(5141697-8500
North-West

Territories, Franklin

District

& Keewatin

J.W.

RANDALL

LIMITED

West Street

P.O.Box 1050

Corner Brook,

Newfoundland,

A2H 6G7

/7091634-3533
Newfoundland,

Labrador

TRACT EQUIPMENT
14325, 114th Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2Y8
[phone]

Alberta, Dist. Mackenzie,

Yukon,

N.W.T.

AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

4505 West Superior Street

P.O. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806

(218)

628-2881

North

Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri,

Michigan, Indiana, Ohio (less eastern halfl,

Tennessee

Kentucky,

West

Virginia, Virginia,

Northern

Idaho,

Northern

Wyoming,

Montana,

Iowa,

Washington

ELLIOTT & HUTCHINS INC.
East Main Street Road
Malone, New York 12953

/5181483-4411

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

(9071

274-9513

Alaska
TIMBERLAND

MACHINES INC.

10

North

Main Street

Lancaster, New Hampshire

03584

/6031788-4738

Maine,

New

Hampshire,

Vermont

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HOW

TO IDENTIFY YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

The main components of your snow­mobile (engine, track and frame) are
identified by different serialnumbers. It
may sometimes become necessary to
locate these numbers for warranty pur­poses or to trace your snowmobile in
the event of theft.

........

_VEHICLE

SERIAL NUMBER

TRACK
SERIAL
NUMBER

O

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.

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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.

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CHANGE

OF ADDRESS

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: OLD ADDRESS:

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NAME

STREET

STATE

APT.

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CODE

APT.

NAME

STREET

NO

: NEW ADDRESS:

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OF

OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The

ownership

of this

vehicleistransferred

FROM: _

APT.

ZIP

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APT.

ZIP

I

POSTAL

CODE

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BOMBARDIER

LIMITED

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE

2LO

BOMBARDIER

LIMITED

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO

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