BOMBARDIER ELAN 1988 Operator's Manual

I

operators

manual

model

V.I.N.

purchase date
warranty expiry date

To

be completed by dealer

at

time

of

sale

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FOREWORD

The operator manual and the Snowmo­bile Safety Handbook have been prepar­ed

to acquaint the owner/operator or pas-

senger 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 pertain-

ing

to

the warranty and its application,

please consult the

''Often

Asked Ques-

tion''

section

of

this manual, or your au-

thorized dealer.
This manual

·uses

the following symbols.

.A.

WARNING: Identifies

an

instruc-

T tion which,

if

not followed, could
cause serious personal injuries includ­ing possibility

of

death.

,.,

CAUTION: Denotes

an

instruction

T which, if not followed, could se-

verely damage vehicle components.

0

NOTE: Indicates supplementary in-

formation needed

to

fully comple-

te an instruction.
Although the mere reading of such infor-

mation does

not

eliminate the hazard,

your understanding

of

the information

will promote its correct use .

.A.

WARNING:

The

engines and the

T corresponding components iden-

tified

in

this manual should not

be

uti­lized on product(s) other than those
mentioned on

the

cover page of this

manual.

.A.

WARNING: Maintenance proce-

T dures

and

tightening torques must

be strictly adhered to, never

attempt
repairs unless the appropriate tools are
available.

The information and components/system
descriptions contained

in

this manual

are
correct at time of publication. Bombardier
Inc. however, maintains a policy

of

con­tinuous improvement of its products with­out imposing upon itself any obligation to
install them

on

products previously manu-

factured.

Bombardier

Inc.

reserves the right at any
time to discontinue or change specifica­tions, designs, features, models or equip­ment

without

incurring obligation.

The illustrations

show

the typical cons-

truction

of

the different assemblies and,

in

all cases, may

not

reproduce the full

detail or exact shape

of

the parts shown,

however, they represent parts which

have

the same or a similar function.
Most specifications are given

in

both me­tric and customary units. Where precise
accuracy

is

not

required, some conver-

sions are rounded

to

even numbers

for

easier

use.

A shop manual can

be

obtained for com-

plete service, maintenance and repair in-

formation.

,.,

CAUTION:

Most

components of

T this vehicle are built with parts di-

mensioned

in

the metric system. Most

fasteners are metric and must not be
replaced

by

customary fasteners

or

vice

versa. Mismatched

or

incorrect fasten-

ers

could cause damage

to

the vehicle

or

possible personal injury.

SAFETY

MEASURES---------------------------

Observe

the

following

precautions:

• Throttle mechanism should

be

check-

ed

for free movement before starting

engine.

•

Do

not operate vehicle near snow

making equipment.

•

The

snowmobile

engine

can

be

stop-

ped

by

activating the emergency cut­out switch, tether switches or turning
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

se-

cured

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 mechan-

ical 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 ex-

cessive wear

of

critical parts

is

inevi-

table.

• Your snowmobile is

not

designed to

be

operated on public streets,

road

or

highways.

In

most States and Prov-

inces, it

is

considered an illegal oper-

ation.

• Installation

of

other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks, etc., could se­verely affect the stability and safety
of

your vehicle. Avoid adding on ac­cessories that alter the basic vehicle
configuration.

• Whenever the vehicle

is

parked out-

doors, overnight or for a long period,

it

is

suggested 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 spec-

ified, engine should

be

turned

OFF

for

all

lubrication and maintenance proce-

dures.

• This vehicle

is

designed for the driver
only. No provisions have been made
for a passenger.

• Should removal

of

a locking device

be
required when undergoing repairs/dis­assembly, always replace

by

new

ones.

Tighten fasteners

as

specified

in

the

applicable Shop Manual.

PLEASE

READ

AND UNDERSTAND ALL

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

IN

THIS

MANUAL AND

ON

THE

VEHICLE.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE

VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE

2

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INDEX

______________________

_

THE

1988

ULIMITED

WARRANTY" ........

.

OFTEN ASKED

QUESTIONS.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

.

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

....

.

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

...

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

4

6
8
9

Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emer-

gency cut-out switch, tether cut-out switch, rewind starter handle, primer, decem­pressor lever, fuel level, hood opening, tool box, accessories .

·.

. . . . . . . . .

10

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Engine and belt break-in, 10 hour-inspection, inspection check list . . . . . . . .

13

FUEL & OIL

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

cedure, fuel/oil mixing charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

PRE-START CHECK

Check points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STARTING

PROCEDURE

17

Manual starting, before riding, emergency starting . . . . . . . . . .

17

LUBRICATION

Frequency, steering mechanism, bogie wheels,

rear

axle, chaincase oil level, drive

pulley, driven pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

MAINTENANCE

Chart, console removal, belt guard/pulley guard removal, drive belt removal and
installation, drive belt condition, new drive belt,

brake

condition,

brake

adjustment,

brake light switch adjustment, spark plug, suspension condition, track condition,

track tension and alignment, drive pulley, steering mechanism, steering adjust-

ment, muffler attachments, engine head nuts, engine mount nuts, carburetor

adjustment, high altitude kit, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement, general

inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

STORAGE

Track, suspension, ski, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, engine and primer lubri­cation, driven pulley, fuel tank and carburetor/ chassis/ general inspection .

30

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34

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

36

SPECIFICATIONS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37

WIRING

DIAGRAMS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

Sl

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42

----------------------------------------------- 3

THE

1988

SNOWMOBILE

LIMITED

WARRANTY

_________

_

1

-PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC.

as

manufacturer, warrants FROM

THE

DATE

OF

DELIVERY

TO

THE FIRST CONSUMER, every

1988

BOMBARDIER snowmobile, sold as

NEW AND UNUSED, and predelivered by

an

authorized BOMBARDIER 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),

with

a genuine

BOMBARDIER

component

without

charge

for

parts or labour,

at

any authorized

BOMBARDIER 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 or proof

of

purchase received by

the

customer

from

the

selling

dealer

at

time

of

delivery.

4 -

WARRANTY

TRANSFER

This warranty is transferable

to

subsequent owner(s)

for

remainder

of

warranty

period

from

original date

of

delivery.

5 -

EXCLUSIONS

- ARE

NOT

WARRANTED

• Normal wear on all items such

as,

but

not

limited to:

- drive belts bulbs

- slider shoes runners on skis

- spark plugs

• Replacement

parts

and/or accessories

which

are

not

genuine BOMBARDIER

parts and/or accessories.

• Damage resulting from installation

of

parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER

parts.

• Damage caused by failure

to

provide proper maintenance as detailed in

the

Operator's Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants

costs

of

all maintenance

services, including tune-ups and adjustments

will

be charged

to

the

owner.

• 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 ne-

glect.

• Damage resulting

from

operation

of

the

snowmobile

on surfaces

other

than

snow.

• Damage resulting from modification

to

the snowmobile

not

approved

in

writing

by BOMBARDIER.

4

_____________

_

•

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 damage.

6 -

BATTERY

WARRANTY:

• 12 consecutive months. (Pro-rated)
1

00%

warranty coverage will start on the date the snowmobile was delivered

and run

to

the

following

April

30th.

The remainder

of

the

12 month-period

will

be pro-rated

as

follows:

-

50%

·from April

30th

to

December 1st.

-

40%

from December 1st

to

December 31st.

-

30%

from

January 1st

to

end

of

warranty.

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

im-

plied

warranties

of

BOMBARDIER,

its

distributors

and

the

selling

dealer,

including

any

warranty

of

merchantability

or

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.

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,

represen-

tation

or

warranty

shall

not

be

enforceable

against

BOMBARDIER

or

any

other

person.

Some

states

or

provinces

do

not

allow

the

exclusion

or

limitation

of

inci-

dental

or

consequential

damages,

so

the

above

limitation

or

exclusion

may

not

apply.

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

solve the problem at the dealership

with

the Service Manager or Owner.

2.

If

this

fails,

contact

your area

distributor

listed in

the

Operator's 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

September 1986
Bombardier

Inc.

Valcourt (Quebec), Canada,

JOE

2LO

®*Trademarks

of

Bombardier Inc.

--------------------------------

5

OFTEN

ASKED

QUESTIONS-------------------------

0:

Why must my snowmobile

be

registered at the factory? After all I do

have

my

original invoice

as

proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.

A:

Your

warranty is valid

at

any authorized dealer

of

the product.

Your

registration
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 event

of

a safety recall.

0: Who should send the registration card to Bombardier

Inc.?

A:

The

dealer.

However,

it

is

important

that

the

customer

make

sure

that

it

has

been sent.

The

company

might

contact you should your vehicle be recalled

or

in case

of

a particular warranty campaign.

0:

I bought

my

snowmobile

in

0'

King

County but I snowmobile

in

Washington Coun-

ty.

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.

0:

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

delivery.

0:

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

warranty

of

the

new

snowmobile cannot be ;;Voided"

or

;;Cancelled'~

However,

if

a particular failure is caused

by

operation

or

maintenance other than

is shown in the Operator Manual,

THAT

failure may

not

be covered under war-

ranty.

This includes service work performed

by

the customer, especially the

critical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburation

and

oil injection/or oil mixture.

0:

Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?

A:

These

terms are general

and

overlap each other in

areas.

Some specific ex-

amples may include: running the machine

out

of

ot/,

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

-------------------------------

0:

What

costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?

A:

The

customer's responsibility includes all costs

of

normal

maintenance ser-

vices,

non-warranty repairs, acctdents

and

collision damage,

as

well

as

oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidental

or

consequential damages costs as explained in the

warranty.

0:

Are IIGenwine" 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.

0:

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 should be completed

and

sent to Bombardier Inc.

0:

How can I receive the best owner assistance?

A:

The

satisfaction

and

goodwill

of

the owners

of

Bombardier products 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 snow-

mobile

will

be handled

by

your Dealers Sales

or

Service Departments.

It

is rec-

ognized, however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concerned, mis-

understandings

will

sometimes occur.

If

you have a problem that has

not

been

handled to your satisfaction through

normal

channels,

we

suggest that you dis-

cuss your problem with a member

of

dealership management. Frequently, com-

plaints are the result

of

a breakdown in communications

and

can quickly be re-

solved

by a member

of

the dealership management.

If

the problem already has

been reviewed with the Sales Manager

or

Service Manager,

contact

the Dealer

himself

or

the General Manager.

-------------------------------

7

LISTING

OF AREA

DISTRIBUTORS------------

CANADIAN

DISTRIBUTORS

Quebec Branch
1350 Nobel
Boucherville (Quebec}

J4B

1A1

[phone]

Province of Quebec

Ontario Branch

230

Bayview

Drive

Barrie (Ontario) L4N

4Y8

(705)

728-8600

Province

of

Ontario

Technical office
P.O.

Box

7060

Riverview (New Brunswick)

E1B

1VO

[phone]

A tfantic Region

BROOKS

EQUIPMENT LIMITED

1616

King Edward Street

P.O.

Box

985

Winnipeg (Manitoba)

R3C

2V8

(204)

633-7247

British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Alberta, Yukon

CHARLES

R.

BELL

LIMITED

Riverside Drive

P.O.

Box 1050

Corner Brook (Newfoundland) A2H

6J3

(709)

634-3533

Newfoudland, Labrador

HUDSON'S

BAY

CO.

LTD.

165 Hymus Blvd

Pointe-Claire (Quebec) H9R

1G2

(514)

630-5279

North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin

AMERICAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER

CORPORATION

All States (excluding Alaska)

SERVICE

OFFICES

- East Main Street Road
Malone, New

York

12953

[phone]
Technical office

[phone]

Eastern Region

-

4505

West Superior Street

P.O.

Box 16106
Duluth, Minnesota 55816-0106
[phone]

East-Central, Central Region

P.O.

Box 1569
Idaho

Falls,

Idaho

83403

[phone]

Western Region

NATIONAL

SALES

OFFICE

O'Hare Lake

Plaza

2350

Devon Avenue

Suite 150

Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
(312)

298-9540

MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL

CENTER

1049 Whitney Road

Anchorage, Alaska

99501

[phone]

Alaska

8

-----------------------------

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

_________

_

The

main components of your snowmo-

bile

(engine,

track

and

frame)

are

identi-

fied

by

different

serial

numbers. It

may
sometimes become necessary to locate
these numbers for warranty purposes or
to trace your snowmobfle

in

the event of

theft.

A0020050l0

A002005011

Vehicle serial number meaning:

0000

00000

.,---

Model no

Vehicle no

A000000013

1988

Elan

has

model number 3045.

0

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

I

INSTRUMENTS

______________________

__

H

A)

Throttle lever

8)

Brake lever

C)

Ignition/light

switch

D) Head/amp

dimmer

switch

E)

Emergency

cut-out

switch

A)

Throttle

lever

Located

on

the right side

of

handlebar.

When compressed, it controls the en-

gine 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

it's snow coverage.

F)

Tether cut-out switch

G)

Rewind starter handle

H) Primer

!) Decompressor lever

C) Ignition/light

switch

OFF

,...

ON

-UNUSED

A002007002

10

--------------

Key

operated, 3 position switch.

To

start

the engine, first turn

the

key

to

ON

posi-

tion.

To

stop the engine, turn the

key

to

OFF

position.

The 3rd position

is

not in use.

The lights are automatically

ON

when-

ever the engine

is

running.

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

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

11

0FFII position

and

simul-

taneously

apply

the

brake.

To

start

engine,

lever

must

be

in

middle

"ON"

posi-

tion(middle).

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.A.

WARNING:

For

safety

reasons,

T the emergency

cut-off

switch

is

easily accessible; be careful

not

to

operate

it

inadvertently.

The

driver

of

this

vehicle

should

fami-

liarize himself with the function of this
device by using it several times on first
outing. Thereby being mentally prepa-

red for emergency situations requiring

its use.

.A.

WARNING:

If

the switch has been

T

used

in

an

emergency situation, the

source of malfunction should

be

deter-

mined and corrected before restarting

the engine.

F)

Tether

cut

..

out

switch

A pull switch located below the handle-

bar.
Attach tether cord to wrist or other con-

venient location then

snap

tether cut-out
cap over receptacle before starting
engine.

If emergency engine

11

Shut-off"

is

re­quired completely pull cap from safety
switch

and

engine power will automati-

cally shut

"off".

0

NOTE: The cap must

be

installed

on

the safety switch at

all

times

in

order to operate the vehicle.

.A.

WARNING: If the switch

is

used

T

in

an emergency situation the
source of malfunction should be deter­mined 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.

Pull

and push but-

ton (2-3 times) to activate primer. The

primer should always

be

used for cold

engine starts. After engine

is

warm

however, it

is

not necessary to use pri-

mer

when

starting.

__________________________

11

I)

Decompressor lever

Lift lever to operate.

Pull

down when

engine has started.
,.,

CAUTION: The decompressor

T provides easier starting

by

redu-

cing engine compression.

However,

leaving

the

decompressor lever

lifted

while

running

will

damage

your

en-

gine.

Always

pull

down

after

the

en-

gine has started.

Fuel level

A WARNING: Never use a lit match

T or open flame

to

check fuel level.

The tank

is

translucent and fuel level

can

be

checked by opening hood and

glancing at tank.

Hood

opening

A WARNING: It is dangerous

to

T run engine

with

hood opened, re-

moved

or

unfastened.

Unlock latches on both sides where the

hood meets the frame.

0

NOTE: Always lift the hood gently
up until stopped

by the restrain-

ing wire.

Toolbox

Located under the hood. To gain ac­cess, tilt the hood. Ideal location for
spare spark plug, rope, flash light, first
aid kit, etc.

Accessories

Some optionnal accessories might

be

added to your vehicle such

as

speedo-

meter, tachometer, hitch, electric star­ter etc, if not standard on your vehicle.
Ask your authorized dealer for more in­formation.

12

__________________________

_

BREAK-IN

PERIOD

______

_

Engine

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

is

required
before running the vehicle at full throttle.
Engine manufacturer recommendation

is

1 0 to 15 operating hours. During this

period, a richer mixture

is

needed (i.e. 40

parts of gas for 1 part of

BLIZZARD

oil.

Maximum throttle should not exceed

3/4,

however, brief full acceleration

and

speed

variations contribute to a good break-in.

Continued wide open throttle accelera­tions/ prolonged cruising and
lugging

are

detrimental during the

in

period .

.,.,.

CAUTION: Remove

and

clean

T spark

plug

after engine break-in.

Belt

A new drive belt requires a break-in

period of

25

km

( 15 miles).

1

0-Hour

Inspection

As

with any precision of mechan-

ical

equipment, we suggest that after the

first 1 0 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

hour inspection

is

at the ex-

pense

of

the

vehicle

owner.

----------------------------13

10-HOUR

INSPECTION

CHECK

LIST

y

Engine

timing

Spark plug

condition

Carburetor

adjustment

Engine head

nuts

Engine

mount

nuts

Muffler

attachment
Chaincase oil level
Brake operation and lining

condition

Ski

alignment

(runner condition)

Steering arm retorque

to

31

N•m

(23

lbf•ft)

Pulley

alignment

and drive

belt

condition

ck

condition,

tension and

alignment

Lubrication (steering, suspension, driven pulley,

etc.)

Electrical

wiring

(loose

connections,

stripped

wires,

damaged

insulation),

tighten

all loose bolts,

nuts

and linkage

Operation

of

lighting

system

(HI I LO beam, brake

light,

etc.),

test

operation

of

emergency

cut-out

switch

and

tether

switch

We

recommend

that

you

have

your

dealer

sign this inspection list.

Date

of

1 0

hour

inspection

Dealer signature

14

__________________________

__

FUEL &

OIL----------

Oil

must

be

added to the gasoline

in

pre-

measured amounts then both oil and

gasoline should

be

thoroughly mixed
together before fueling the snowmobile
tank.

Recommended

gasoline

Use

regular leaded or unleaded gasoline

available from all service stations.

A WARNING: Remove fuel

tank

T cap

slowly.

Fuel

may

be under

pressure and spray

may

cause fire and

injuries.

A 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

vi-

cinity.

1111r

CAUTION: Never experiment

with

T other fuels or fuel ratios. The use

of

gasoline containing alcohol such

as

methanol, ethanol

(commonly

called
gasohol) or similar products including
naphta is

not

recommended. The use

of

gasoline containing alcohol can re-

sult

in vehicle performance deteriora-

tion and damage

to

critical parts in the

fuel

system

and engine

components.

A WARNING: Never

1

top

up'

the

T gas

tank

before placing

the

vehi-

cle in a

warm

area.

At

certain temper-

atures, gasoline

will

expand and over-

flow.

Always

wipe

off

any gasoline

spillage from the snowmobile.

Recommended

oil

Use

"BLIZZARD OIL" {P/N

496

0135

00-500

ml) available from your author-

ized 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 cleanliness
and minimum spark plug fouling.

If "BLIZZARD

OIL"

is

unavailable, sub-

stitute with "Bombardier injection

oil"

(P/N

496

0133

00-1 liter).

1lllr CAUTION: Never use outboard

T or

straight

mineral oils.

Fuel

mixture

ratio

The importance

of

using the correct

fuel/oil mixture cannot

be

overstressed.

An incorrect fuel/oil ratio results

in

seri­ous engine damage. Recommended
fuel/oil ratio

is

50:1 (40: 1 during break-

in

period).

Sl UNITS

500

ml oil to 25

liters=

50: 1

IMPERIAL UNITS

16 oz oil to 5 imp. gals 50:1

or

500

ml

oil to 5

112

imp. gals 50:1

U.S. UNITS

12

oz

oil to 5 U.S.

gals=

50:1

0

NOTE: To facilitate fuel/oil mixing,

oil should

be

kept at room tem-

perature.

Fuel/oil

mixing

procedure

To mix the gasoline and oil always use
a separate clean container. Never mix
directly

in

your snowmobile tank.

For

best results, acquire

two

containers,

either plastic or metal. Draw from one

until empty then

use

the second one.

A 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.

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.

____________________________

15

1 . Pour approximately 4 liters (one gal-

lon) of gasoline into a clean contain-

er.

A000000003

2.

Add the full amount

of

oil required.

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

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3&5

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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.

..A.

WARNING:

To

prevent fuel spiii-

T age

in

the engine compartment,

a funnel must always

be

used when

fill-

ing the gas tank.

0

NOTE: When using pre-mixed

fuel, always shake the container

thoroughly

as

the oil

has

a tendency to

settle.

FUEL/OIL

MIXING

CHARTS

(50

to 1 ratio)

METRIC (SI)

1/

25

24

23

22

21

/

20

19

18

17

16 /

15

GAS

1

4

(liter!

13

12

11

1/

10

9

7

6

/

5

4

3

1

50

100 150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

OIL

(ml)

IMPERIAL

1/'

5

4

til

GAS

3

(Imp. gal.)

2

1

,.

;;;;;:;

5

6.5

10

5

OIL {Imp. oz)

UNITED STATES

5

V"

4

GAS

(U.S.

gaLl

2

1

V"

:::;:;

5

10

13

OIL {U.S. oz)

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16

__________________________

__

'

PRE-START

CHECK

______

_

Check

points

• ACTIVATE

THE

THROTTLE CON-

TROL

LEVER

SEVERAL TIMES to
check that it operates easily and
smoothly. The throttle control lever
must return to idle position when
released.

• Check fuel level.

• Check that the ski and tracks are not
frozen to the ground or snow surface
and that the steering operates freely.

STARTING

• Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake fully applies be-

fore the brake control lever touches

the handlebar grip.

• Verify that the path ahead

of

the ve-

hicle

is

clear

of

bystanders and

obstacles.

Clean and check operation of the head-

light, taillight and brake light.

..&..

WARNING: Only start your snow-

T mobile once

all

components are

checked

and

functioning properly.

PROCEDURE

__________________________

_

Test throttle control lever operation.
Check

that the emergency cut-out switch

is

in

the middle

ON

position.

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Ensure the tether cut-out cap

is

in

posi-

tion and that the cord

is

attached to

your

clothing.

Activate primer (2 to 3 times).

0

NOTE: Priming

is

not necessary

when the engine

is

warm.

Lift the decompressor lever.

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

T while starting.

Pull

the decompressor lever down once

engine has started.

Before

riding

Check operation

of

the emergency cut-

out

switch,

and

tether switch.

Restart

engine.

..&..

WARNING:

If engine does not

T shut-off when flicking the emer-

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

OFF

the ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle, see your authoriz­ed dealer.

Allow the engine to warm before oper­ating at full throttle.

--------------------------17

Emergency

starting

Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break,

the engine can

be

started with the

emergency starter

rope

supplied with the

tool kit.

+

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.

+

WARNING:

Do

not

wind

starting

rope around your hand. Hold

rope

by

the

handle

only.

A007003030

Remove the rewind starter assembly

from the engine and transfer the rope

handle

to

your emergency rope.

0

NOTE: The spark plug socket can
be

used

as

an

emergency starter

grip.
Wind the rope around the starter pul-

ley start engine

as

per usual manual

starting.

A002002007

+

WARNING:

After

starting

the

ve-

hicle in an emergency situation

by

the

starting

pulley do

not

reinstall

the

rewind

starter

assembly.

+

WARNING: When starting the ve-

hicle 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

belt guard and pul-

ley guard.

18

__________________________

__

LUBRICATION

________

_

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·

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 and retains de­pendable operation. It

is

recommended
that the steering system and suspension
be

lubricated monthly or every

40

hours

of operation. If the vehicle

is

operated

in

wet

snow or

in

severe conditions these

items should

be

lubricated more fre-

quently.

+

WARNING: Only perform such
procedures as detailed in

this

manual. It is recommended

that

dealer

assistance be periodically obtained on

other components/systems

not

cov-

ered

in

this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should

be

turned

OFF

for

aU

lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

+

WARNING: Do

not

lubricate

throt-

tle and/or brake cable and hous-

ings.

0

NOTE: When lubricating grease

fittings,

grease

until

grease

appears

at joints. Always

use

low temperature

grease

(P/N

413 7061 00).

Steering

mechanism

Lubricate the ski legs at the grease fit­tings until new grease appears at the
joints. Coat spring slider cushion with
grease.

Oil

the spring coupler bolts, the

four

(4)

ball

joints

and

the

two

(2)

pivots

on the main tube

of

the handlebar.

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A002006004

_________________________

19

Bogie

wheels

Using low-temperature grease, lubricate
the suspension bogie wheels through
the grease fittings until new grease
appears at the inner side joints.

A002005012

Rear

axle

Lubricate the rear axles with low-tem­perature grease. Pump grease through

the rear axle fittings using a low-pres­sure grease gun.

1

A017005006

,.,

CAUTION:When lubricating

the

~

rear axle bearing, do

not

apply

excessive grease as

the

seal

will

be

pushed

out

of

its housing. Check seal

position

with

finger.

Chaincase

oil level

Using the spark plug socket, remove the
filler cap then using a rigid wire

as

a

"dipstick!

f check oil level. The oil level

on the

''dipstick''

should

be

50-65 mm

(2"

to 2

112").

Refill

as

required using
Bombardier chaincase oil (P/N 413
8019

00 -250

ml).

A002003032

Drive pulley

Designed with Kahr-Lon bushings. No
lubrication required.

Driven pulley

Remove pulley guard and slip off drive
belt. Open the driven pulley, (push and
twist sliding half.)

Thoroughly clean the driven pulley
shaft.

Apply a light film

of

low-temperature

grease

P/N

413

7061

00

on

the shaft.

Always wipe

off

surplus.

0

NOTE: Activate the sliding half
several times to distribute lubri-

cant over full length

of

shaft.

Be

care-

ful that lubricant does not get on inner

halves of pulley.

20

________________________

___

MAINTENANCE

______________

__

The following Maintenance Chart indi­cates regular servicing schedules

to

be

performed

by

you or your servicing dea-

ler. If these services are performed

as
suggested/ your snowmobile will give
many years

of

low-cost use.

SERVICE

AND
MAINTENANCE
CHART

.A.

WARNING:

Only

perform

such

T procedures as detailed in

this

manual.

It

is recommended

that

dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other

components

I systems

not

cov-

ered in

this

manual. Unless

otherwise

specified, engine should

be

turned

OFF

for

all lubrication and maintenance

procedures.

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is

a very important part

of

proper service and

mamtenance.

-------------------------

21

Console removal

For

any procedure that may require re-

moval of the console, proceed

as

fol-

lows:

1 . Unlock the latch where the console

and dash panel meet.

A002007003

2.

Push

the console downward then tilt
away from the engine. To reinstall,
reverse the procedure.

Belt guard I pulley guard

removal

_.WARNING:

Engine

should

be

run-

T

ning

only when belt guard and/or

pulley guard are secured

in

place.

1 Tilt the hood and remove the con-

sole.

2.

Ren:ove. the belt guard (front)

by

un-

lockmg

1t

from retaining pins.

A002003021

3.

To

remove the pulley guard, pull

out
the retaining clip (A) and pull on the
spring

(B)

to disengage the pin from

the bracket.

Pulley guard

A

A002003022

4.

Push

the pulley guard forward to

disengage the front attachment

(C)
from the frame. Lift the guard from
the vehicle.

Drive

belt

removal

and

installation

_.WARNING:

Never start

or

run

T the engine without the drive belt

installed. Running

an

unloaded engine

is

dangerous.

1 . Tilt the hood and remove the pulley

guard.

2.

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

in

fully open position.

A002003023

22

________________________

_

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

A002003024

4. Slip the belt

out

from the drive pul-

ley and remove completely from the
vehicle. To install the drive belt, re­verse the procedure, however pay at­tention to the following.

The maximum drive belt life span

is

ob-

tained when the belt has the proper ro-

tation direction. Install it

so

the printed

information on the belt can

be

read

when facing to pulleys.

CORRECT

t

Identification

FACING

PULLEYS

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INCORRECT

t

Identification

FACING

PULLEYS

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,.

CAUTION: Do not force

or

use

T tools to pry the belt

into

place,

as

this could cut

or

break the cords

in

the belt.

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 period, burred or rusty
sheave,

oil

on

belt

or

distorted

spare

belt.

Contact your authorized dealer.
Check the drive belt width.
Replace the drive belt if width

is

less

than

27

mm

(11/16

in).

New

drive

belt

When installing a new drive belt, break­in

period of

25

km

( 1 5 miles)

is

strongly

recommended.

0

NOTE: Always store a spare belt

in

a manner to allow

1ts

natu-

ral

shape to

be

maintained.

-----------------------23

Brake

condition

The brake mechanism

on

your snow-

mobile

is

an

essential safety device.

Keep

this mechanism

in

proper working

condition. Above all, do

not

operate

your snowmobile

without

an

effective

brake system.

+

WARNING:

Brake

lining

less

than

3

mm

(1/8")

thick

must

be

replac-

ed.

Replacement

must

be

performed

by

an

authorized

dealer.

A002003025

Brake

adjustment

Brake should apply fully while brake
control lever

is

still 25 mm ( 1 inch) mini-

mum from the handlebar grip.

A002006005

Minor adjustment

If a minor adjustment

is

indicated, slack
off the cable housing nut (A) and tigh­ten the nut (8) to increase the lever
clearance.

A002003026

Once minor adjustment

is

completed,

firmly tighten the nuts (A and

B)

against

the bracket. If correct brake control

lever clearance

is

unobtainable, proceed

with major adjustment

as

follows:

Major adjustment

Slacken

off

the nut

(C)

retaining the

brake cable to the lower brake lever.

Adjust the cable to required length by

lenthening or shortening the brake
cable. Retighten the nut. Ensure that
minor adjustment nuts are located ap­proximately half way

on

the adjuster

threads.

A002003025

+

WARNING: Brake cable must

make a loop

around

the

bolt

head.

Strongly

pull

the

brake

handle

to check

cable

tightness.

Always check the

brake

light

to

see

if

it

functions after perform-

ing

brake adjustment.

24

________________________

__

Brake light switch adjustment

To check operation:

Pull the brake lever and check

that

a

light resistance

is

felt while rotating the

driven pulley. This

is

the position where

the switch should have turned the brake

light on.

To adjust:

- Loosen the brake

switch

lock nut.

-While

turning adjusting screw, pull
switch outward to turn brake light on
or push in ward

to

turn it off.

A002003025

Adjusting

nut

Spark

plug

Locking

nut

Disconnect spark plug wire and remove
plug. Check condition

of

plug.

• A brownish

tip

reflects ideal condi-

tions. (Carburetor adjustment, spark

plug heat range, etc.; are correct.)

• A black insulator tip indicates fouling
caused by; carburetor idle speed

mixture and

I

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.

Overheated

{light grey)

Fouled
(black}

.,.,

CAUTION:

If spark plug condi-

T tion

is

not ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire fee-

ler

gauge.

Gap

must

be

0.5

mm

(.020").

Reinstall plug and

connect

wire.

Suspension condition

Visually inspect suspension springs.
Replace any weak

or

broken spring.

Check for wear or looseness. Correct

as

required.

Track

condition

Lift rear

of

vehicle and support it

off

the

ground.

With

the engine OFF,.

~otate

track manually and inspect

cond1t1on.

If

worn

or cut, or

if

track fibers are ex­posed, or if missing or defective inserts
are noted;

contact

your authorized

dealer.

.A_

WARNING:

Do not operate a

T snowmobile with a cut, torn or

damaged track.

--------------------------25

Track

tension

and

alignment

Tension

Lift the rear of vehicle and support it off

the ground. Using a ruler, check track
tension.

....

CAUTION: Too

much

tension

T

will

result in

power

loss and ex-

cessive stresses on suspension com-

ponents.

0

NOTE: If the track

tension

is

too

loose, the track will have a ten-

dency to thump.
The distance between the top inside

edge

of

the track and the bottom of the

footboard at the middle set of bogie
wheels should

be

35 mm ( 1

3/8',).

A002005013

Alignment

To adjust track use the following
procedure:

Loosen link plate spring lock nuts lo­cated

on

inner

side

of link plate springs.

Turn adjuster bolts clockwise to tight­en

track, counterclockwise. to slacken.

Adjuster bolt

A002005014

0

NOTE: Track tension and align­ment are inter-related.

Do

not ad-

just one without checking the other.

...A..

WARNING: Before checking track

T alignment, ensure

that

the track

is free

of

particles

which

could be

thrown

out

while

track

is rotating .

Keep hands, tools,

feet

and clothing

clear

of

track.

Ensure

nobody

is stan-

ding near the vehicle.

Start

engine

and

allow track

to

rotate

slowly.

Check if track

is

well centered

and turns evenly

on

the rear sprockets.
The distance between track edges and
link plates should

be

equal each side.

Misalignment

can

cause excessive wear

of track edges and sprocket teeth.

Lock

A001005016

To

correct:

Stop

engine and

on

appropriate side,
turn adjuster bolt clockwise to withdraw
track from link plate.

Tighten link plate spring lock nuts.

Restart engine and rotate track

slowly

and recheck alignment.

Drive

pulley

+

WARNING: The drive pulley

must

be inspected and cleaned

by

an

authorized dealer

at

least annually.

26

__________________________

_

Steering

mechanism

Inspect steering mechanism for tight­ness of components (steering arm, ball

joints, etc.). If necessary, replace or

re-

tighten .

....&..

WARNING: Check condition

of

T ski and ski runner. Replace

if

more than half

worn.

Steering

adjustment

Skis

should have a toe out of 3 mm ( 1/8
in). To check, measure distance be­tween skis at front and rear

of

leaf

springs.

IMPORTANT:

Close

the front of the

skis
manually to eliminate all slack from the
steering mechanism.

A002006007

If necessary to adjust:
Loosen the lock nuts

of

the longer tie
rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the
skis are properly aligned. Firmly re-

tighten the lock nuts .

....&..

WARNING: The maximum ball

T joint external threaded length

not

engaged in the tie

rod

end must not ex-

ceed

20.5

mm

(13/16 in). Torque lock

nut

to

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ft).

20 N•m (15 lbf•ftl

A00200600B

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

horizon-

tal. Retighten the lock nuts firmly.

Check

tightness of the steering arm lock-

ing bolts and the wear

of

the ball joints .

....&..

WARNING: The

cut

off

section

T

of

the ball

joint

must

run parallel

with

the steering arm. When tighten-

ing lock nuts, restrain ball joint

with

ap-

propriate size wrench. Ensure

at

least

half

of

the

ball

joint

threads are in-

serted into

the

tie rod.

A002006009

--------------27

Muffler

attachments

The engine/muffler system parts are
vital toward efficient muffler function.
Check

all

attachments

and

muffler

ball
joint. Replace springs and/or tighten if
necessary.

-.r

CAUTION: Do not operate

vehicle

T with muffler disconnected other-

wise

serious

engine

damage

will

occur.

Engine head nuts

With the

ENGINE

COLD,

check that

engine

head

nuts

are

tight

and

equally

torqued to

21

N•m (15 lbf•ft). Follow the

illustrated sequence.

0

A002002017

IMPORTANT: The engine

head

nut tor-

que should

be

checked after the first 5

hours of operation.

Engine

mount

nuts

Check engine mount nuts for tightness.

Retighten if necessary at 38

N•m

(28

lbf•ft).

Carburetor

adjustment

-.r

CAUTION: Never operate your

T 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 seating resistance

is

felt) then

back off screw: 1

1/2

turn.

l"'ll---8

A

A002002019

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 by turning the idle speed screw
clockwise or counterclockwise.

Idle speed:

1100-1300

R.P.M.

-.r

CAUTION: Do not attempt to set

T the idle speed by using the air

screw. Severe engine damage can oc-

cur. If idle speed

is

unattainable con-

tact

your authorized dealer.

High

altitude

kit

Snowmobiles used

in

high altitude areas

(

1900 m (4000

ft) and up) are subject-

ed

to lose power, about 3

o/o

per 4

70

m

(1000 ft)

of

elevation increase. The car-

buretor and power train have to

be

reca­librated to meet those particular require­ments. Ask your authorized dealer for
more information

on

high altitude kit

availability.

28

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__

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 381 em

(12'

6")

from a wall or screen.

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

25

mm (

1/')

below horizontal line

of

head-

lamp height.

Headlamp Center line

c:ex:

t

rr

!oo

£1

~

£cm(12'i

k

~aff;

25

mm

(1")

A002004010

Below headlamp center

Headlamp horizontal

cente~

line

Light

beam

center

A002004007

Light beam (high beam
projected

on

the wall)

To adjust, turn upper or lower adjusting

screws to obtain desired beam position.

A002004008

screw

Bulb

replacement

If headlamp

is

burnt, open hood. Un-

plug connector from headlamp.

Re­move rubber boot and unfasten bulb
retainer clips. Detach bulb and replace.

Retainer clips

A002004009

If taillight bulb

is

burnt/ remove the

red

plastic lens and replace bulb .

..A.

WARNING:

Always

check light

T

operation

after

bulb

replacement.

General inspection

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

and

tight-

en

loose bolts, nuts and linkage. Inspect

ski

and

ski

runner for wear .

.A.. WARNING: Check condition of

T

ski

runner and leaf spring. Re-

place if worn

or

weak.

---------------------------29

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 periods 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 or varnish for­mation within the carburetor, and

in
general, preparing the vehicle so that
when the time comes to use the snow-

mobile again it will

be

in

top condition .

.A

WARNING: Only perform such

T procedures

as

detailed

in

this

manual. It

is

recommended that deal-

er

assistance

be

periodically obtained

on

other components/systems not

covered

in

this manual. Unless other-

wise specified, engine

should

be

turn-

ed

OFF

for

all

lubrication and mainte-

nance procedures.

Track

Inspect track for wear, cuts, missing

track inserts or broken rods.

Make any necessary replacement.

.A

WARNING: Do not operate a

T snowmobile with a cut, torn

or

damaged track.

Lift rear

of

vehicle until track

is

clear of

ground, then support it with a brace or

trestle. The snowmobile should

be

sto-

red

in such a way that the track does

not stay

in

contact with cement floor or

bare ground.

0

NOTE: The track should

be

rotat-

ed

periodically {every

40

days).

Do not release track tension.

~CAUTION:

To prevent track dam-

T age, temperature

in

the storage

area

must not exceed

38° C (1

00°F).

Suspension

Remove the bogie wheel sets from the
vehicle. Remove cross shaft from bogie
wheel set.

Clean

bogie wheel assembly

and cross shaft of dirt or rust.

Check condition

of

shaft and replace if

bent or worn. Apply a coat of

low

tem-

perature grease on cross shaft.

Grease each bogie wheel until the old
grease

is

flushed out. Spray bogie
wheel springs with metal protector. If
unavailab,le, wipe with a cloth or

rag

soaked

in

oil.

Reassemble entire bogie wheel set,
making sure assembly moves freely.
Reinstall bogie wheel set

in

the proper

position.
Torque cross shaft bolts to

30

N•m

(23
lbf•ft). Repeat above steps on remain­ing bogie wheel sets. Lubricate rear
hubs through grease fittings.

Ski

Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumu­lation from

ski

and spring.

Grease

ski

leg
at grease fitting. Apply metal protector
on

ski

assembly. If unavailable, wipe the

entire

ski

with a cloth soaked

in

oil to

prevent rust formation.

.A

WARNING: Check condition of

T

ski

runner and leaf spring. Re-

place

if

worn

or

weak.

30

________________________

__

Controls

Lubricate steering mechanism. Inspect
components for tightness (spring coupler
bolt, steering arm locking bolt,

ball

joints,

etc.). Tighten if necessary.

Oil

metallic

moving joints of brake mechanism.

..A..

WARNING: Do not lubricate throt-

T

le

and/or brake cable

or

housing.

Avoid getting

oil

on

brake linings.

Coat electrical connections and switches
with a greaseless metal protector. If una­vailable, use petroleum jelly.

Chaincase

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper
level

with fresh chaincase oil.

(P/N

413

8019

00

- 200 ml).

To drain the chaincase remove the tool

box then access plug (lower plug) and
tilt vehicle hard left.

Drive pulley

Inspection and cleaning must

be

per-

formed

by

an

authorized

dealer

at the

end

of each season.

Engine and primer lubrication

Engine internal parts must

be

lubricated

to protect cylinder walls from possible

rust formation during the storage
period.

To perform the storage procedures

(engine and primer valve) proceed

as

follows:

1 . Lift the rear

of

the vehicle and sup-

port it

off

the ground.

..A..

WARNING: Ensure the track

is

T free

of

all

particles which could

be

thrown out while it

is

rotating.

Keep hands, tools,

feet

and clothing

clear of track. Ensure no-one

is

stand-

ing

in

close proximity

to

the vehicle.

2. Start the engine and allow it to run

at idle speed until the engine reaches
its operational temperature.

3. Stop the engine.

4. Disconnect the inlet primer

hose

from

the primer valve .

A002002009

Inlet

hose

t-'y

~~

t

Outlet

hose

(Oblique

coupling)

(Straight

coupling)

5.

Plug

inlet primer hose to prevent gas-

oline from draining.

6.

Using

an

appropriate hose, connect
one end of the hose to the inlet of the
primer valve and place the other end
in

a BLIZZARD OIL container.

7. Activate the primer

in

order to fill it

with oil.

8. Restart engine and run at idle.

9. Using the primer valve, inject oil until
the engine dies or until a sufficient

quantity

of

oil

has

entered the engine
(approximately 25 complete strokes
of

the primer).

10. The engine stopped, remove the
spark plug and pour approximately

85

ml

(3

Imp. oz.) of

oil

into the

cylinder .

11. Crank the engine to allow the crank­shaft to turn 2 or 3 revolutions.

12. Reinstall spark plug and inlet primer

hose.

Do not

run

engine during storage pe-

riod.

---------------------------31

Driven

Pulley

Remove drive belt. Thoroughly clean
the driven pulley shaft. Apply a light film
of low-temperature grease on shaft. Ac­tivate the sliding half several times to
distribute grease on shaft. Spray inter-

nal

pulley surfaces with metal protector.

0

NOTE: Leave drive belt off during

entire

storage

period.

Fuel tank and carburetor

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

A 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 vi-

cinity.

The carburetor 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 from car-

buretor. Drain carburetor and reinstall
plug.

Plug

A002002020

Check

all

fuel lines! replace if necessary.

Chassis

Clean the vehicle thoroughly, removing
all

dirt and grease accumulation.

,.,

CAUTION: Plastic alloy com po-

T nents such

as

windshield, con-

sole, etc., can

be

cleaned using mild
detergents or isopropyl alcohol and a
clean cloth. Do not

use

strong soaps,

degreasing

solvents,

abrasive

cleaners,

paint thinners, acetone, etc. Do not

apply

isopropyl

alcohol

directly

on

de-

cals.

Inspect hood and

see

an

authorized

Bombardier dealer for repair.

Touch up all metal spots where paint
has been scratched off. Spray all metal
parts

of

vehicle with metal protector.

Wax the hood for better protection.

0

NOTE: Apply wax on glossy finish

of

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

,.,

CAUTION:

Cover the snowmo-

T bile with

an

opaque tarpaulin.

This caution will prevent the

sun

rays

or

grime from affecting the plastic

components and the vehicle finish.

General

Inspection

Check 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.

32--------------

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 authorized
dealer. If these services are performed
as

suggested, your vehicle will give

many hours of fun and

low

cost use.

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

CHART

Change spark

plug*
Check chaincase oil level
Check steering adjustment/ski runner
Replace fuel

filter

(located inside fuel tank)

Check fuel lines and attaching

points

Check

track

condition,

tension and alignment
Check and lubricate suspension
Inspect drive

belt

and install

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,
replace with genuine Bombardier parts.

To be performed

by

dealer

•

To be performed by

owner

0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Check

throttle

cable

for

damage and free operation

0

Inspect brake condition and operation

0

Check electrical wiring (broken

wire,

damaged insulation)

0

Inspect condition

of

starting rope

0

Check

tightness

of

all bolts,

nuts

and linkage

0

Refill gas

tank

ro

Check pulleys, clean and check condition

of

drive pulley

rr

Inspect

oil seals

for

possible

cuts

or leaks

Set

engine

timing

(if

necessary replace breaker points)

•

Adjust

carburetor

•

Check pulleys,

verify

components and clean. Lubricate

0

0

*NOTE: Before installing new spark plug, it

is

suggested to burn excess

storage oil by starting the engine, using the old spark plug .

•

CAUTION:

Perform

this

operation in a wen

ventilated

area.

-------------------------33

TROUBLE
SHOOTING

__________________________

_

0

NOTE: The possible causes have been listed

in

an order

of

frequency. There-

fore, items should

be

checked out

in

the same order

as

mentioned

in

the trouble

shooting guide.

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHAT

TO

DO

Engine

turns

over

but

1 .

No

fuel

to

the

engine

Check

the

tank

level

and

fill

up

with

correct

fails

to

start

or

starts

gas/oil

mixture.

Check

for

possible

clogging

of

with difficulty

fuel

line,

item

4.

2.

Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark

plug,

tum

ignition

to

OFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plug.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.

If

engine

continues

to

flood,

see

an

authorized

dealer.

3.

Spark plug/faulty ignition

Check

that

emergency

cut

out

switch

is

at

the

upper

position

(QNl

and

the

tether

cut-out

switch

cap

is

snapped

over

the

receptacle.

Check

for

fouled

or

defective

spark

plug.

Dis-

connect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

re-

move

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plug

on

engine

cowl,

being

careful

to

hold

away

from

spark

p!ug

hole.

Fol-

low

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

for

spark.

If

no

sparks

appear,

replace

spark

plug.

If

trouble

persists,

contact

an

authorized

dealer.

4.

Clogged fuel line (water

or

Check

condition

and

connections

of

fuel

lines

dirt)

Check

the

cleanliness

of

fuel

tank.

5.

Incorrect carburetor

Contact

an

authorized

dealer.

adjustment

6.

Too much

oil

in

fuel

Drain

the

fuel

tank

and

refill

with

the

correct

gas/oil

mixture.

7.

Engine timing

Engine

timing

may

be

defective

or

out

of

ad-

justment.

Contact

an

authorized

dealer.

8.

Poor engine compression

Running

with a lean

fuel

mixture

may

produce

excessive

engine

wear

resulting

in

poor

engine

compression.

If

this

occurs,

contact

an

autho-

rized

dealer

at

once.

Engine

will

not turn

1 . Seized engine

In

the

case

of a seized

engine

contact

an

authoriz-

manually

ed

dealer.

34

__________________________

_

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHAT

TO

DO

Engine lacks accelera-

1.

Fouled or defective

spark

Check

item 3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

tion or

power

plug

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty"

2. Clogged fuel line (water or

Check

fuel

line

condition.

!See

item 4 of

"En-

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

fails

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty").

3. Carburetor

Contact

an

authorized

dealer.

4. Ignition

First

check

item 2 and 3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty".

If

the

ignition

system

still

seems

faulty,

contact

an

authorized

dealer.

5.

Engaged

decompressor

Check

decompressor

position.

6.

Engine

If

unable

to

locate

specific

symptoms,

contact

an

authorized

dealer.

Engine continually

1.

Spark plug

Check

item 3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

tails

to

backfires

start

or

starts

with

difficulty"

2. Overheated

Carburetor

set

too

lean.

Contact

an

authorized

dealer.

3.

Engine timing incorrectly

set

Contact

an

authorized

dealer.

Snowmobile

cannot

1.

Drive Belt

Check

for

damaged

or

worn

drive

belt.

Re-

reach full

speed

place

if

necessary.

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-

ation

or

power".

4.

Pulleys misaligned

Contact

an

authorized

dealer.

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

TOOLS

As

standard equipment each new snowmobile

is

supplied with basic tools such as

screwdriver, wrenches, emergency starter rope, etc.

Standard

Tools

A

B

c

r

0

D

E

F

A001010016

A. Screwdriver

D. Socket wrench handle

B.

Socket

10

/13

mm

E.

Starter

rope

C. Angular wrench 1 0

/13

mm

F.

Socket

21

I

26

mm

36

________________________

_

SPECIFICATIONS

______

_

ENGINE

Type

247

No

of

cylinders

1

Bore

69.5

mm

(2.

736")

Stroke

66

mm

(2.

598")

Displacement

250.4

cm3

(15.28

in3)

Compression ratio (corrected)

5.5:1

Maximum

horse

power

R.P.M. *

5700

Carburetor

type

Mikuni

VM

28-242

Carburetor adjustment:

air

screw

1

112

turn

-idle

speed

1100-1300

R.P.M.

Torque:

engine head

nuts

M8:

21

N•m

(15

lbf•ft)

- crankcase

nuts

M8:

21

N•m

{151bf•ft)

magneto ring

nut

M22:

85

N•m

(63

lbf•ft)

- crankcase/engine

38

N•m

(28

lbf•ft)

support

nuts

exhaust manifold bolts

21

N•m { 15

lbf•ft)

CHASSIS

Overall length

224.8

em

(88.5")

Overall

width

77.5

em

(30.5")

Overall

height

106.7

em

(42")

Ski stance {center

to

center)

64.8

em

(25.5")

Ski alignment 3

mm

(118")

toe

out

Torque:

- steering arm/ski leg

bolt

31

N•m

(23

lbf•ftl

- tie rod/ball

joint

lock

nuts

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ft)

Dry

weight

129.2

kg

(285

lb)

Bearing area

6916

cm2

(1072

in2)

Ground pressure

1.87

kPa

(.263

lbf/in2)

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

width

38.1 em

(1

5")

- length

290

em

(114")

tension

35

mm

± 3

(1

3/8" ± 1/8") distance bet-

ween

top

inside edge

of

track

and

the

bot-

tom

of

the footboard.

-alignment

Equal distance

between

edges

of

track

and

link

plates.

Standard gear ratio

10/25

Drive belt:

number

570 0411 00

-max.

width

30.2

mm

(1

3/16")

-min.

width

27

mm

(1

1/16")

Chaincase oil capacity

200

ml (7 oz)

*The maximum horse power

RPM

is applicable with engine on the vehicle. It

may

be different under

certain circumstances and Bombardier Inc. reserves the right to modify

it without any obligation.

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37

ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)
Bulb:

head lamp
tail/stop

- speedometer

Fuse~

-

ignition

switch

main

wiring

Breaker

point

gap

Spark plug:

-type

- gap

Ignition timing:

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

Dynamic edge gap

FUEL

Gas type
Fuel tank capacity

- S.l.

Imp.

-u.s.

Premixed fuel/oil

-oil

type

ratio

BRAKE

Type
Lining minimum thickness
Control lever adjustment
(minimum distance from handle­bar grip when fully applied)

N .A.:

Not

applicable

12

V,

75/23

watts

60/60

w

5/21 w

N.A.

N.A.
N.A.

0.35

mm-0.40

mm

(.014"-.016")

Bosch

M7A

(M175

T1)

0.50 mm (.020")

3.98

mm

(.

157")

7-10

mm {9/32

25/64")

Regular leaded or unleaded

13.6

liters

3 gallons

3.6

gallons

Blizzard oil

50:1

Drum

3

mm

(118")

25

mm

(1")

Bombardier Inc. 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.

38---------------------------

NOTES

________________________________

_

___________________

39

WIRING

DIAGRAM

__________________________________________________________

_

IGNITION

COIL

BULB

C-7

MAGNETO

C-1

40

______________________

_

BK/YL

?

BK!YL

~

(DIWI

~~~

GYNI

n

HEADLAMP

IGNITION

SWITCH

C·2

BK!YL

Bi<iY'L

,_

,<

BK!YL

c.3

TETHER

CUT-OUT

SWITCH

EMERGENCY

SWITCH

DIMMER SWI1CH

(HIGH/LOW

I

WIRING

DIAGRAM-----------

COLOUR CODES

BK

-BLACK

WH

WHITE

RD

RED

BL

-BLUE

YL

-YELLOW

GN-

GREEN

GY

GREY
VI VIOLET
OR

-ORANGE

BR

-BROWN

+

WARNING: Ensure all terminals

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

LOCATION

OF

CONNECTOR HOUSINGS

(REFER

TO DIAGRAM)

C-1:

At

engine

C-2:

At

ignition

switch
C-3: Near steering column
C-4: Near steering column
C-5:

At

headlamp

C-6: Near brake

light

switch

C-7: On

taillight

housing

C-8:

Between

seat & fuel

tank

C-9:

At

right

side

of

steering

support

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41

Sl*

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

__________________________

_

BASE

UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length meter m
mass

kilogram

kg

force Newton

N

liquid liter

I

temperature Celsius

oc

pressure kilopascal

kPa

torque

Newton meter

N•m

speed

kilometer per hour km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX SYMBOL MEANING

VALUE

kilo k one thousand 1000

centi c one hundredth

0.01

mitli m

one thousandth

0.001

CONVERSION

FACTORS

TO

CONVERT

TOt

MULTIPLY

BY

lbf•ft

lbf•in

12

imp.

oz

U.S.

oz

0.96

imp. gal.

U.S.

gal.

1.2

in

mm

25.4

in

em

2.54

ft

m

0.3

MPH

km/h

1.61

in

2

cm2

6.45

in3

cm3

16.39

imp.

oz

ml

28.41

U.S.

oz

ml

29.57

imp. gal.

J

4.55

U.S.

gal.

I

3.79

oz

g

28.35

lb

kg

0.45

lbf

N

4.4

lbf•in

N•m

0.11

lbf•ft

N•m

1.36

lbf/in2

kPa

6.89

Fahrenheit

Celsius

(°F-

32) +

1.8

Celsius

Fahrenheit

(°C

X 1.8) + 32

*The international system of units abbreviates

/lSI''

in

all

languages.

tTo obtain the inverse sequence, divide

by

the given factor.

To

convert

llmm"

to

"in",

divide

by 25.4.

42

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CHANGE

OF ADDRESS

OR

OWNERSHIP------------

Any change

in

address or ownership should

be

brought to the attention of the manu-

facturer by completing and sending

out

the card below.

NOTICE

TO

ALL NEW OWNERS: Make sure to receive the warranty registration card

from the previous owner, when the ownership

is

transferred. Also enclose a photo-

copy

of

this registration card

when

informing of a change

of

ownership.

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

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

OLD

ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT

CITY

STATE/

PROVINCE

ZIP

I

POSTAL

CODE

NEW ADDRESS:

NAME

NO STREET

APT.

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

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

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The

ownership

of

this

vehicle

is

transferred

FROM:

____________________________________________

__

NAME

NO STREET

APT.

CITY

STA

TEl PROVINCE ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

TO:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT.

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT (QUEBEC)

CANADA

JOE

2LO

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT (QUEBEC)
CANADA

JOE

2LO