BOMBARDIER blizzard mx, blizzard 9700 Operator's Manual

model

V.I.N.
purchase date _

warranty expiry date

To be completed by dealer at time of sale.

DEALER IMPRINT AREA

MOTO-SKI
FUTURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC
SONIC

AFTER SALES SERVICE
BOMBARDIER INC.
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE2LO

The following are trademarks of Bom­bardier Inc.

BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-DOO CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIQUE

BLIZZARD

TNT
CARRY-BOOSE NORDIK
ELAN SKANDIC
ELITE SAFARI*
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

Litho'd in Canada

® *Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved Bombardier Inc.

FOREWORD _

The Operator's Manual and the Snow­mobile Safety Handbook have been
prepared to acquaint the owner / oper­ator of a new snowmobile

with

the var­ious vehicle controls, maintenance and
safe operating instructions. Each is

in­dispensable for the proper use of the
product, and should be kept

with

the

vehicle at all times.
Should you have any questions per-

taining to the warranty and its applica­tion, please consult the

"Often

Asked
Question" section of this manual, or
your

selling dealer.

This manual uses the following sym-

bols.

+

WARNING: Identifies an instruc-

tion which, if not followed, could

cause personal injury.

...

CAUTION:

Denotes an instruc-

• tion which, if not followed, could

severely damage vehicle components.

O

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully com­an instruction.

Although the mere reading of such

in­formation does not eliminate the haz­ard, your understanding of the infor-

mation will promote its correct use.

+

WARNING: The engines and the

corresponding components iden­tified in this manual should not be uti­lized on

producttsl other than those

mentioned on the cover page of this
manual.

Most specifications are given in both metric and customary units. Where precise
accuracy is not required, some conversions are rounded to even numbers for
easier use.

A shop manual can be obtained for complete service, maintenance and repair in­formation.

SAFETY

IN

MAINTENANCE _

Observe the following
precautions:

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

• The

snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen­cy cut-out or tether switches or turn-

ing

off

the key.

• Clean and check operation of the
headlight, tail light and brake light.

• Engine should be running only when
belt guard

and/or

pulley guard is

secured in place.

• Never run the engine

without

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

• Never run the engine when the track
is raised

off

the ground.

• It can be dangerous to run engine

with

the hood removed.

• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a well ventilated area.
Do

not

smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined and

corrected

without

delay.

• 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 parts

is inevitable.

• 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.

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

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

ve-

hicle configuration.

• Whenever the vehicle is parked out­doors, overnight or for a long peri­od, it issuggested to protect it against
the inclemency of the weather

with

a snowmobile cover.

• Do not lubricate throttle

and/or

brake cables and housings.

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

• Blizzard 9700: Since engine cooling

is fully in effect only when the vehi­cle is in motion and driven on snow,
it is not recommended that you

al-

low

the engine to idle for more than

brief periods

and/or

you drive the
vehicle on icy surface. Prolonged
idling

and/or

continuous driving on

ice may cause engine damage.

• Blizzard 9700: When removing

coolant tank cap, first place a cloth
over cap then turn cap to its first
step to release pressure. Never drain
or refill the cooling system when

en-

gine is hot.

• These vehicles are designed for the
driver only. No provisions have been
made for a passenger.

.....

WARNING: Should removal of a

...

nylon lock nut be required when
undergoing repairs/disassembly, al­ways replace by new ones. Tighten as
specified in the applicable Shop

Manual.

PLEASE READ

AND

UNDERSTAND

ALL

WARNINGS

AND

CAUTIONS IN

THIS

MANUAL

AND

ON THE VEHI-

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2,

_

INDEX _

THE 1984

··LIMITED

WARRANTY.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 4

OFTEN

ASKED

QUESTIONS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LISTING OF

AREA

DISTRIBUTORS.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 8

HOW

TO IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

Throttle lever, brake lever,

ignition/light

switch, headlamp dimmer switch,

emergency

cut-out

switch, tether cut-out switch, rewind starter handle,
primer, adjustable steering handle, speedometer, tachometer, temperature
gauge, oil level indicator, high beam indicator, fuel gauge, fuel tank gap,

hood opening, tool bag, tool box, fuse holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .

10

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in, 10 hour-inspection, inspection check list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

FUEL

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, oil injection system, fuel mix­ture ratio

& mixing procedure, fuel/oil mixing charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PRE-START CHECK

Check

points.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 17

STARTING

PROCEDURE

Manual starting, before riding, emergency starting

..

17

LUBRICATION

Frequency, steering mechanism, drive axle, slide suspension, chaincase oil
level, rotary valve system, oil injection system

18

MAINTENANCE

Chart, belt guard removal, drive belt removal, drive belt condition, new
drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, spark plugs, suspension con­dition, suspension adjustment, track condition, track tension and align­ment, drive pulley, steering mechanism, steering adjustment, muffler at­tachment, engine head nuts, engine mount nuts, carburetors adjustment,
oil injection system, fan belt, cooling system, headlamp beam aiming, bulb

replacement, general inspection. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

STORAGE

Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, engine and
primer lubrication, fuel tank

& caburetors, cooling system, chassis, general

inspection .

..

30

PRE..SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-seasonpreparation

chart..

. 34

TROUBLE

SHOOTING.

. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

37

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

. 38

WIRING

DIAGRAM

, , 41

SI

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

. . . . . . . .

..

. ,

,........

43

CHANGE

OF ADDRESS OR

OWNERSHIP

, . . . . . . . 45

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3

THE 1984 LIMITED WARRANTY _

1 - PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every 1984 SKI-DOO® snowmobile, sold as NEW

AND

UNUSED, by an authorized SKI-DOO dealer

for

a period of:

• 12 consecutive months.

2 -

WHAT

BOMBARDIER WILL DO

BOMBARDIER will repair

and/or

replace, at its option, components defective in

material

and/or

workmanship (under normal use and service.l

with

a genuine

BOMBARDIER component

without

charge

for

parts or labour, at any authorized

SKI-DOO dealer during said warranty period.

3 -

CONDITION

TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED

Present to the servicing dealer, the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Warranty

Registration card received by the customer

from

the selling dealer at time of pur-

chase.

4 • WARRANTY TRANSFER

This warranty is transferable to subsequent ownerts)

for

remainder of warranty

period

from

original date of sale.

5 -

EXCLUSIONS·

ARE

NOT

WARRANTED

• Normal wear on all items such as,

but

not

limited to:

- drive belts

- slider shoes

- spark plugs

- bulbs

- runners on skis

• Replacement parts

and/or

accessories

which

are

not

genuine BOMBARDIER

parts

and/or

accessories.

• Damage resulting

from

installationofparts other than genuine BOMBARDIER

parts.

• Damage caused by failure

to

provide proper maintenance as detailed in the

Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance

services, including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged

to

the owner.

•

Wet

celts battery.

• Vehicles designed

and/or

used

for

racing purposes.

• All optional accessories installed on the vehicle.
(The normal warranty policy

for

parts and accessories, if any, applies).

• Damage resulting from accident, fire or other casualty, misuse, abuse or ne­glect.

• Damage resulting

from

operation of the snowmobile on surfaces other than

snow.

4 _

• Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile

not

approved in writ-

ing by BOMBARDIER.

• Losses incurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and labour, such
as,

but

not

limited

to,

transportation,

towing,

telephone calls, taxis, or any

other incidental or consequential damages.

6 - BATTERY WARRANTY:

• 12 consecutive months. (Pro-rated,)
100% warranty coverage will start on the date the snowmobile was purchased

and run to the

following April 30th. The remainder of the 12 months period will

be pro-rated as follows:

50%

from

April 30th to December 1st.

- 40%

from

December 1st to December 31st.

300/0

from

January 1st

to

end of warranty.

Some

states or provinces do not

allow

the exclusion or limitation of inciden-

tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may

not

apply.

7 - EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you

may

also have other legal

rights

which

may

vary

from

state to state, or province to province. Where
applicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied
warranties of

BOMBARDIER,

its distributors and the selling dealer, in-

cluding any warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular pur-

pose; otherwise the implied warranty is limited to the duration

of

this war-

ranty.

However,

some states or provinces do

not

allow limitations on

how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation

may

not

apply.

Ne.ither 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.
BOMBARDIER

INC.

reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at any

time, being understood that such modification will

not

alter the warranty

conditions applicable to vehicles sold

while

the above warranty is in effect.

8 - CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

If a servicing problem or other

difficulty

occurs, we suggest the following:

1.

Try

to resolve the problem at the dealership

with

the Service Manager or

Owner.

2. If this fails,

contact

your area distributor listed in the Operator Manual.

3. Then if

your

grievance still remains unsolved, you may

write

to

us:

Bombardier Inc.

Service Department
Recreational Products Division
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO

February 1983
Bombardier Inc.

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO

*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

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OFTEN

ASKED QUESTIONS _

Q:

Why

must my

snowmobile

be registered?

After

all I do have my original invoice

as

proof

of

when

I purchased my

snowmobile.

A:

Your warranty is validatany

authorized dealerofthe product. Your

tretion is the key element in

providing

the servicing dealer

with

the necessary

data to complete warranty claim forms. This information is also used to

notify

owners in the eventofa safety recall.

Q: I

bought

my

snowmobile

in 0'King

County

butIsnowmobile

in

Washington

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

Manual

provided

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 OperatorManual, THA T teilure

may

not

be covered under

warranty. This includes service

work

performed

by

the customer, especially

the critical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburation

and

oil

injection/or

oil

mixture.

Q:

Would

you give some examples of abnormal use or

r,r.r

..

lr.,~t

or abuse?

A:

These terms are

and

overlap each

other

in areas. Some specific ex-

amples

may

include: running the machine

outofoil, chain failure causedbya

lack

of

lubrication, operating the machine

with

a broken

or

damaged

part

which causes

another

part

to tell,

and

so on.Ifyou have any specific questions

on operation

or

maintenance, please

contact

your dealer

for

advice.

Q:

What

costs are my responsibility during the

warranty

period?

A:

The customer's responsibilitv includes all costsofnormal

maintenance ser-

vices,

non-warranty

repairs, accidents

and

collision damage, as well

dS

oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidentalorconsequential damages costs as explained

in the warranty.

6 _

Q: Are

"Genuine"

Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered

by warranty?

A:

Yes.

When installed by an authorized dealer,

any

"genuine"

Bombardier

part

used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on

the machine.

Q:

If

I sell

my

snowmobile within the warranty period,

will

the

new

owner

qualify

for

the balanceofthe warranty?

A:

Yes,

provided

the

unit

has already been registered with the manufacturer.

Note that the change

of

ownership card in this manual

should

be completed

and

sent to Bombardier Inc.

Q:

How

can I receive the best

owner

assistance?

A:

The satisfaction

and

goodwillofthe ownersofBombardier

products

are

of

primary concern to your dealer

and

Bombardier Inc. Normal/y, any problems

that arise in connection with the sales transaction or the operation

of

your

snowmobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales

or

Service Departments. It

is however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concern-

ed, misunderstandings

wtll sometimes occur.

If

you have a problem that has

not

been handled to your satisfaction through

normal

channels, we suggest

that you discuss yourproblem with a

memberofdealership management. Fre-

quently, complaints are the resultofa breakdown in communications

and

can

quickly be resolved

by

a memberofthe dealership management.Ifthe prob­lem already has been reviewed with the Sales or Service Manager,
contact

the Dealer

himselforthe General Manager.

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7

LISTING OF AREA

D~T~BUTORS~~~~~~~~~~~~

CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

Atlantic

Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick, EOA3GO
[phone]

Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia,

New

Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

Quebec Branch
1350 Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1
[phone]

Province of Quebec

Ontario Branch
230 Bayview Drive
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4Y8
[phone]

Province of Ontario

BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King, Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
(2041

633-7247

British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Alberta, Yukon

CHARLES R. BELL LIMITED

Newfoundland, Labrador

Offices

- Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H 6J3
[phone]

- 81 Kenmount Road
P.O.

Box

8127

St-John's, Newfoundland,

AlB

3N1

(709l 722-6700

HUDSON'S

BAY CO. LTD.

165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 1G2
[phone]

North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin

8 _

AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

All States (excluding Alaska)

SERVICE OFFICES

- East Main Street Road
Malone, New York 12953
[phone]

4505 West Superior Street
P.O. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
[phone]

- P.O. Box 1569
Idaho

Falls, Idaho, 83401

[phone]

NATIONAL

SALES OFFICE

- O'Hare Lake Plaza

2350 Devon Avenue
Suite 150
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
[phone]

MILLER EQUIPMENT

AND

RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1049

Whitney

Road

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

[phone]

Alaska

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

_

The main components of your snow­mobile (engine, track and frame) are
identified by different serial numbers. It
may sometimes become necessary to
locate these numbers for warranty pur-

poses or to trace your snowmobile in

the event of theft.

BLIZZARD5500MX

B

L1ZZAR

D9700

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

VEHICLE 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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9

CONTROLSI

INSTRUMENTS _

~~-r--E

~~~-A

--n..--Q

A) Throttle lever
B) Brake lever

C)

Ignition/light

switch

D)

Headlamp dimmer switch

E) Emergency

cut-out

switch

F) Tether

cut-out

switch

G) Rewind starter handle

H) Primer
I) Adjustable steering handle

J)

Speedometer

A) Throttle 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 Lever

Located on the left side of handlebar.
When compressed, the brake is ap­plied. When released, it automatically
returns to its original position. Braking
effect is proportionate to the pressure
applied on the lever and to the type of
terrai

nand

its

snow

coverage.

K) Tachometer (Blizzard 9700 only)
L) Temperature gauge (Blizzard 9700

only)

M) Oil level indicator (Blizzard 5500

MX

only)

N) High beam indicator

0) Fuel gauge
P) Fuel tank cap

Q)

Hood

opening

C) Ignition/Light

Switch

OFF

ffi~ON

~-"TEST"

Key operated, 3 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.

Blizzard 5500 MX:

To test oil level indicator bulb, with en-

gine running, turn key to test position.

If bulb does not lite, replace.

10 _

+ON t OFF

~~

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 flick the switch.

E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

A push pull type switch located on the
right side of the handlebar. To stop the

engine in an emergency

I push the but-

ton to the lower

off

position and simul­taneously apply the brakes. To start
engine, button must be at the upper on
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 pre­paredfor emergencysituations requiring
its use.

.....

WARNING:

If the switch has

....

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

re-

starting engine.

F) Tether Cut-Out Switch

A pull switch located below the
handlebar. Attach tether cord to wrist
or other convenient location then snap
tether cut-out cap over receptacle be­fore starting engine.

If emergency engine

"shut

off"

is re-

quired completely pull cap from safety

switch and engine power will be auto­matically shut

"off".

O

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 malfuntion should be

de-

termined and corrected before restart­ing engine.

G) Rewind Starter Handle

Auto

rewind type located on right hand
side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,
pull handle.

H) Primer

A push-pull button located below han­dlebar. Pulland push button

(2-3times)
to activate primer. The primer should
always be used for cold engine starts.
After engine is warm however, it is not
necessary to use primer when starting.

I) Adjustable steering handle

- Remove steering pad.

- Loosen the four (4) retaining screws.

- Adjust the handle to the desired po-

sition.

.....

WARNING:

Do not adjust too

....

high as the brake lever may con-

tact the windshield when turning.

- Lock the steering handle in place by
tightening the four (4) retaining
screws to 26

N.m

(19 ft-lbs).

- Reinstall steering pad.

J)

Speedometer

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

Odom-

eter records the total distance travelled

in kilometers.

Lower position
to stop engine

Upper position
before starting

Attach

towr~

_

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11

K) Tachometer

(Blizzard 9700 only)

The tachometer registers the impulses
of magneto. Direct-reading dial indi­cates the number of revolutions per

minute (RPM) of the engine.

~

CAUTION: The tachometer is

Y protected by a fuse, if tachom-

eter stops operating check fuse condi­tion and if necessary replace. The fuse
is 0.1 amp. Do

not

use a higher rated
fuse as this can cause severe damage
to the tachometer.

U Temperature Gauge

(Blizzard 9700 only)

The gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature. Normal operating tem­perature is 50°C

(120°FL However,
coolant temperature can vary depen­ding on driving condition. If coolant
temperature exceeds 95°C (200°F) re­duce speed and run vehicle in loose
snow or stop engine immediately.

• WARNING: To remove coolant
...,.

tank cap, place a cloth over the
cap and unscrew it to the first step to
release the pressure. If this notice is
disregarded loss of fluid and possible
severe burns could occur.

M) Oil Level Indicator

(Blizzard 5600 MX only)

Will light up when injection oil level is
low. Check level and replenish as soon

as possible.
..,

CAUTION: Do

not

run engine out

Y of oil. Serious engine damage will

occur.

To test oil level indicator bulb, turn ig-

nition key (engine running) to

"test"
position. If light does not glow, replace
bulb.

N) High Beam Indicator

Lights up when headlamp is on high
beam.

0) Fuel Gauge

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

with

the level indi-

cated on the gauge.

• WARNING: Never usea lite match

...,.

or open flame to check fuel level.

P) Fuel Tank Cap

Accessible under fuel tank cover. Lift
cover, unscrew cap. Plastic retainer will
stop cap from falling.

Q)

Hood Opening

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

12 _

O

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up

until stopped by

restraining de-

vice.

•

WARNING:

It isdangerous to run

.....

an engine with the hood open or

removed. Personal injury could result.

~

CAUTION: Prior to re-securing

y the hood latch, position the bot-

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

Tool

Compartment

To gain access, tilt hood. Ideal location
for spare plugs, rope, first aid kit, flash­light, etc.

O

NOTE: - Blizzard 5500

MX:

The

tool

box is located under the

hood in the front of the vehicle.

- Blizzard 9700: The tool bag is located

beside the rotary valve oil reservoir.

Fuse Holder

(Blizzard 9700 only)

The tachometer is protected

with

a 0.1
ampere rated fuse. Fuse holder is lo­cated under the hood behind the ta­chometer . If it stops operating, check
fuse condition and replace if neces­sary.

BREAK-IN PERIOD _

Break-in

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, maximum throttle
should not exceed

3/4,

however, brief
full acceleration and speed variations
contribute to a good break-in. Con­tinued wide open throttle accelera­tions, prolonged cruising speeds, and
lugging are detrimental during the
break-in period.

~

CAUTION: Remove and clean

..

spark plugs after engine break-in.

O

NOTE: A new drive belt requires

a break-in period of 15-25km (10-

15 miles).

10-Hour Inspection

As with any precision piece of mechan­ical equipement, we suggest that after
the first 10 hours of operation or 30
days after the purchase, whichever
comes first, your vehicle be checked
by your dealer. This inspection will give

you the opportunity to discuss the un­answered questions you may have en­countered during the first hours of
operation. Remember that it is easier
to remedy at this time than to allow the
snowmobile to operate until a possible

failure occurs.

The 10 hours inspection is at the ex-

pense of the vehicle owner.

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13

1G-HOURINSPECTION CHECK LIST

J

Engine head nuts
Engine mount nuts
Muffler attachment
Spark plugs condition
Carburetors adjustment
Engine timing
Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Chaincase oil level
Rotary valve oil level (Blizzard 9700 only)
Injection oil level (Blizzard 5500 MX only)
Oil injection pump adjustment (Blizzard 5500 MX only)

Fan belt tension and condition (Blizzard 5500 MX only)
Engine coolant level (Blizzard 9700 only)
Brake operation and lining condition
Ski alignment (runners condition)
Steering arm, retorque to 42

N·m

(31

ft-lbs)

Handlebar bolts, retorque to 26

N·m

(19 ft-lbs)
Suspension and steering condition and lubrication
Track condition, tension and alignment
Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires,

damaged insula-

tlon), tighten all loose bolts, nuts and linkage

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

We recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection.

Date of 10 hour inspection

14 _

Dealer signature

FUEL

_

Recommended Gasoline

...

CAUTION: Never experiment

...

with different fuel or fuel ratios.
Never use naphtha, methanol or similar
products.

+

WARNING: Never

"top

up" the

gas tank before placing the vehi­cle in a warm area. At certain tempera­tures, gasoline

will expand and over­flow. Always wipe off any gasoline
spillagefrom the snowmobile.

Blizzard 5500

MX

Use premium leaded or unleaded gaso-

line (octane number of 89 of higher).
Blizzard 9700

Use regular leaded or unleaded gaso-

line

available from all service stations.

Recommended Oil

(Both models)

Use "Bombardier Snowmobile Injec-

tion Oil"

(P

/N

496 0133 00 - 1 liter)

available from your dealer. This type of

oil will flow at temperatures as low as
minus 40°C

(-40°F),

It is a blend of specially selected base

oils and additives which provides
outstanding lubrication, engine clean­linessand minimum spark plug fouling.

If "Bombardier Snowmobile Injection
Oil"

is unavailable, substitute with

"Bombardier 50:1 Snowmobile Oil".

...

CAUTION: Never use outboard

• or straight mineral oils.

Oil Injection System

(Blizzard 5500 MX only)

Always maintain a sufficient amount of

Bombardier Snowmobile injection oil

in the injection oil tank.

..

CAUTION: Check level and refill

...

every time you refuel.

O

NOTE: Forthe break-in period on-

ly, 450 ml (16 oz.) of Bombardier

Snowmobile Injection oil should be

added to the first full fuel tank filling.

This will assure additional protection

during the initial engine break-in.

Fuel Mixture Ratio &
Mixing Procedure

(Blizzard 9700 only)

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.

The importance of using the correct

fuel mixture cannot be overstressed.
An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious

engine damage. Recommended fuel

ratio is 30/1 .

SI

UNITS

500 ml oil to 15 liters 30/1

IMPERIAL

UNITS

16 oz. oil to 3 Imp. gals 30/1

or
500 ml oil to 3.3 Imp. gals = 30/1

U.S.

UNITS

13 oz. oil to 3 U.S.

gals=

30/1

O

NOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing, oil

should be kept at room temper-

ature.
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.

_______________

15

+

WARNING: Gasoline is flamma­ble and explosive under certain

conditions. Always manipulate in a
well ventilated area. Do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks in the vici-

nity. If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving, the cause should be de-

termined and corrected

without

delay.
Never add fuel while the engine is run­ning. Avoid skin contact

with

fuel at

below freezing temperatures.

1. Pour approximately 4 liters

(1
gallon) of gasoline into a clean con­tainer.

FUEUOIL

MIXING

CHARTS

(Blizzard 9700 - 30:1 ratio)

25

20

15

10

Litera

of gas

A 0

ml of oil

needed

....

USE BOMBARDIER INJECTiON OIL

10

151&

20 2521 30 352

(literi

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

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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 foreign particles, pour
the mixture into the snowmobile

tank,

+

WARNING: To prevent fuel spill­age,a funnel must always be used

when filling the gastank.

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NOTE: When using pre-mixed

fuel, always shake the container

thoroughly as the

oil has a tendency to

settle.

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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 that the skis and the track are

not

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

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

• (Blizzard 9700) Check coolant level.

Liquid should be 19-25 mm

(3/4-1

in.) below filler neck. If additional
coolant is necessary or if entire sys­tem has to be refilled, use a solution

of 3 parts of anti-freeze for 2 parts of

water

(600/0

anti-freeze, 40% water).

See cooling system in storage.

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NOTE:

Always

use ethylene-

glycol anti-freeze containing cor­rosion inhibitors specifically recom­mended for aluminium engines.

..&.

WARNING:

Before removing the

...

radiator pressure cap place a
cloth over the cap and unscrew it to
the first step to release the pressure.

Never drain or refill the cooling system
when engine is hot. Loss of fluid and
possibilityof severe burns could occur,
if this notice is disregarded.

• (Blizzard 5500

MX)

Check injection

oil level.

• Check fuel level.

• Verify that the path ahead of the ve-

hicle is clear of bystanders and ob-

stacles.

....

WARNING:

Only start

your

snow-

...

mobile once all components are

checked and functioning properly.

STARTING
PROCEDURE _

Test throttle control lever.
Check that the emergency

cut-out

switch is in the ON position.

+ON

Upper position

before starting engine

Ensure the tether

cut-out

cap is in posi-

tion and

that

the cord is attached to

your clothing.

Activate the primer (2 or 3 times).

O

NOTE: Primer is not necessary

when the engine is warm.

Manual Starting

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

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.

_____________

17

Before riding

Check operation of the emergency cut­out switch, and tether switch. Restart

engine.

+

WARNING: If engine does not

shut-off when applying the emer­gency cut-outswitch and or when pull­ing the tether cut-out cap, stop the en-

gine by turning off the ignition key. Do

not operate the vehicle further, see

your dealer.

Allow the engine to warm before oper­ating at full throttle.

Emergency Starting

Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break, the engine can be started

with

an emergency starter rope.

+

WARNING:

Do not start the vehi-

cle by the drive pulley unless it is

a true emergency situation, have the

vehicle repaired as soon as possible.

Attach emergency rope to starter grip.

Remove

the belt guard from the vehi-

cle and wind the emergency rope tight

around the drive pulley between the

sliding half and the roller guard. Start
the engine as per usual manual start-

ing.

+

WARNING: When startingthe ve-

hiclein an emergency situation by
the drive pulley, do not make a knot at
the end of the emergency rope and do

not reinstall the belt guard.

LUBRICATION _

...

Frequency

Routine maintenance is necessary for

all mechanized products, and the snow-

mobile is no exception. A weekly vehi­cle inspection contributes to the life
span of the snowmobile as well as re­tains safe and dependable operation. It

is recommended that the steering sys­tem and suspension be lubricated

monthly or every

40 hours of opera-

tion. If the vehicle is operated in wet
snow or in severe conditions these
items should be lubricated more fre­quently.

+

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.

Steering Mechanism

+

WARNING: Do not lubricate throt­tle and/or brake cablesand hous-

ings.

Blizzard 5500 MX

Lubricate the ski legs and transverse
tube at grease fittings. Oil steering ball

joints.

18 _

Blizzard

9700

Lubricate the ski legs at grease fittings

until new grease appears at joints.

Coat spring slider cuchions with grease.

Oil spring coupler bolts, ball joints and
steering column bushings.

(Oil on

both

sides)

Drive Axle

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

•

CAUTION: When lubricating the
drive axle bearing, do not apply

excessive

grease as the seal will be
pushed out of its housing. Check seal
position with finger.

Slide Suspension

Lubricate idler wheels at grease fitting
until grease appears at joints. Use low

temperature grease only.

Blizzard 5500MX

______________

19

Blizzard 8700

Chaincase Oil Level

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

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

O

NOTE: The chaincase oil capacity

is approximately 200 mL (7 oz.).

Rotary Valve System

(Blizzard 9700 only)

Check reservoir oil level frequently.
Level should be between level lines of
plastic reservoir. If necessary replenish
to maximum oil level line using Bom­bardier Snowmobile Injection Oil avail-

able from your dealer.

Oil Injection System

(Blizzard 5500 MX only)

Check reservoir frequently. Replenish
as required, using Bombardier Snow­mobile Injection Oil, available from
your dealer.

Maximum level:

13mm (1/2"1 from top

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20 _

MAINTENANCE _

The following Maintenance Chart indi-

cates 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

T 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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Drive belt condition

•

23

Brake condition

•

23

Brake adjustment

•

23

Spark plugs

•

23

Suspension condition

•

24

Suspension adjustment (as required)

24

Track condition

•

25

Track tension and alignment

•

25

Drive pulley

•

26

Steering mechanism

•

26

Steering adjustment

•

27

Muffler attachment

•

27

Engine head nuts

•

28

Engine

mount

nuts

•

28

Carburetors adjustment

•

28

Injection oil filter condition

•

28

(Blizzard 5500 MX only)
Oil injection pump adjustment

•

28

(Blizzard 5500 MX only)
Fan belt (Blizzard 5500 MX only)

•

29

Coolingsystem(Blizzard9700only)

•

29

Headlamp beam aiming

•

29

General inspection

•

30

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NO.TE:

The ten hour inspection is a very important part of proper service and

maintenance.

_____________

21

Belt Guard Removal

•

WARNING: Engine should be
running only when belt guard is

secured in place.

1. Tilt the hood, remove both belt

guard retaining clips

fA).

2.

Pull out retaining pints) (B).

3. Unscrew the wing nut (C) (Blizzard

5500

MX only).

4. Lift and remove the belt guard as-

sembly.

Blizzard 5500 MX

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

Blizzard 9700

3. Slip the belt over the top edgeof the

fixed half.

4. Slip the belt out from the drive pul­ley and remove completely from the

vehicle. To install the drive belt, re­verse the procedure.

B

A

A

Drive Belt Removal

•

WARNING: Never start or run

engine

without

the drive belt in-

stalled. Running an unloaded engine is

dangerous.

1. Tilt the hood and remove the belt
guard.

•

WARNING:

At

the removal or in-

stallation of the belt guard

front
retaining pin be careful not to burn
yourself on the exhaust system.

22 _

t

Tce>=:(~

13mm (112")

approx.

~!~

Strongly pull

Spark Plugs

Disconnect the spark plug wires and
remove the spark plugs.

Check the condition of the plugs.

• A brownish tip reflects ideal condi­tions. (Carburetor adjustments,
spark plug heat range, etc.; are cor­rect).

• 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.

• 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.

After the adjustment, brake should ap­ply fully when lever is approximatively

13 mm

(1/2/1) from handlebar grip. If

not, do not tamper with the brake,
contact your servicing dealer.

Brake Adjustment

The brake mechanism is a self-ad­justing type. If a quicker brake res­ponse is desired, strongly pull the
brake lever several times, this will actu­ate the self adjusting mechanism.

Brake pads

3

mm

(1/8")

MINIMUM

thickness

Drive Belt Condition

Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or ab­normal wear (uneven wear, wear on
one side, missing cogs, cracked fab­ric). If abnormal wear is noted, proba­ble causecould be pulley misalignment,
excessive R.P.M. with frozen track,
fast starts

without

warm-up period,
burred sheave, oil on belt or distorted
spare belt. Contact your dealer.

Check the drive belt width. Replace it if

less than:

Blizzard 5500 MX 30 mm

(1

3/16")

Blizzard 9700 - 32 mm

(1

1/4")

New

Drive Belt

When installing a new drive belt,
break-in period of 25 km (15 miles) is
strongly recommended.

O

NOTE: Always store a spare

belt in a manner to allow its natu-

ral shape to be maintained.

Brake Condition

The brake mechanism on your snow­mobile is an essential safety device.

Keep this mechanism in proper work­ing condition. Above all, do not oper-

ate your snowmobile

without

an effec-

tive brake system.

•

WARNING: Brake pads less than

3 mm

(1/8")

thick must be replac­ed. Replacement must be performed
by an authorized dealer.

______________

23

Surface condition Driver's

weight

Front springs (both models)

When the front adjuster blocks are at
the lowest elevation more weight is
distributed on the skis.

Driver's weight

Surface condition

Blizzard 5500

MX

To adjust, use the adjustment key sup­plied and turn the spring collar accord­ingly.

Rear suspension (both models)

The rear suspension has

two

preload

adjustments:

The front spring adjustment for sur-

face condition.

- The rear spring adjustment for
driver's weight.

Blizzard 9700

Overheated

(light grey) Normal

(brownish)

•

CAUTION:

If spark plug condi-

tion is not ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire
feeler gauge.

Reinstall plugs and connect wires.

Suspension Condition

Visually inspect all suspension compo­nents including slider shoes, springs,
wheels, etc...

O

NOTE: During normal driving,

snow will act as a lubricant and
coolant for the slider shoes. Extensive
riding on ice or sanded snow will create
excessive heat build-up and cause
premature slider shoe wear.

Suspension Adjustment

Front suspension (Blizzard 5500 MX
only)

Front ski spring preload can be ad-

justed as follows:

Lowest position: soft riding on a smooth

trail.
Middle position: normal trail riding.
Highest position: hard surface condi-

tion.

+

At the highest position the weight is
transferred from the skis to the track.

24 _

10 mm to 13 mm

(3/8"to112")

O

NOTE: For deep snow condition

or hill climbing, it is recommend-

ed to place the front adjuster blocks on

the highest position.

...

CAUTION: Always turn the left

..

side adjuster blocks in a clock-

wise direction, the right sideblocksin a

counter-clockwise direction. Left and
right adjuster blocks of each adjust­ment must always be set at the same
elevation.

Rear springs(Blizzard 9700)

The rear adjuster blocks should be ad­justed to suit the driver's preference.

Rear springs(Blizzard 5500

MX)

The rear spring preload can be adjust­ed as follows:

Lowest position: 68 kg (150lbs) or less
Middle position: 68 kg-82 kg (150-180

lbs)

Highest position: 82 kg (180 lbs) and
higher.

T? adjust, use the adjustment key sup­plied and turn the spring collar accord­ingly.

Track Condition

.Lift the rear of the vehicle and support
It

off

the ground.

With

the engine off,

rotat~

.the track by hand, and inspect

condition. If worn or cut, or if track

fibers .are exposed, or if missing or
defective cleats or guides are noted;
contact your dealer.

..

WARNING:

Do not operate a

~

snowmobile with a cut, torn or

damaged track.

Track Tension and Alignment

Tension:

Lift the rear of vehicle and support with

a mechanical stand.

Allow

the slide to
extend normally. The gap should be
from 10 mm

(3/8

11

)

to 13 mm

(1/2")

be­tween the slider shoe and the bottom
inside of the track when a weight of 3
kg (6.5 lbs) is

applied on 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.

If necessary to adjust; loosen the rear
idler wheel retaining screws and the
adjuster bolt lock nuts, 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.

O

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment are inter-related. Do

not

ad-

just one

without

the other.

_____________

25

-Mark

reference

point

on both halves

Maximum free-play

3 mm

(118")

Tighten lock nuts and recheckthe align­ment. Ensure to retighten the idler
wheel retaining screws.

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

(118

11

) .

If

so, contact your dealer.

Steering Mechanism

Inspect the steering mechanism for
tightness of components (steering arms,
tie rods, ball joints, spring coupler

bolts, etc.). If necessary

I replace or re-

tighten.

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

half.

Guide

Slider

shoes

Slider
shoes

Equal

distance

Guide

Alignment:

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

Guides

.A.

WARNING: Before checking track

.....

alignment, ensure that the track

is free of particles which could be

thrown

out

while it 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 enqine. loosen the
rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lock nuts and tighten the
adjuster bolt on side where the slider
shoe is the furthest to the track insert
guides.

26 _

Check for

tightness

Muffler

attachment

The engine/exhaust system parts are

vital toward efficient muffler function.

Check all attachments. Replace the

springs

and/or

tighten if necessary.

~

CAUTION: Do not operate vehi-

...

cle with muffler disconnected

otherwise

serious

engine damage will

occur.

Blizzard 5500 MX

Ensure that the forced

flow

system is

well aligned and tightened.

Blizzard 9700

+ 3 mm

(1/8")

toe out

Steering

Adjustment

Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm

(1/8").

To check, measure the distance

between each ski at the

front

and rear
of the skis. The front distance should
be 3 mm

(118") 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.

-1-

If adjustment is required:

Loosen the lock nuts of the longest tie
rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the
skis are properly aligned. Firmly re­tighten the lock nuts.

The handlebar should also be hori­zontal when the skis are pointed to­wards the front.

To adjust:
Loosen the lock nuts of the shortest tie

rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the
handlebar is horizontal. Retighten the
lock nuts firmly.

.....

WARNING: The ball joint socket

....

must run parallel with the steer-

ing arm. The socket must be restrained

when tightening the tie rod end lock

nuts.

------

27

Engine Head Nuts

With

the engine cold, check that the
engine head nuts are tight and equally
torqued to 22

N.m

(16 ft-lbsl. Follow

the illustrated sequence.

Blizzard5500

MX

IMPORTANT: The engine head nut
torque should be checked after the first

5 hours of operation.

Engine

Mount

Nuts

Check the engine

mount

nuts for tight-

ness. Retighten if necessary.

Carburetors Adjustment

tIP

CAUTION: Never operate your

• snowmobile

with

the air intake
silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage will occur if this notice is disre­garded.

A) Air Screw Adjustment

Completely close the air screw (until a
slight reseating resistsnce is felt) then
back

off

screw:

11/2

turn - Blizzard 5500 MX

1 turn - Blizzard 9700

~

B) 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. Start engine and allow it
to warm then adjust idle speed to 1800­2000R.P.M. by turning idle speed screw
clockwise or counter-clockwise.

tIP

CAUTION: Do

not

attempttoset

• the idle speed by using the air

screw. Severe engine damage can oc-

cur. If idle speed is unattainable con­tact your authorized dealer.

Oil Injection System

(Blizzard 5500

MX

only'

Injection Oil Filter Condition

Inspect oil filter at least once a month.
Insure that filter is not obstructed by

foreign particles; if so, see your dealer.

tIP

CAUTION: An obstructed injec-

• tion oil filter will cause oil starva­tion resulting in serious engine dam­age.

O

NOTE: After a storage period, it

is important that your dealer re­places the injection oil filter and that he
verifies the oil

flow

of the injection

pump.

Injection Pump Adjustment

Proper oil injection pump adjustment is

very important.

Any

delay in the open-

ing of the pump can result in serious

engine damage.

Belt deflection

8 mm (5116")

SIDE VIEW

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.

Check clamp tightness

If belt seems damaged or if tension is
incorrect

contact your dealer immedi-

ately.

...

WARNING:

If fan protector is re-

T moved, always reinstall after ser-

vicing.

TOPVIEW

Cooling System

(Blizzard 9700 only)

Check condition of hoses and clamps
tightness. Using a hydrometer check
that the anti-freeze solution is strong

enough for the temperature in which

the vehicle

is operated.

O

NOTE: Should the coolant tem-

perature raise above recommend­ed range 50°-95°C (120°-200°F), hose
off

grime from the heat exchanger (un-

derneath the frame above the track).

Fan Belt

(Blizzard 5500 MX only)

Inspect belt for cracks, uneven wear,

etc. Check fan belt tension, 8 mm

(5/16")

free-play should exist when de-

flection is correct.

To check adjustment: eliminate the
throttle cable free-play by pressing the
throttle lever until a light resistance is
felt then hold in place. The aligning
marks on the pump casting and lever
must align perfectly. If not, contact
your dealer.

Injection pump should be adjusted by
your dealer.

~

CAUTION: The carburetor must

...

be adjusted before adjusting the
oil injection pump. Make sure the idle
speed is2000 RPM.

____________

29

With

the suspension correctly adjust-

ed

I 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.

Bulb Replacement

If the headlamp bulb is burnt, tilt hood,
unplug the connector from the head­lamp. Remove the rubber boot and un­fasten bulb retainer clips. Detach the
bulb and

I

VtJ1UV'U.

If taillight bulb is burnt,

expC?se

the
bulb by removing the red plastic lens.
To remove, unfasten the

two

(2)

screws.

+

WARNING: Always check light
operation after bulb replacement.

General Inspection

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

---------,-

50mm

Adjusting

screw

Intensity zone

of high beam
(projected on

the wall)

___

lII'"'r""I-'#

Center line

intensity zone

Adjusting

screw

Headlamp

horizontal

center line

To adjust, remove headlamp ring, turn

upper or lower adjusting screws to ob­tain desired beam position.

STORAGE _

IMPORTANT: 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 missing,
broken or worn parts: Proper lubrica­tion and treatment to insure that parts
do not become rusted; cleaning items
such as carburetor of oil mixtures, to
prevent gum varnish formation within
the carburetor; and in general, prepar-

ing the vehicle so that when the time

comes to use the snowmobile again it

will be in top condition.

+

WARNING: Only perform such

procedures as detailed in this

manual. 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.

30 _

Track

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

.&.

WARNING: Do not operate a

T 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 ce-

ment floor or bare ground.

O

NOTE: The track should be rotat-

ed periodically, (every 40 days).

Do not release track tension.

~

CAUTION: To preventtrack dam-

'9' age, temperature in the storage

area must not exceed 38°C (100°F).

Slide Suspension

Remove any dirt or rust. Grease idler
wheels at grease fittings. Wipe

off

sur-

plus. Replace worn slider shoes.

Skis

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 springs. Replace

if

weak or worn more than half.

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect all components for tightness,

(spring coupler bolts, steering arm
locking bolts, tie rods, ball joints,

etc.).

Tighten if necessary. Oil moving joints

of the brake mechanism .

.&.

WARNING: Do not lubricate the

T 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 .

Drive Pulley

Inspection and cleaning must be per­formed by the dealer at the end of each
season.

Engine and Primer Lubrication

Engine internal parts must be lubri­cated to protect them from possible
rust formation during the storage
period.

To perform the storage procedures

(engine and primer valve) proceed as
follows:

Engine

1. Start the engine and allow it to run at

idle speed until the engine reachesits
operational temperature.

2. Stop the engine, remove the air

silencer box, start the engine.

3. Using Bombardier Snowmobile In-

jection Oil, squirt oil into the car-

buretors throat until the engine dies.

4. Remove the spark plugs and pour

approximately

85 rnl (3 fl. oz. Imp.,

3 fl. oz.

U.S')

of oil into the cylin-

ders.

5. Crank the engine to allow the crank-

shaft to turn

2 or 3 revolutions.

6. Reinstall the spark plugs and the air

intake silencer.

Do not run engine during storage peri-

od.

Primer Valve

1. Disconnect the inlet primer hose

from the primer valve.

______________

31

Inlet hose

(oblique coupling)

~~,,~=,

k2~

r-

Outlet hose

(straight coupling)

2. Hold the hose higher than the gas
tank to prevent gasoline from drain­ing.

3. Using an appropriate hose, connect
one end of the hose to the inlet of
the primer valve and place the other
end in a Bombardier Snowmobile

Injection Oil container.

4. Activate the primer in order to fill it

with

oil. -

5. Reinstall the inlet primer hose to the

primer valve.

Fuel Tank and Carburetors

Remove the cap then using a syphon,

remove the gasoline from tank.

....

WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-

....

ble and explosive under certain

conditions. Always manipulate in a

welf ventilated area. Do

not

smoke or
allow open flames or sparks in the vici­nity.

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 carburetor.

Reinstall plugs.
Check all fuel lines, replace jf neces-

sary.

Cooling System

(Blizzard 9700 only)

The engine cooling system should be

drained and refilled

with

a new coolant

mixture before each storage period.

....

WARNING:

Never drain or refill

....

the cooling system when engine

is hot.
To drain the

cooling system, siphon the
coolant mixture from the coolant tank,
using a primer pump and a length of
plastic hose and steel tubing inserted as
deep as possible into the lower hose of
the tank.

....

WARNING:

Use PRIMER PUMP

....

to siphon the coolant mixture. Do

not

siphon

with

your mouth. The cool­ant mixture ispoison and can be fatal if
swallowed.

1r?~""1--

Coolant

tank

..u ..

...---

Primer pump

4.54 liters

160 Imp. ounces

154 U.S. ounces

When the coolant level is

low

enough,

remove the engine filler plug.

~

CAUTION: To prevent rust for-

...

mation in the cooling system, al-

ways replenish the system

with

the re-

commended solution

(600/0

antifreeze

40% water).

O

NOTE: Always use ethylene-

glycol anti-freeze containing cor­rosion inhibitors specifically recom­mended for aluminium engines.

32 _

To refill the cooling system:

- Remove engine filler plug.

Refill tank until coolant

overfills at

filler hole.

- Reinstall filler plug.
Continue to pour the liquid in the

coolant tank until level reaches 2.5
mm

(1")

below filler neck.

Reinstall tank cap and start engine;

let engine run until it reaches its
operating temperature and ther­mostat opens.

Allow

it to run a few

minutes more. Stop engineand check

coolant level, refill as necessary.

....

WARNING:

Before removing the

...

cap place a cloth over the coolant
tank and release the cap to the first
step to release the pressure. Loss of
fluid and possibility of severe burns
could occur, if this notice is disre­garded.

Chassis

Clean the vehicle thoroughly, removing
all dirt and grease accumulation.

~

CAUTION: Plastic alloy compo-

• nents such as fuel tank, wind­shield, controls, etc., can be cleaned
using mild detergents or isopropyl al­cohol. Do not use strong soaps, de­greasing solvents, abrasive cleaners,

paint thinners, etc.

Inspect the hood and repair any dam­age. Repair kits are available at your
authorized dealer. Clean the frame. For
the aluminum portion use only

fJ

Alumi-

num cleaner" and follow instructions

on the container.
Touch up all metal spots where paint

has been scratched off. Spray all bare

metal parts

with

metal protector. Wax

the hood for better protection.

O

NOTE: Apply wax on glossy fin-

ish of hood only. Protect the ve­hicle with a cover to prevent dust accu­mulation during storage.

~

CAUTION: If for some reasonthe

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

willpre-

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

General Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and compo-

nents, retighten loose connections.
Check for stripped wires or damaged
insulation.

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

O

NOTE: Leave the drive belt off

the pulleys for the entire storage

period.

PRE-SEASON
PREPARATION _

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 servici ng
dealer. If these services are performed

as suggested, your vehicle

will give

you many hours of fun and

low

cost

use.

IMPORTANT: Observe all Warnings

and Cautions mentioned

throughout
this manual which are pertinent to the
item being checked. When component
conditions seem less than satisfactory

I

replace

with

genuine Bombardier parts

or suitable equivalents.

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

CHART

TO BEPERFORMED BY DEALER

•

TO BEPERFORMED BY OWNER

Change spark pluqs"

-

0

Check chaincase oil level

0

Check rotary valve oil level (Blizzard 9700only)

0

Replace fuel filter (filter is located inside fuel tank)

0

Refill gas tank

0

Check track condition, tension and alignment

0

Check and lubricate suspension

Inspect drive belt and install

Check throttle cable for damage and free operation

0

Check steering alignment and ski runners condition

0

Check electrical wiring (broken wire, damaged insulation)

0

Inspect condition of starting rope
Check tightness of all bolts, nuts and linkage
Check fan belt condition and tension (Blizzard 5500 MX only)

0

Check coolant condition and level (Blizzard 9700 only)

•

Inspect seals for possible cuts or leaks

•

Inspect brake condition and operation

•

Replace injection oil filter (Blizzard 5500 MX only)

•

Refill injection oil tank (Blizzard 5500 MX only)

•

Adjust oil injection pump (Blizzard 5500 MX only)'

•

Set engine timing

•

Check pulleys, verify components and clean. Lubricate.

•

Adjust carburetors

•

0

*NOTE: Before installing new spark plugs, it is suggested to burn excess

storage oil by starting the engine, using the old spark plugs. Only perform

this operation in a well

ventilated

area.

34----

_

TROUBLE

SHOOTING _

O

NOTE: The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency.

Therefore, items should be checked out in the same order as mentioned

in the trouble shooting guide.

SYMPTOMS

Engine turns over but
fails to start or starts
with

difficulty

Engine will not turn

manually

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

1. No fuel to the engine

2. Flooded engine

3. Spark plug/ignition

4. Clogged fuel line (water or
dirt)

5. Incorrect carburetor
adjustment

6. Too much oil in fuel

7. Engine timing

8. Poor engine compression

1. Seized engine

WHATTODO

Check

the

tank

level

and

fillit

up.

Check

for

possible

cloggingoffuel

line,

item

4.

Remove

wet

spark

plugs,

turn

ignitiontoOFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plugs.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.Ifengine

continues

to

flood,

contact

your

dealer.

Check

for

fouledordefective

spark

plug.

Dis·

connect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

re-

move

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plugonengine

cowl,

being

careful

to

hold

away

from

spR

plug

hole.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

for

spark.Ifno

sparks

appear,

replace

spark

plug.Iftrouble

persists,

contact

your

dealer.

Remove

and

clean

the

fuel

filter.

Change

filter

cartridgeifnecessary.

Check

condition

and

connectionsoffuel

lines.

Check

the

cleanliness

of

fuel

tank.

Contact

your

dealer.

Contact

your

dealer.

Engine

timing

maybefaultyoroutofadjust-

ment.

Contact

your

dealer.

Running

withalean

fuel

mixture

may

produce

excessive

engine

wear

resultinginpoor

engine

compression.Ifthis

occurs,

contact

your

dealeratonce.

In

the

case

of a

seized

engine

contact

your

dealer.

-------------35

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine lacks accelera-

1. Fouled or defective spark

Check

item

3 of

J'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

4 of

"En-

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty").

3. Carburetors

Contact

your

dealer.

4.

Ignition

First

check

item2and

3 of

IiEngine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty".

If

the

ignition

system

still

seems

faulty,

contact

your

dealer.

5.

Engine

If

unabletolocate

specific

symptoms,

contact

your

dealer.

Engine continually 1. Spark plug

Check

item

3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

startorstarts

with

difficulty",

2. Overheated

Coolant

level

too

low.

Refill.

Carburetor

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

Sectionl.

3.

Engine

Check

item

1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

acceler-

ationorpower.".

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

36 _

TOOLS _

As standard equipment each new
snowmobile is supplied

with

a basic
tool kit such as screwdriver, wrenches,
emergency starter rope, etc...

Standard Tools

G

C

B

o

o

H

A. Screwdriver

B. Socket 10/13 mm

C. Open end wrench 10/13 mm

D. Socket wrench handle

E. Starter rope

F. Socket 21/26 mm

G. Suspension block adjustment key

H. Spring collar adjustment key

(Blizzard

5500

MX

only)

____________

37

SPECIFICATIONS _

BLIZZARD 9700

BLIZZARD 5500

MX

ENGINE

Type 534 503

No. of cylinders 2

2

Bore

72 mm (2.834") 72 mm (2.834")

Stroke

64 mm (2.519") 61 mm (2.401")

Displacement

521.2 cm

3

(31.8 p03)

496.7 cm3(30.31 in

3

)

Compression ratio (corrected)

6.5:1 6.2:1

Maximum R.P.M.

8750 7500

Carburetor type

2 x Mikuni VM 40 2 x Mikuni VM 34

Carburetor adjustment:

- air screw

1 turn

out

1 1/2

turn

out

idle screw 1800-2000 R.P.M. 1800-2000 R.P.M.

Rotary valve oil

SI

450 ml

N.A.

reservoir -

Imp./U.S.

16 ounces app.

N.A.

Cooling system

- SI

4.2 liters

N.A.

capacity

-Imp.

3.7 quarts

N.A.

- U.S.

4.4 quarts

N.A.

Antifreeze/water mixture

60/40

N.A.

Thermostat

50°C (11O°FI

N.A.

Radiator pressure cap

131bs

N.A.

Fan belt free-play

N.A.

8-9 mm (5/16")

Torque:

engine head nuts M8: 22

N·m

(16 ft-lbs) M8: 22

N.m

(16 ft-lbs)

- crankcase nuts

M8: 22

N.m

(16 ft-Ibs)

M8: 22

N·m

(16 ft-lbsl

M6: 9

N·m

(6 tt-lbs)

magneto ring

nut

M22: 95

N.m

(70 ft-lbsl

M22: 85

N.m

(63 ft-lbsl

crankcase engine support nuts

Ml0:38N.m

(28 ft-ibsl

Ml0:

38

N·m

(28 ft-lbsl

- exhaust manifold bolts

M8: 22

N·m

(16 ft-Ibsl M8: 22

N·m

(16 ft-lbs)

fan nut

N.A.

M16: 65

N·m

(48 ft-Ibs)

CHASSIS

Overall length 264 cm (104")

264 cm (104")

Overall

width

100 cm (39.5")

100 cm (39.5")

Overall height 96.5 cm (38")

109 cm (42.875")

Ski stance (center to center)

85.1 cm (33.5")

86 cm (33.875")

Ski alignment (toe out) 3 mm

(1IB")

3 mm (118")

Torque:

steering

arm/ski

leg

bolt

43

N·m

(32 ft-lbs) 43

N.m

(32 ft-lbs)

steering column/handlebar 26

N·m

(19 ft-lbs) 26

N.m

(19 ft-lbs)

Weight

223 kg (492 Ibs)

223 kg (492 Ibs)

Bearing area 7239 cm

2

(1122 in

2

)

7239 cm2(1122 in

2

)

Ground pressure

3.02 kPa (.438

Ibs/in

2

)

3.02 kPa (.438 Ibs/in

2

)

38 _

BUZZARD 9700

BUZZARD 6500 MX

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

width

41.9 cm (16.5") 41.9 cm (16.5")

- length

289.6 cm (114")

289.6 cm (114")

tension

Minimum: 10 mm (.375") between slider shoes and bottom

inside of track.

Maximum: 13 mm (.500") with a weight of 3 kg (6.5 Ibs)

applied on track.

- alignment Equal distance between edges of track guides and slider
shoes.

Standard gear ratio

21/38 19/40

Drive belt

number

4145059 00 4143758 00

-

MAX.

width

34.9 mm (1

3/8")

33.3 mm (1

5/16")

- MIN. width 31.8 mm (1 1/4

1J

)

30.1 mm (1

3/16")

Chaincaseoil

200ml (7 oz)

200 ml (7 oz)

ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)

12 V. 160watts 12 V. 160 watts

Bulb:

- headlamp

60/60 W 60/60 W

tail/stop

5/21 W 5/21 W

speedometer

5W 5W

- tachometer 5W N.A.

Fuse:

- tachometer 0.1 A

N.A.

Spark plug

- type

NGK

BR-8ES

NGK BR-7ES

- gap

0.4 mm (0.016")

0.4 mm (0.016")

Ignition timing:

timing mark (B.T.D.C.) direct 1.75 mm (.069") (17°)

2.29 mm (.090") (20°)

- stroboscopic timing

6000 R.P.M.

6000 R.P.M.

_____________

39

BLIZZARD 8700

BLIZZARD 5500

MX

FUEL

Gastype

Premium leaded or unleaded Regular leaded or unleaded

(89 octane mln.)

Fueltank capacity

Sl

27 Iitres

27 liters

- Imp. 6 gals 6 gals
U.S.

7.2 gals

7.2 gals

Recommended oil

Bombardier snowmobile injection

oil

Fuel mixture ratio

30:1

N.A.

Injection oil tank SI

N.A.

2.3 liters

capacity

- Imp.

N.A.

2 quarts

U.S.

N.A.

2.4 quarts

BRAKE

Type

DiSCI

self adjusting

DiSCI

self adjusting

Lining minimum thickness

3 mm

(1/8")

3 mm

(1/8")

Control lever adjustment

13 mm

(

112

/f) minimum distance from handlebar grip when ful-

Iyapplied.

BombardierInc. reserves the

right

to make changes in design

and

specifications

and/or

to make addi-

tions to, or improvements in its

product

without

imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on

its products previously manufactured.

N.A.: Not applicable

40 _

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CC

-

Cft:l>

Ie;)

0:11

3::1>

><3:

®

YLlBl(

YL

YLl8K

GN-

GREEN

GY-

GREY

VI-

VIOLET

OR

-ORANGE

BR-

BROWN

COLOUR CODE

LIGHTING COIL

1160WI
GENERATORCOIL
IGNITION COIL
AMPLIFIER
TAILLAMP 15/21 WI
HEADLAMP 160100WI
BULB

(SWI

Oil

lEVel

PILOT LAMP

HIGH BEAMPILOT LAMP
FUSE0.1 A (OPTIONAlI
TETHER

CUT·OUT SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH
EMERGENCYCuT·OUT SWITCH
DIMMER SWITCH
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
TACHOMETER (OPTIONAll
SPEEDOMETER
OIL LEVELSENSOR
VOLTAGE REGULATOR

BK-

BLACK

WH-WHITE
RD-

RED

BL-

BlUE

YL-

YELLOW

'·16

GA.

.A.

WARNING:

Ensure all terminals

....

are properly crimped on the wires
and all connector housings are proper­ly fastened.

~

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r-_

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:aG)

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C&):I:I-

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C:D

:1:1-

I:

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1[gIJ1®

YL

YL

Yl

cv-

VI/WH

ViiWH

ov-

COLOUR CODE

,

...

WARNING: Ensure all terminals

T are properly crimped on the wires

and all connector housings are proper­ly fastened.

~

I'..)

81* METRIC
INFORMATION GUIDE _

BASE UNITS

DESCRIPTION

length
mass
liquid
temperature
pressure
torque

UNIT

meter
kilogram
liter
celsius
kilopascal
Newton meter
kilometer per hour

SYMBOL

m

kg

I

°C

kPa

N·m

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 INTERNATIONAU
ABREVIATES

"SI"

IN ALL LANGUAGES.

_____________

43

CHANGE OF ADDRESS
AND

OWNERSHIF!

~

__

-----

Any change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of the
manufacturer by completing and sending out the card supplied below.

NOTICE TO ALL NEW OWNERS: Make sure to receive the warranty registration
card from the previous owner, at the time the ownership is tradsferred. Also en­close a photocopy of this registration card when informing of a change of owner­ship.

-----------------------------------------------------~

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STATE/PROVINCE

NEW ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STREET

CiTY I PUSTAL CODE

-----------------------------------------------------~

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The ownership of this vehicle is transferred

FROM: _

NAME

NO

TO:

CiTY

NO

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

NAME

CODE

CODE

BOMBARDIER

INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT

VALCQURT,QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO

BOMBARDIER

INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT

VALCQURT,QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO

NOTES _

_

---------47

NOTES _

48 ..:..-