BOMBARDIER Citation 3500, Citation 4500/E, Citation SS Operator's Manual

1982

OPERATOR1S

MANUAL

l.itho'd

in Canada

® *Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

All

nghts

reserved © Bombardier Inc

3&00

4600

*&SS

414446700

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

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE

BOMBARDIER INC.
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA, JOE2LO

The following are trademarks of Bom­bardier Inc.

BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-DOO CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIQUE

BLIZZARD

T'NT
CARRY·BOOSE NORDIK
ELAN SKANDIC
ELITE
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

FOREWORD

The Operator Manual and the

Snow-

mobile Safety handbook have been

prepared to acquaint the owner

I oper-

ator 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 per­taining 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 sym­bols.

•

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 com-

plete an instruction.
Although

the mere reading of such in­formation does not eliminate the haz­ard, your understanding of the infor­mation will promote its correct use.

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.

• Engine should be running only when
pulley guard is secured in place.

• Never run the engine

without

drive

belt installed. Running an unloaded

engine can prove to be dangerous.

• Never run the engine when the track
is raised

off

the ground.

• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the 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 sur­faces. 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.

f could

severely affect the stability and safe­ty of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic ve­hicle configuration.

• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen­cy cut-out switch, tether switch or

by turning

off

the key.

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

f it issuggestedto 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.

• Clean and check operation of the

headlight, taillight and brake light.

• PLEASEREAD AND UNDERSTAND
ALL

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

IN THIS

MANUAL

AND ON THE

VEHICLE.

This vehicle is built

with

parts dimensioned in the metricsystem. All fasteners are

metric and must

not

be replaced by customary fasteners. Mismatched or incor-

rect fasteners could cause damage to the vehicle or possible personal injury.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2

• Vehicles 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 modification to the snowmobile

not

approved in writing

by BOMBARDIER.

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

but

not

limited to, transportation, towing, telephone calls, taxis, or any other in-

cidental or consequential damages.

Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden­tal or consequential-damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply.

I . 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. Whereap­plicable 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; other-

wise the implied warranty is limited to the duration

of

this warranty. How-

ever, some states or provinces do not allow limitations on

how

long an im-

plied 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 orany 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 eflect.

7·

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
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO

January 1981
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO

® *Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

5

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 valid at any authorizeddealer

of

the product. Your regis-

tration is the key element in providing the servicing dealer with the necessary

data to complete warranty claim forms. Thisinformation is also used to

notify

owners in the eventofa safety recal/.

Q:

How

do I

know

my vehicle has been registered at the factory?

A:

When you

bought

yoursnowmobile the dealer shouldhave completed,

and

forwarded us the manufacturer's

copy

of

the Customer Warranty Registra-

tion. YOUR DEALER SHOULD HA VEGIVEN YOU THE

HARD

COpy

OF THE

WARRANTY

REGISTRATION FORM.

Q: I bought my snowmobile in D'King County but I snowmobile in Washington

County. Can the dealer in Washington County accept to perform warranty

work

on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any authorized dealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,

providing the customer warranty registration card is presented.

Q: Where can 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 cannotbe

"Voided"

or

"Cancelled".

However,

if

a particular failure is caused

by

operation

or

maintenance

other

than is shown in the OperatorManual, THA Tfailure may

not

be coveredunder

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 strain, neglect or abuse?

A:

Theseterms aregeneral

and

overlap each

other

in areas. Some specific ex-

amples may include: running the machine

outofoil, chain failure caused

by

a

lack

of

lubrication, 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

maintenance, please

contact

your dealer

for

advice.

6

Q:

What

costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?

A:

The customer's responsibilitv includes all costsofnormalmaintenance ser-

vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents

and

collision damage, as well as oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidentalorconsequential damages costs as explained

in the warranty.

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 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 Bombardier Inc.

Q:

How

can I receive the best owner assistance?

A:

Thesatisfaction

and

goodwillofthe ownersofBombardierproducts are

of

primary concern to your dealer

and

Bombardier Inc. Normally,

any

problems

that arise in connection with the sales transaction

or

the operation

of

your

snowmobile

WIJl be handledby your Dealers Sales

or

Service Departments. It

is recognized, however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concern-

ed, misunderstandings

will

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 member

of

dealership management. Fre-

quently, complaints are the result

of

a breakdown in communications

and

can

quickly be resolved by a member

of

the dealership management.Ifthe

prob­lem already has been reviewed with the Sales ManagerorService Manager,
contact the Dealer himself

or

the General Manager.

7

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS

CANADIAN

DISTRIBUTORS

ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED

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

VlT 6M2

[phone]

British Columbia

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick,

EOA

3GO

[phone]

Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
(Quebec Branch)
1350 Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1
[phone] or

655-6121

Province of Quebec

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
Ontario Branch

230 Bayview Drive

Barrie, Ontario, L4M 2Y8
[phone]

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 Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec,

M4W

1A8

[phone]

North-West Territories, Franklin
District

& Keewatin

8

J.W.

RANDALL

LIMITED
West Street
P.O.

Box 1050
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H 6G7
[phone]

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 half), Tennessee,
Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia,
Northern Idaho, Northern Wyoming,
Montana, Iowa, Washington.

ELLIOTT & HUTCHINS INC.
East Main Street Road
Malone, New York 12953
(518)

483-4411

New York, Massachusetts, Connec­ticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,
District of Columbia, Eastern half of
Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.

MILLER EQUIPMENT

AND
RECREATIONAL CENTER
1049 Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska

99501

[phone]

Alaska

HOW

TO IDENTIFY YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

The main components of your snow­mobile (engine, track and frame) are
identified by differentserial numbers. It

may sometimes become necessary to
locate these numbers for warranty pur­poses or to trace your snowmobile in
the event of theft.

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.

9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

'"*-+-----;--

C

~~~+---'I--~*-*--I

~liiilo;-"""'-+-H

AJ Throttle Control Lever

B) Brake Control Lever

C)

Ignition/Light

Switch
D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch
F)

Light

Switch (Electric Model)

AI

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
terrain and

irs

snow coverage.

10

G) Manual Starter Handle

H) Primer

I) Tether Cut-Out

Switch

J)

Speedometer (Optional on Some
Models)

C) Ignition/Light

Switch

Manual Start Models

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.

OFF

Electric Start Models

....

WARNING: If the switch has

.....

been used in an emergency situa-

tion the source of malfunction should

be determined and corrected before re­starting engine.

F) Light Switch (Electric Start

Models)

A push pull switch type, to illuminate
headlamp and taillight, pull switch
knob. (Ignition switch must be turned

to ON position).

G) Manual Starter Handle

Auto rewind type located on right hand
side of vehicle. For proper operation,
refer to Starting Procedure p. 16.

H) Primer

A push-pull button. Pull and push but­ton (2-3times) to activate primer. The
primer should always be used for cold
engine starts. After engine is warm
however

I it is not necessary to use

primer when starting.

I) Tether Cut-Out Switch

Attach tether cord to wrist or other
convenient location then snap tether
cut-out cap over receptacle before
starting engine.

Attach

to/

WriS\

v-l~

If emergency engine

"shut

off"

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

II

off"

.

O

NOTE: The cap must be installed

on the safety switch at all times in

order to operate the vehicle.

."..

ON

- START

OFF

~~=ION---

A 3 position switch located on the right
side of the handlebar. To stop the en­gine in an emergency, flick the lever to
either upper or lower

"0FF"

position.
To start engine, lever must be in mid­dle

"Obl"

position.

....

WARNING: For safety reasons,

.....

the emergency cut-off switch is

easily accessible; be careful

not

to

operate

it inadvertently.

The driver of this vehicle should fami­liarize himself

with

the function of this
device by using it severaltimes on first
outing. Thereby being mentally pre­pared for emergency situations re­quiring its use.

Key operated, 3 position switch . To

start engine, turn key fully clockwise to

START position and hold. Return key

to ON position immediately when en-

gine has started. To stop engine, turn

key counter-clockwise to OFFposition.

...

CAUTION: Holding key in START

..

position when engine has started

could damage starter mechanism.

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 switch.

E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

11

....

WARNING:

If the switch is used

T in an emergency situation the

source of malfunction should be deter­mined and corrected before restarting
engine.

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.

Hood Opening

Pull down the latches to unlock the
hood from the anchor.

O

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up

until stopped by restraining de-

vice.

....

WARNING:

It isdangerous to run

T an enginewith the hood open un-

fastened or removed. Personal injury
could result.

ToolBox

Located under the hood. To gain ac-

cess/ tilt hood. Ideal location for spare

rope, first aid kit, etc...

Spark Plug Holder

Spare spark plugs can tv vJrried in the

special holes in the air silencer.

Fuel Gauge

Unscrew fuel tank cap and withdraw

dipstick to check fuel level.

....

WARNING: Never usea lit match

T or open flame to check fuel level.

12

Spare Drive Belt

Can be installed in belly pan clip.

....

WARNING: Always be careful not

T to burn yourself on the exhaust

system when removing or

installing

drive belt.

Fuse

(Electric Start Models)

Starting system is protected with a 30

amperes rated fuse. Fuse holder is

lo­cated near the battery. If engine do not
start, check fuse condition

and

if ne-

cessary replace.
Instruments are protected with a 15

amperes rated fuse. Fuse holder is lo­cated near the ignition switch. If instru­ments stop operating/ check fuse con­dition and if necessary replace.

Decompressor

(For models so equipped)

Two

position (OFF ION)/ push-pull

knob. To engage, pull the decompres-

sor knob fully out.

Y

CAUTION: The decompressor

provides easier starting by redu­cing engine compression. However/
leaving the decompressor engaged

while runningwill damage your engine.

Always disengage after the engine has

started.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in

With

Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile

engines, a break-in period is required

before running the vehicle at full throt­tle. Engine manufacturer recommen-

dation is 10 to 15 operating hours.

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.

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, that 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.

The 10 hours inspection is at the ex-

pense of the vehicle owner.

13

1o-HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LIST

"

Engine timing
Fan belt tension
Spark plug(s) condition: (Remove and clean)
Carburetor adjustment

Oil injection pump adjustment

Engine head nuts

Engine mount nuts

Muffler attachment

Chaincase and injection system oil levels
Brake operation and lining condition
Ski alignment (runner condition)
Steering arm, retorque to 42

N.m

(31

ft-Ibs)

Handlebar bolts, retorque to 26

N.m

(19 ft-lbs)

Pulley alignment and drive belt condition

Track condition, tension and alignment

Lubrication (steering, suspension, drive axle)
Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires,

damaged insula-

tion). tighten all loose bolts, nuts and linkage

Operation of lighting system (HI / LO beam, brake light,

etc.l, test

operation of emergency cut-out switch and tether switch

We

recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection.

14

Date of 10 hour inspection

Dealer signature

FUEL

Recommended Gasoline

Use regular leaded or unleaded gaso­line available from all service stations.

~

CAUTION: Never experiment

..

with different fuel or fuel ratios.
Never use naphtha, methanol, gasohol
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
2cycle snowmobile oil. Seeoil manufac­turer recommendations on container.

~

CAUTION: Never use outboard

..

or straight mineral oils.

Oil Injection

Always maintain asufficient amount of

Bombardier 50 to 1 snowmobile oil in

the injection oil tank.

Check leveland refill every time you re-

fuel.

15

PRE-START CHECK STARTING PROCEDURE

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 injection oil level.

• 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.

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

ob-

stacles.

A.

WARNING: Only start your snow-

T mobile once all components are

checked and functioning properly.

16

Manual Starting

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

2. TEST THROTTLE CONTROL LE-

VER.

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

O

NOTE: The use of the primer is

not necessary when the en-

gine is warm.

4. Make sure that the tether cut-out

cap is in position and that the cord is
attached to your clothing. Check

that the emergency cut-out switch

is in the center ON position.

OFF

ON

5. Grasp manual starter handle firmly
and pull slowly until a resistance is

felt then pull vigorously.

Slowly re-

lease the rewind starter handle.

A.

WARNING:

Do not apply throttle

T while starting.

6.

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

A.

WARNING:

If engine does not

T shut-off when applying the emer-

gency cut-out switch and pulling the
tether cut-out

cap, stop the engine by

turning off the ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle

further, see your

dealer.

7.

Allow

the engine to warm before

operating at full throttle.

Electric Starting

..

CAUTION: Never operate your

..

snowmobile

with

the battery re-

moved or disconnected.

1. Insert key in ignition switch.

2. TEST THRaTTLE CONTROL

lE­VER. ACTIVATE PRIMER (2 OR 3
TIMES).

O

NOTE: Primer is not necessary
when engine is warm.

3. Make sure that the tether cut-out
cap is in position and thatthe cord is
attached to your clothing. Check
that the emergency cut-out switch
is in the center ON position.

4. Turn ignition key clockwise until
starter engages. If engine does not
start on first try, key must be turned
fully back to OFF each time.

+

WARNING: Do not apply throttle

while starting.

5.

Released

key immediately after en-

gine has started .

...

CAUTION: Holding key in START

..

position when engine has started

could damage starter mechanism.

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

Restart engine.

....

WARNING: If engine does not

T shut-off when applying the emer-

gency cut-out switch and pulling the
tether cut-out cap, stop the engine by
turning

off

the ignition key. Do

not
operate the vehicle further, see your
dealer.

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

Emergency Starting

Single Carburetor Models
(with roller round shaft pulley)

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

with

an emergency starter rope.

+

WARNING: Do

not

start the ve-

hicle by the drive pulley unless it

is a true emergency situation, have the

vehicle repaired as soon as possible.

Remove the pulley guard from vehicle.

Refer to pulley guard removal proce-

dure page 22.
Assemble the emergency starting clip

and handle to the emergency starting

rope and wind the rope tightly around

the drive pulley.

17

£.

WARNING:

Do not wind starting

...

rope around your hand. Hold

rope by the handle only.

Start asper manual starting procedure .

•

WARNING:

When starting the

vehicle in an emergency situation
by the drive pulley do not reinstall the
pulley guard.

Dual Carburetor Models

(with roller square shaft pulley)

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.

18

£.

WARNING:

When starting the

...

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

LUBRICATION

Filler

__

~~.

plug

Chaincase' Oil Level

Check the oil level by removing the oil

level cap plug.

Oil spring coupler bolts.

Steering Mechanism

A

WARNING:

Do not lubricate

....

throttle

and/or

brake cables and

housings.

Lubricate the ski legs at grease fittings

until new grease appears at joints.

Coat spring slider cushion

with

grease.

-1

Drive Pulley

(Roller round shaft

type

single

carburetor models)

This drive pulley requires lubrication bi­monthly or every 20 hours of opera­tion.

A

WARNING:

The lubrication of

....

the drive pulley should be per­formed only by an authorized dealer. A
disassembly, cleaning, inspection and

lubrication where applicable should
also be performed

.bv the dealer every

50 operating hours or at the end of

each season, whichever occurs first.

Frequency

Routine maintenance is necessary for

all mechanized products, and the
snowmobile is no exception. A weekly
vehicle inspection contributes to the

life span of the snowmobile as well as
retains safe and dependable operation.

A

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 shouldbe turned OFF
for

all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

The oil should be level

with

the bottom

of the oil level orifice.

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NOTE: The chaincase oil capacity

is approximately 200 mL (7 oz.).

19

Drive Axle

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

Suspension

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

temperature grease only.

Grease
fittings

It is recommended that the steering

system and suspension be lubricated

monthly or every 40 hours of opera-

tion. If the vehicle is operated in

wet

snow or in severe conditions these

items should be lubricated more fre-

quently.

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

~

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 OFFfor
all lubrication and maintenance proce­dures.

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Drive belt condition

•

22

Brake condition

•

24

Brake adjustment

•

24

Spark plug{s)

•

24

Battery

•

25

Track condition

•

25

Track tension and alignment

•

26

Suspension condition

•

27

Suspension adjustment

•

27

Drive pulley

•

27

Steering mechanism

•

28

Steering adjustment

•

28

Muffler

attachment

•

28

Carburetor adjustment

•

29

Oil injection pump adjustment

•

29

Fan belt

•

29

Engine head nuts

•

30

Engine

mount

nuts

•

30

Headlamp beam aiming

•

30

General inspection

•

31

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N~TE:

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

maintenance.

21

Drive belt removal and
installation

+

WARNING:

At

the removal or in-

stallation of the drive belt be

careful not to burn yourself on the ex-
haust

muffler.

1. Remove the pulley guard.

2. Loosen the countershaft bearing re­taining screw and open the bearing
cage.

IRetaining

. clip

A

c

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 cause could be pulley misalign­ment, excessive R.P.M. with frozen
track, fast starts

without

warm-up peri-

od, burred or rusty sheave,

oil on belt
or distorted spare belt. Contact your
dealer.

Check the drive belt width. If less than

2.7 cm

(1

1/16 in), replace the drive

belt.

New

Drive Belt

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

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NOTE: Always store a spare belt

in a manner to allow its natural

shape to be maintained.

BELT &

GUARD

REMOVAL

Pulley Guard Removal

+

WARNING: Pulley guard should

always be in place when engine is

running.

A. Raise the hood and remove the re-

taining clip of the rear pin and re­move the pin.

B. Pull the guard out of the center re-

taining bolt.

C. Remove the guard.

22

Brake light

--+--+-~.

switch

.&.

WARNING:

After

drive belt in-

...

stallation, always check that the

brake disc is correctly installed bet­ween the brake pads and that the
brake is well adjusted. Check brake
light operation.

Slip the belt out from the drive pulley.

To install the drive belt, reverse the
procedure.

...

CAUTION: Once belt is installed,

Y be sure to secure the counter-

shaft bearing by closing the bearing

cage and firmly tightening the

retaining

screw.

Brake

disc--+---+-4iI

Brakepads

=--*-ofttIII.

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NOTE: It may be necessary to
loosen the brake adjustment in

order to easily lift the countershaft.

3. Open the driven pulley by twisting
and pushing the sliding half. Hold in

fully open position.

5. Lift the countershaft upward ap­prox. 50 mm (2 in.) and slip the belt
between the shaft and the bearing

cage to remove completely.

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

23

Brake LightSwitchAdjustment

To check operation:

Pull the brake lever to hold the pads on
the disc. Check that a light resistance
is felt while rotating the driven pulley.
This is the position where the switch
should have lit the brake light .

To adjust:

Loosen the brake switch lock nut.

Holding brake lever at the lit posi­tion, unscrew the switch to light on
or screw it in to put out the light.

Lock nut

- Tighten the brake switch lock nut
and recheck brake light operation.

Spark Plug(s)

Disconnect the spark plug wirels) and

remove the spark pluqtsl.

Check the condition of the

pluqts).

• A brownish tip reflects ideal condi­tions. (Correct carburetor, spark
plug heat range; etc.).

• A black insulatortip 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.

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Brake cable

adjuster

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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 pucks less

~

than 3 mm

(1/8")

thick must be

replaced. Replacement must be per-

formed by an authorized dealer.

Brake Adjustment

Brake should apply fully while brake

control lever is still 13 mm

(1/2")

ap-

proximative from the handlebar grip.
If adjustment is required! turn the

brake cable adjuster counter-clockwise
until the brake disc is hard to turn then
back

off

the adjuster to approximately

1

1/2 turn. Recheck brake operation.

.&

WARNING: Whenever the brake

~

is readjusted, the brake light
switch operation must alsobe checked
and adjusted as needed.

24

• 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.

~

CAUTION: If spark plug condi-

• tion is

not

ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire

feeler gauge.

Reinstall

pluqts) and connect wirets).

Battery (Electric Start Models)

Check electrolyte levelweekly. Electro­lyte level must be at upper level line on
battery casing.

If necessary add distilled water. Bat-

tery

connections

must

also

be

free

of

corrosion. If cleaning is necessary re-

move corrosion using a stiff brush then
clean with a solution of baking soda

and water. Rinse and dry well.

...

CAUTION: Do

not

allow cleaning

~

solution to enter battery. It will
destroy the chemical properties of the
electrolyte.

After reconnecting battery, coat battery
terminals and connectors

with

petro­leum jelly to prevent corrosion. Check
that battery is well secured and that
battery overflow tube is not blocked or

kinked.

...

WARNING: Overflow tube must

~

be free and open. A kinked or
bend tube will restrict ventilation and
create gas accumulation that could re­sult in an explosion. Avoid skin contact
with

electrolyte.

~

CAUTION: Prior to charging the

• battery, always remove it from

the vehicle to prevent electrolyte spill-

age.

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NOTE: Always keep battery fully

charged.

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.

25

Track Tension and Alignment

Tension:

Lift the rearof vehicle and support with
a mechanical stand. Allow the slide to
extend normally. Check the gap 13mm

(1/2

t1

) 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.

13 mm

(lIi')

..,

CAUTION: Too much tension

• will result in power loss and ex­cessive stresses on suspension com­ponents.

If necessary to adjust. Loosen the rear

idler wheel retaining screw and the ad-

juster bolt lock nut; then loosen or

tighten the adjuster bolts located on
the inner side of the rearidler wheels. If

correct tension is unattainable. Con-

tact your dealer.

Retaining screw

loosen

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

just one

without

the other.

26

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.

..A.

WARNING:

Before

checking

...

track alignment, ensure that the

track isfree of all

particles which could

be thrown

out

while track is rotating.

Keep hands, tools, feet and

clothing

clear

of track. Ensure no-one is stand-

ing in close proximity to the

vehicle.

To correct, stop the engine, loosen the
rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lock nuts and tighten the

adjuster bolt on side where the slider

shoe is the furthest to the track insert
guides.

Weight

on skis

Mark reference

point

on both halves

Drive Pulley (roller square
shaft type, dual carburetor
models only)

Inspect the Duralon bushing condition
by checking the free-play of the sliding
half pulley. This is achieved by restrain-

ing the inner half and checking if the
sliding half moves in the direction of
the arrows more than 3 mm

(1/8").

If

so, contactyour

dealer.

At the highest position the weight is
transferred to the track. The rear ad-

juster blocks should be adjusted to suit

the driver's preference.

..

CAUTION: Always turn the left

....

side adjuster blocks in a clock­wise direction, the right side blocksin a
counter-clockwise direction. Left and

right adjuster blocks of each adjust­ment must always be set at the same
elevation.

Lowest

elevation

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

Suspension Adjustment

The suspension is adjustable, the front

adjustment for surface condition, the

rear for driver's weight.

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, (not to
mention dirt, asphalt

I etc. never re-

commended) will create excessive heat
build-up and cause premature slider
shoe wear.

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

27

Drive Pulley (roller round
shaft

type,

single carburetor

models)

This drive pulley requires lubrication bi­monthly or every 20 hours of opera­tion.

.....

WARNING: The lubrication of

~

the drive pulley should be per-

formed only by an authorized dealer. A

disassembly,

cleaning,

inspection

and

lubrication where applicable should

also be performed by the dealer every
50 operating hours or at the end of
each season, whichever occurs first.

Steering Mechanism

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

Torque steering arm bolts to 42

N.m

(31

ft-lbs).

42 N.m

(31

ft-Ibsl

Check the condition of the skis and the

ski runners. Replace if more than half
worn.

Steering Adjustment

Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm

(118"). To check, measurethe distance

between each ski at the front and rear

of the leaf springs. The front distance

should be 3 mm

(1/8

11

)

more than the

rear when the handlebar is horizontal.

28

IMPORTANT: Close the front of the

skis manually to eliminate all slackfrom

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.

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

To adjust:

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

.....

WARNING: The ball joint socket

~

must run parallel

with

the steer-

ing arm. The steering arm must be re-

strained when tightening the tie rod
end lock nuts.

Muffler Attachment

The engine/muffler attaching parts are

vital toward efficient muffler function.

Check all attachments. Replace the

springs

and/or

tighten if necessary.

Carburetor Adjustment

...

CAUTION: Never operate your

• snowmobile with the air intake
silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage will occur

if this notice is dis-

regarded.

A) Air Screw Adjustment

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

back

off

screw as specified.

B) Idle Speed Adjustment

Turn the idle speed screw clockwise
until it contacts the throttle

slide then

continue turning

two

(2) additional

turns. This will provide a preliminary
idle speed setting. Start the engine and
allow it to warm then adjust the idle
speed as per specifications by turning
the idle speed screw clockwise or coun­ter-clockwise.

..,

CAUTION: Do not attempt to set

• the

idle

speed

by

using

the air

screw.

Severe

engine

damage

can oc-

cur. If idle speed is unattainable con-

tact your

authorized

dealer.

Oil Injection Pump Adjustment

Proper oil injection pump adjustment is
very important. Any delay in the open­ing of the pump can result in serious
engine damage.

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.

O

NOTE: The oil injection pump

synchronizing marks can be seen
by placing a mirror between the side
pan and the pump.

Fan Belt

Inspect belt for cracks, uneven wear,
etc. Check fan belt tension,

6 mm

(1/4")

free-play should exist when

deflection is correct.

If belt seems damaged or if tension is
incorrect, contact your dealer immedi­ately.

• WARNING: If fan

protector

isre-

~

moved, always

reinstall

after ser-

vicing.

29

Engine Head Nuts

With the ENGINE COLD, check that
the engine head nuts are tight and
equally torqued to 22

N.m

(16 ft-lbs).

Following sequence above shown,

tor-

que engine head nuts twice.

IMPORTANT: The engine head nut tor-

que should be checked after the first 5
hours of operation.

Engine

Mount

Nuts

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

Headlamp Beam Aiming

The angle of the headlamp beam has
been pre-adjusted prior to delivery.
Should you wish re-adjustment, place

the vehicle on a flat surface 7.6 m (25')

from a wall or screen.

TOP VIEW

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/t) below horizontal line of head-

lamp height.

Headlamp
horizontal

center line

To adjust, remove the four caps, turn
upper or lower adjusting screws to ob­tain desired beam position.

Headlamp 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 replace.

30

SIDE VIEW

Ground

Taillight Bulb Replacement

If taillight bulb is burnt, expose the
bulb by removing the red plastic lens.
To remove, unscrew the

two

(2) Phil-

lips head screws.

.....

WARNING: Always check light

T 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 skisand ski runners for
wear.

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 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 carbure-

tor; 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

T 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

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

braceor trestle. The snowmobile should
be stored in such a way that the track

doesnot stay in contact with the cement

floor or bare ground.

O

NOTE: The track should be rotat-

ed

periodically,

(every

40

days).

Do not release track tension.

...

CAUTION: To prevent track dam-

...

age, temperature in the storage

area must not exceed 38°C (100°F).

Suspension

Remove any dirt or rust. Grease idler

wheels at grease fittings. Wipe

off

sur-

plus. Replace worn slider shoes.

31

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 leaf springs. Replace if

'worn more than half.

Ski runner .....

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect all components for tightness,

(spring coupler bolts, steering arm

locking bolts, tie rods, ball joints,

etc.l.

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

...

WARNING: Do not lubricate the

""

throttle

and/or

brake cables and

housings. Avoid getting oil on the brake

pads.

Coat all electrical connections and

switches

with

a greaseless metal pro-

tector. If unavailable,

use petroleum jel-

ly.

Chaincase

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

drain, remove the chaincase cover.

Drive Pulley

The drive pulley should be cleaned and
inspected. The roller round shaft type
drive pulley requires lubrication.

....

WARNING: The lubrication

and/

""

or inspection of the drive pulley

should be performed only by an autho-

rized dealer.

Fuel

Tank

and CarburetorCs)

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

32

...

WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-

T ble 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.

Carburetorls) 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{s) from

carburetortsl, Drain carburetorts) and

reinstall

pluqts).

Connect fuel lines. Replace if neces­sary.

Cylinder Lubrication

Engine internal parts must be lubricated
to protect cylinder walls from possible
rust formation during the storageperiod.

Use storage oil (80z)

PIN 413904800.

Protection will last for the normal stor-

age period.

Procedure:

- Insert plastic tube in spray head
nozzle.

- Remove air silencer.

- Run engine at idle speed.

- Spray storage oil directly into carbu-

retor until engine stalls. (On twin

carburetor models alternate between

carburetors) .

...

CAUTION: Only perform this pro-

...

cedure in a well ventilated area.

If adequate ventilation is not available.

Remove spark plugs and spray

ap-

proximately 1ounce of storage oil in
each spark plug hole and in each
carburetor.

...

CAUTION: Ensure cut-outswitch

..

and/or

ignition key is in OFF posi-

tion.

- Crank engine over several times.

- Reinstall plugs.

Do not run engine during storage peri­od.

Battery

Remove battery from vehicle and clean
outside surface of battery with solution
of baking soda and water. Remove all
deposits from posts then rinse

with

clear tap water .

...

CAUTION: Do

not

allow cleaning

'Y

solution to enter battery interior

since

it

will destroy the electrolyte.

Check electrolyte level. Refill if neces­sary with distilled water. Fully charge

battery.

I

A stored battery must be recharged at

least every

40 days.

..

CAUTION: Prior to charging the

...

battery, always remove it from the

vehicle to prevent electrolyte spillage.

& WARNING: Gasesgiven

off

by a

T battery being charged are highly

explosive. Always charge in a well ven­tilated area. Keep battery away from

cigarettes or open flames. Avoid skin

contact

with

electrolyte.

Coat electrical connections and switch­es with a greaseless metal protector

I if

unavailable, use petroleum jelly. Store

unit in a cool, dry place.

Battery Removal & Installation

1. Remove and push aside the injec-

tion oil reservoir. Do

not

disconnect
the hose. Remove the oil reservoir
support.

33

2. Disconnect the battery cables and
remove the battery retainer cover.

~

CAUTION: Be careful not to

..

ground positive terminal with the

chassis.

3. Remove the battery vent tube from
the vent hole.

4. Lift out the battery.

..

CAUTION: Becareful not to dam-

..

age the oil injection pump lever

when lifting

out

the battery.

5. Reinstall by reversing the procedure.

Chassis

Clean the vehicle thoroughly, removing

all dirt and grease accumulation .
..,

CAUTION: Plastic alloy cornpo-

..

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

Clean

the frame. For the aluminum por-

tion use only

II

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 .

..

CAUTION: Cover the snowmobile

..

with an opaque tarpaulin. This will

prevent the sun rays or grime from af-

fecting the plastic components and ve-

hicle finish.

34

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 servicinq

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,
replace

with

genuine Bombardier parts

or suitable equivalents.

PRE..SEASON PREPARAnON CHART

TO BEPERFORMED BY DEALER

•

TO BEPERFORMED BY OWNER

0

Change spark plugs*

0

Check chaincase oil level

0

On vehicle equipped

with

fuel filter cartridge, replace cartridge

0

Check tracktension and alignment

0

Lubricate suspension

0

Inspectdrive belt and install

0

Check throttle cable for damage and free operation

0

Check steering alignmentand ski runner condition

0

Inspectseals

for

possible cuts or leaks

0

Check electricalwiring (broken wire, damaged insulation)

0

Inspectcondition of starting rope

0

Check tightness of all bolts, nuts and linkage

0

Refill injection oil tank
Refill gas tank

0

Inspect brake condition and operation

•

Set engine timing

•

Check pulleys, verify componentsand clean. Lubricate.

•

Adjust

carburetor(s)

•

Adjust

oil injection

pump

•

o

•

*NOTE: Before installing new spark plugs, it is suggested to burn the ex­cess storage oil by starting the engine,

using the old spark plugs.

CAUTION: Only perform this procedure in a well ventilated area.

35

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

O

NOTE:

The possible causeshave been listed in an order of frequency.

~here

fore. items should be checked

out

in the same order as mentioned In the

trouble shooting guide.

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine turns over but 1. No fuel to the engine

Check

the

tank

level.

Check

for

possible

clogging

fails to start or starts

of

fuel

line,

item

4.

with

difficulty

2.

Flooded engine

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,

see

your

dealer.

3.

Spark

plug/

ignition

Check

tor

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

IpII'k

plug

hole.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

for

spark.Ifno

sparks

appear,

replace

spark

plug.Iftrouble

persists,

contact

your

dealer.

4. Clogged fuel line (water or

Remove

and

clean

the

fuel

filter.

Change

filter

dirt)

cartridgeitnecessary.

Check

condition

and

connectionsoffuel

lines.

Check

the

cleanliness

of

fuel

tank.

5. Carburetor

Contact

your

dealer

for

repair.

6. Too much oil in fuel

Contact

your

dealer.

7.

Engine timing

Engine

timing

maybeincorrectoroutofad-

justment.

Contact

your

dealer.

8. Engine compression

Running

withalean

fuel

mixture

may

produce

excessive

engine

wear

resultinginpoor

engine

compression.Ifthis

occurs,

contact

your

dealeratonce.

Engine will not turn

1. Seized engine

In

the

case

of a

seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

36

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine lacks accelera-

1.

Fouled or defective spark

Check

item

3 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

4 of

"En·

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty"!.

3. Carburetors

Contact

your

dealer.

4. Ignition

First

check

item

3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty".

If

the

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

3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

startorstarts

with

difficulty".

2. Overheating

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.

(See

Maintenance

Section!.

3.

Engine

Check

item

1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

acceler-

anonorpower.".

4.

Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

37

TOOLS

As standard equipment each new
snowmobile is supplied with a basic
tool kit such asscrewdriver

t wrenches,

emergency starter rope

t etc...

Standard Tools

0

&=@G

C

E

0

)

H

D

()

..

A

~=~==~g

A. Screwdriver
B. Socket 21/26 mm
C. Socket 10/13 mm
D. Socket handle
E. Angular wrench 10/13 mm
F. Starter rope
G. Emergency starting clip (3500 models)
H. Emergency starter rope handle

38

SPECIFICATIONS

CITATION 3600

CITATION 4600/E

CITATION SS

ENGINE

No. of cylinders

1

2

2

Bore

72 mm (2.83")

62 mm (2.44")

62 mm (2.44")

Stroke

66 mm (2.60")

61 mm (2.40")

61 mm (2.40")

Displacement 268.7 cm

3

(16.4 in

3

)

368.3cm3(22.47in

3

)

368.3cm3(22.47in

3

)

Compression ratio

6.7:1

6.9:1

6.55:1

(corrected)

Maximum R.P.M.

7500

7500

8000

Carburetor type

VM34

VM 34

2 x VM 34

Carburetor adjustment:

- air screw

1

1/2 turn

1

1/2 turn

1

i/2

turn

idle speed

noo-

1300RPM

1800-2000 RPM

1800-2000

RPM

Torque:

engine head nuts

22 N.m (16 ft-lbsl

22 N.m (16 ft-Ibs)

22 N.m (16 ft-ibsl

- crankcase nuts

22 N.m (16 ft-lbsl

M6 9

N.m

(6 ft-Ibs)

M6 9 N.m (6 ft-lbsl

M822

N.m (16 ft-lbsl

M822

N.m (16 ft-Ibs)

- magneto ring nut

85 N·m (62 ft-Ibs)

85 N-m (62 ft-lbsl

85 N-m (62 ft-lbsl

fan nut

65 N.m (48 ft-lbsl

65 N-m (48 ft-Ibs)

- crankcase engine

22 N.m (16 ft-Ibs)

38 N.m (27 ft-Ibs)

38 N.m (27 ft-lbsl

support nuts

- exhaust manifold bolts 22 N.m (16 ft-lbsl

22 N.m (16 ft-lbs)

22 N.m (16 ft-ibs)

- electrical starter

M822

N.m (16 ft-Ibs)

bolts M5 4 N.m (3 ft-lbs)

CHASSIS

Overall length 249 cm (98")

263 cm (103

112") 263 cm (103

i/2")

Overall width 92.7 cm (36 112")

92.7 cm (36

1Ii')

92.7 cm (36 1/2

11

)

Overall height 100.3 cm (39

1Ii')

100.3 cm (39

1/2")

100.3 cm (39

1/2")

Ski stance

82 cm (32114") 82 cm (32

1/4

11

)

82 cm (32

1/4")

(center to center)
Ski alignment (toe out) 3.0 mm

(1/8")

3.0 mm

(118")

3.0 mm

(vs")

Torque:

- steering arm/ski leg 43 N-m (32 ft-lbs)

38 N.m (28 ft-Ibs) 43 N.m (32 ft-lbsl

bolt

- steering

column/

26 N.m (19 ft-lbs)

26 N.m (19 ft-Ibs)

26 N.m (19 ft-Ibsl

handlebar

Dry weight

156.8 kg (345 lbsl

man:

169.5kg (373 lbs)

172kg (380Ibs)

_t

179.5kg (395Ibs)

Bearing area 5838cm

2

(905 in2)

6225 cm2(965 in

2

)

6225 cm2(965 in

2

)

Ground pressure

2.62 kPa (.381 PSI)

man:

2.66 kPa (.386 PSI)

2.71 kPa(.393 PSI)

elect2.82 kPa (.409 PSI)

POWER TRAIN

Track:

width

38.1 cm (15")

38.1 cm (15")

38.1 cm (15")

- length

269.3 em

(106

11

)

289.6 em (114") 289.6 em (114")

tension 13 mm

(112") gap between slide shoe and bottom inside of track.

alignment Equaldistance between edges of track guides and slider shoes.

Standard gear ratio

15/34

16/33 17/35

Drive belt:

- number 414394500 414394500 4143758 00

- Max. width

33.3

mm

(15/16")

33.3 mm (1

5/16")

33.3 mm

(15/16")

- Min. width

30.1 mm

(13/16")

30.1 mm (1

3/16")

30.1 mm

(13/16")

Chaincaseoil

200mL (7 oz.I

200 mL

(7 oz.)

200mL

(7 oz.l

39

ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)
Bulb:

- headlamp

-

tail/stop

- speedometer

- tachometer

Fuse:

ignition switch

- main wiring

- tachometer
Spark plug:

- type
gap

Ignition timing:

- timing mark (B.T.D.C.)

- stroboscopic timing

FUEL

Gas type
Fuel tank capacity

51

- Imp.

- U.S.

Injection oil

type

- tank capacity

-

51

Imp.

U.S.

160 watts

60/60 W

5/21 W

5W (optional)

5W (optional)

15 A (electric model)

30 A (electric model)

.1 A (optional)

N.G.K. BR8ES

.4 mm ('016")

2.52 mm (.099") (20

0

)

6000 RPM

Regular leaded or unleaded

28.4litres

6.25 gals

7.8 gals

Bombardier snowmobile oil

2.55 L

86 oz.

90 oz.

Disk

3 mm

(1/8")

BRAKE

Type
Lining minimum
thickness
Control lever adjustment 13 mm

(1/2")

minimum distance from handlebar grip when fully applied.

Bombardier Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or to make addi­tions to, orimprovements in its product withoutimposing any obligation upon itself to install them on

its products previously manufactured.

40

OPTIONAL

TACHOMETER

GN GREEN

GY GREY

VI-

VIOLET

OR ORANGE

BR BROWN

VI/WH

~WH

Y!....

m

~'

GY

GVIVI

:

GYIVI

RD/Yl

BK •

BK

COLOUR CODE

'ON

OFF

IGNITIONSWITCH

BK BLACK
WH WH1TE

RD RED

BL - BLUE

YL-

YELLOW

....

WARNING: Ensure all terminals

....

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

HEADLAMP

~I

~

BRAKELIGHT SWITCH

_----_..;;;B;.;:.K/..;.;Yl"ll

2 I yl i

SINGLE CYLINDER

MODEL

10LIGHTING COIL (140 W)

0AMPLIFIER

G)CHARGING COILS

(3)

HEADLAMP (60/60 W)

®LAMP

(5W)

@TAILLAMP

(5-21 W)

(j) FUSE (0.1 A)

'8>

IGNITION COIL

:::

GN GREEN

GY

- GREY

VI-

VIOLET

OR - ORANGE

BR BROWN

IGNITION SWITCH

GY

ROIYL

GYIV!

OA/BK

BK

VI

VIIWH

COLOUR CODe

BK BLACK

WH WHITE

RD-

RED

BL - BLUE

YL-

YELLOW

...

WARNING: Ensure all terminals

~

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

~I

~Illi

~

w'

rtl:c:

~

~l

;;

BRAKE

LIGHT

SWITCH

BK

•

BK/VL~

TWIN

CYLINDER

MANUAL

START

MODEL

10L1GHTING COIL

0AMPLIFIER
@CHARGING COILS
@HEADLAMP (60/60 W)

®LAMP

(5W)

®TAILLAMP

(5121

W)

(1)FUSE (0.1 A)

8)IGNITION COIL

te5

ON - GREEN

GY-

GREY

YI-

VIOLET

OR-

ORANGE

BR- BROWN

LIGHTSWITCH

Yl

GN

COLOUR

CODE

81(- BLACK

WtI-WJoiITE

RD- REO

Bl-

BLUE

Yl-

YEllOW

~

YL

Oil

IGNITION

~'-"

SWITCH

9 '

OR/SK

8K

VIIWH

YiJGYI:1

VIIWH
VI

~1I1LLSWITCH

RO/YL

~:I

GY

~DIMMER

GYNI

• SWITCH

811

...

WARNING: Ensure all terminals

......

are properly crimped on the wires

anCi

all connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

~I

HEADLAMP

BRAKELIGHT SWITCH

ON

ROIGN

~',."~

,~,

,

VIIWH

SR 4

BK

~

""'at'r..-

ON

":

I

"'

..

U •

1.

14 BK

U

1IIIf

~r-t

BATTERY

(DUGHTING

COIL

1140

WI®FUSE

(30A)

(DAMPLIFIER ®FUSE

115

A)

@CHARGING COILS

@STARTER

®HEAOLAMP (60/60 WI @ SOLENO'io SWITCH
®LAMP (5 WI @BATTERY (24 Al

@TAILLAMP

(5/21

WI @REGULATOR

RECTIFIER

G)FUSE

ro.t

Al

@IGNITION

COIL

TWIN

CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

MODEL

t)

51* METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE

BASE

UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length

meter m
mass kilogram kg
liquid liter

L

temperature 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

IISI"

IN

ALL

LANGUAGES.

44

NOTES

NOTES

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.

:

~

: CHANGE OF ADDRESS

.--------------------------------

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

APT.

APT.

APT.

ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

ZIP

I

POSTAL

CODE

ZIP

I

POSTAL

CODE

NAME

NAME

NAME

STREET

STREET

STREET

STATE

STATE

STATE

CITY

NO

CITY

NO

CITY

NO

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

: NEW ADDRESS:

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

:

~

: CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

._-------------------------------

·

·

• VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

·,

: The ownership of this vehicle is transferred

·

·

: FROM: _

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

·

• TO:

·

·

·

·

NO

CITY

STREET

STATE

APT.

ZIP

I

POSTAL

CODE

47

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INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE

2LO

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BOMBARDIER

INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE

2LO