BOMBARDIER Formula Mx 1988, Formula Mx Lt 1988, Formula Plus 1988 Operator's Manual

II

operators

manual

model

V.I.N.

_________

_

purchase date
warranty

expiry date

To

be

completed

by

dealer

at

time

of

sale

DEALER IMPRINT AREA

AFTER SALES SERVICE

The

following

are

trademarks

of

Bombardier

Inc.

BOMBARDIER INC.
VALCOURT

(QUEBEC)

ALPINE®

FORMULA*

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CANADA

JOE

2LO

BLIZZARD®

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Litho'd

in Canada

®*Trademarks

of

Bombardier

Inc.

All

rights

reserved ©

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Inc.

FOREWORD

__________________

_

The operator manual

and

the Snowmobile
Safety Handbook have been prepared to
acquaint the owner/operator or passenger
of

a new snowmobile

with

the various
vehicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instructions.

Each

is

indispens-

able

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 J/Often Asked Question" sec­tion

of

this manual, or your authorized

dealer.
This manual uses the following symbols.

+

WARNING: Identifies an instruc­tion which, if not followed, could

cause

serious

personal

injuries

including

possibility

of

death.

.,.,

CAUTION: Denotes

an

instruction

~

which, if not followed, could se-

verely damage vehicle components.

0

NOTE:

Indicates supplementary in-

formation needed to fully complete

an

instruction.

Although the mere reading of such infor­mation does

not

eliminate the

your understanding

of

the information

will promote its correct

use.

+

WARNING; The engines and the
corresponding components iden-

tified

in

this manual should not

be

uti-

lized

on

product(s) other than those

mentioned on the cover page

of

this

manual.

+

WARNING: Maintenance proce­dures

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 con- ·
tinuous improvement

of

its

products with-

out

imposing upon itself any obligation
to install them on products previously
manufactured.

Bombardier

Inc.

reserves the right at any

time to discontinue or change specifica-

tions, designs, features, models or equip­ment

without

incurring obligation.

The illustrations

show

the typical con­struction 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 com­plete service, maintenance and repair in­formation.

.,.,

CAUTION:

Most

components

of

~

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

checked

for free movement before starting engine.

•

Do

not operate vehicle near snow making

equipment.

• The snowmobile can be stopped
by activating the emergency cut-out or
tether switches or turning

off

the

key.

• Clean and check operation

of

the head-

light, tail light and brake light.

• Engine should

be

running only when belt

guard and/or pulley guard

is

secured in

place.

• Never run the engine

without

drive belt

installed. Running

an

unloaded engine can

prove to

be

dangerous.

• Never run the engine

when

the track

is

raised

off

the ground.

• It can be dangerous to run engine

with

the hood removed.

• Gasoline

is

flammable

and

explosive under
certain conditions. Always manipulate in
a well ventilated area. Do

not

smoke or

allow open flames or sparks

in

the vicinity.

If gasoline fumes

are

noticed while driving,

the cause should

be

determined and cor-

rected

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 sur-

faces abnormal

and

excessive wear of crit-

ical parts is inevitable.

• Your snowmobile

is

not

designed to be
operated on public streets, road or high­ways.

In

most States and Provinces, it is

considered

an

illegal operation.

• Installation of other than standard equip­ment, including ski-spreaders, bumpers,
pack racks, etc., could severely affect the
stability and safety of your vehicle. Avoid
adding

on

accessories that alter the basic

vehicle configuration.

• Whenever the vehicle

is

parked outdoors,

overnight or for a long period, it is sug-

gested to protect it against the inclemency

of the weather with a snowmobile cover.

• Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake ca­bles and housings.

• Only perform procedures

as

detailed

in

this manual. Unless otherwise specified,

engine should

be

turned

OFF

for

all

lubri-

cation and maintenance procedures.

• Since engine cooling

is

fully

in

effect only

when the vehicle

is

in

motion and driven

on

snow, it

is

not recommended that you

allow the engine to idle for more than brief

periods and/or you drive the vehicle on

icy surface. Prolonged idling and/or con­tinuous driving on ice may cause engine
damage.

• When removing coolant tank cap, first
place a cloth over cap then turn cap to
its first step to

release

pressure.

Never drain
or refill the cooling system when engine
is

hot.

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

• The performance of these vehicles may
significantly exceed

that

of

other snow-

mobiles you

have

Therefore,

use

of this vehicle

by

novice or inexperienced

operators is

not

recommended.

• 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

INDEX

______________________

_

THE

1988

"LIMITED

WARRANTY" ..............

.

OFTEN

ASKED

QUESTIONS

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

.

4

6

LISTING

OF

AREA

DISTRIBUTORS

. 8

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

. . . . . . . 9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

Throttle

lever,

brake

lever,

ignition switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emergency cut-

out

switch/ tether

cut-out

switch, rewind starter handle, primer, adjustable

C'Tn.n.-

....

,

handle, speedometer, gauge, injection oil level pilot lamp,
high beam pilot lamp, tank cap, fuel level gauge, hood opening, tool bag,
spark plug holder, fuse holder, spare drive belt holder, fuel

shut-off

valve, rear bum-

per,

accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

BREAK

..

JN

PERIOD

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

Jist

FUEL &

OIL

Recommended

PRE-START

CHECK

Check points

recommended oil, oil injection system

STARTING

PROCEDURE

Manual before riding, emergency starting

LUBRICATION

Frequency, steering and front suspension mechanism, drive axle, countershaft (disk
brake and driven pulley), slide suspension, chaincase oil level, oil system,
rotary valve system . .

.......

.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance chart, belt guard removal, drive belt removal and installation, drive belt
condition, new drive brake condition, brake adjustment, spark plugs, suspension
condition, track condition/ track tension and alignment,
drive

pulley,

drive chain tensionner, steering and front suspension mechanism, steering

and

ski

legs camber adjustment, muffler attachment, engine head nuts, engine mount
screws, air filter, carburetor adjustment, high altitude kit, oil injection system, cooling
system, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement, general inspection

... _ ...

STORAGE

Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, countershaft (disk brake
and driven pulley), cooling system/ engine and primer lubrication, fuel tank and car-

buretors, chassis, general inspection . .

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

.

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart

..

TROUBLE

SHOOTING
TOOLS
SPECIFICATIONS

.

Sl

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

WIRING

DIAGRAM

17

19

20

21

23

29

42

47

48

50

51

55
57

3

TtiE

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

orne-

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)

100o/o

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.

-

40o/o

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

purpose;

otherwise

the

implied

warranty

is

limited

to

the

duration

of

this

warranty.

However,

some

states

or

provinces

do

not

allow

limitations

on

how

long an implied

warranty

lasts, so

the

above limitation

may

not

apply.

Neither

the

distributor,

the

selling dealer,

nor

any

other

person has been

authorized

to

make

any

affirmation,

representation

or

warranty

other than

those contained in this

warranty,

and

if

made,

such

affirmation,

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

in-

cidental

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

war-

ranty

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

va!td 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

authorized 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

O'King County but I snowmobile

in

Washington Coun-

ty.

Can

an

authorized 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

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

in

the Operator's Manual?

A:

The

warranty

of

the

new

snowmobile

cannot

be

~.~Voided/!

or

ucancelled'~

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?

6

A:

These terms are

and

overlap each

other

in

areas.

Some specific ex-

amples may include: running the machine

out

of

oil, chain fatlure caused

by

a

lack

of

lubrication, operating the machine with a broken

or

damaged

part

which

causes another

part

to tali,

and

so

on.

If

you have any specific questions on

operation

or

maintenance, please

contact

your authorized dealer for advice.

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, accidents

and

collision damage, as well

as

oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidental

or

consequential damages costs

as

explained

in the warranty.

0:

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.

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 authorized dealer

and

Bombardier Inc. Normally, any

problems that arise in connection with the sales transaction

or

the operation

of

your snowmobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales

or

Service Departments.

It

is

recognized,

however,

that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concerned,

misunderstandings

wJ/1

sometimes occur.

If

you have a problem that has

not

been handled to your satisfaction through

normal

channels, we suggest that

you

discuss your problem with a member

of

dealership management. Frequently,

complaints are the result

of

a breakdown in communications

and

can quickly

be resolved 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)

J48

1A1

(514} 655-6121

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

(506)

386-6117

Atlantic Region

BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED

1616, Edward Street

P.O.

Box

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

8

AMERICAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

All States (excluding Alaska)

SERVICE OFFICES

East Main Street Road

Malone,

New

York

12953

[phone]

Techoical

office

(506)

386-6117

Eastern Region

4505,

West Superior Street

P.O.

Box 16106
Duluth, Minnesota 55816-0106
(218)

628-2881

East-Central/ Central Region

-

P.O.

Box

1569

Idaho Falls, Idaho

83403

(208)

529-9510

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

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

_________

_

The main components

of

your snowmobile (engine, track and frame)

are

identified

by

different serial numbers. It may sometimes become necessary to locate these

numbers for warranty purposes or to trace your snowmobile

in

the event of theft.

Engine serial

number

A015002019

Track serial

number

A009

005

002

Vehicle serial number

A015

007

023

Vehicle serial

number

meaning:

0000

00000

-,----

I

Model no Vehicle no

AOOO

000

013

1988 Formula

MX/MX

L T /PLUS have

3732, 3734

and

3733

as

model number

respectively.

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 your snowmobile

is

stolen.

9

CONTROLS/

INSTRUMENTS

______________________

_

N

D

F

Q

c

A015

007

002

A ) Throttle Lever

B

J Brake Lever

C J Ignition/Light Switch

D)

Head/amp Dimmer Switch

E)

Emergency Cut-out Switch

F

J Tether Cut-out Switch

G

J Rewind Starter Handle

H

J Primer

I ) Adjustable Steering Handle

A)

Throttle

Lever

Located on the right side

of

handlebar.
When compressed, it controls the engine
speed and the engagement

of

the trans-

mission.

When

released, engine speed

returns automatically to idle.

J J Speedometer

K J Tachometer

L

J Gauge

M

I

MJ

Injection Otl Level Pilot Lamp

(red)

N)

High Beam Pilot Lamp (blue)

0 J

Tank

Cap

P J Electric Fuel Level Gauge

0

J

Hood

Opening

8)

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

its

snow

coverage.

1Q

________________________

_

C)

Ignition

Switch

The lights are automatically

ON

when-

ever the engine

is

running.

OFF

A002

007

002

Key

operated, three (3) position switch.

To

start the engine, first turn

key

to

ON

position.

To

stop the engine, turn the

key

to

OFF

position.

The 3rd position

is

unused.

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.

A008

006 003

E)

Emergency Cut-out

Switch

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

in

an

emergency, push the but-

ton to the lower

off

position and simul­taneously apply the brakes. To start en­gine, button must be at the upper

ON

position.

toN

+OFF

&~

Upper position
before starting

A017

006

004

Lower position
to stop engine

The driver of this vehicle should famil­iarize himself with the function

of

this
device by using it several times on first
outing. Thereby being mentally prepar-

ed

for emergency situations requiring its

use.

+

WARNING: If the switch

has

been

used

in

an emergency situation
the source of malfunction should be
determined and corrected before re­starting engine.

+

WARNING: For

safety

reasons,

the

emergency cut-out switch

is

easily accessible;

be

careful not to oper-

ate it inadvertently.

F)

Tether

Cut-out

Switch

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

If emergency engine

"shut

off"

is

re­quired completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will

be

auto-

matically shut

''off''.

0

NOTE: The cap must

be

installed

on the safety switch at all times

in

order to operate the vehicle.

+

WARNING: If

the

switch

is

used

in

an emergency situation

the

source

of

malfunction should be de-

termined and corrected before restart-

ing engine.

11

G)

Rewind

Starter

Handle

Auto rewind type located on right hand

side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,
pull handle.

H)

Primer

A push-pull button located below han­dlebar.

Pull

and push button (2-3 times)
to activate primer. The primer should al­ways

be

used for cold engine starts. After

engine

is

warm however, it

is

not neces-

sary to use primer when starting.

I)

Adjustable Steering Handle

- Remove steering pad.

- Loosen the four (4) retaining screws.
Adjust the handle to the desired po-

sition.

+

WARNING: Do not adjust too

high

as

the brake lever may contact

the windshield when turning.

- Lock the steering handle

in

by

tightening the four

(4)

retaining screws

to 26 N

•m

(19

lbf•ft).

- Reinstall steering pad.

J)

Speedometer

The speedometer

is

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

Odometer records the total distance trav­elled

in

kilometers.

K)

Tachometer

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

the number

of

revolutions per minute

(RPM)

of

the engine.

-.r

CAUTION: The tachometer

is

pro-

T tected by a fuse, if tachometer

stops operating check fuse condition
and if necessary replace. The fuse

is

0.1

amp.

Do not

use

a higher rated fuse

as

this can cause severe damage to

the tachometer.

12-----------------------

L)

Temperature

Gauge

The gauge indicates engine coolant tem-

perature. Normal operating temperature
is

from

50°

to

100°C

(120° - 212°F)

A0l5

007

005

However/ coolant can vary
depending on driving condition. If coo­lant exceeds 1

00°C

(212 ° F)

reduce speed and run vehicle

in

loose

snow or stop engine immediately.

+

WARNING:

To

remove coolant

tank cap, place a cloth over the
cap and unscrew it to the first stop to
release the pressure. If this notice

is
disregarded loss of fluid and possible
severe burns could occur.

M)

Injection

Oil Level

Pilot

Lamp

(Red)

Will light up when injection oil level

is

low. Check level and replenish

as

soon

as

possible.

-.r

CAUTION: Do not

run

engine out

T of

oil.

Serious engine damage

wiU

occur.

0

NOTE: Whenever brake lever

is

compressed, oil injection level pi-

lot lamp should light

up.

If not replace

lamp.

N)

High

Beam Pilot Lamp

(Blue)

Lights up when headlamp

is

on high

beam.

0)

Tank

Cap

Unscrew to fill

up

tank then fully tighten.

..A. WARNING: Never use a lite match

T or open flame

to

check fuel level.

..A. WARNING: Remove fuel

tank

cap

T slowly. Fuel

may

be

under

pres-

sure and spray

may

cause fire and in-

juries.

P) Electric Fuel Level

Gauge

The electric fuel gauge

is

located

in

the
dashboard and allows driver to observe
the fuel level while riding the

snowmo-

bile.

Q)

Hood

Opening

Pull

down the latches to unlock the hood

from its anchors.

0

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up

until stopped

by

restraining device .

..A. WARNING:

It

is dangerous

to

run

T an engine

with

the

hood opened,

unfastened

or

removed.

Tool Bag

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

Spark

Plug

Holder

To keep spark plugs dry and prevent
shocks that might affect the adjustment
or break them, a holder

is

provided in-

side

of

hood, close to top

of

right shock

absorber.

Fully tighten them into the holder.

(TYPICAL)

A015

008

003

Spark plugs

in holder

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

13

Fuse

Holder

Tachometer

The tachometer

is

protected with 0. 1

ampere rated fuse.

Fuse

holder

is

locat-

ed

under the hood beside the tachome­ter. If it stops operating, check fuse con­dition and replace

if necessary.

Tachometer

Spare

Drive Belt

Holder

A spare drive belt

can

be

installed

in

clips

on belt guard.

Fuel

Shut-off

Valva

It

is

recommended to close it when trans-

porting or storing vehicle. The valve

is

under hood, on top

of

R.H. side foot-

rest.

Two

stoppers are provided on the fuel
shut-off valve to prevent the lever from
rotating due to vibrations.

These stoppers are set so that the inner
tip of the lever slightly contacts the stop-

pers while

in

the fully opened

or

fully

closed

positions.

Valve

A015

007 007

R.H.

footrest

Stoppers

When opening or closing

valve,

always

rotate lever so that it flips over the stop-

per and maintains its position.

14--------------------------

Fully closed

Fully opened

A015

008 004

Fully open the valve

in

order to operate

the vehicle.

~

CAUTION: Always fully open

the

T valve before riding. Never

allow

the valve lever

to

remain between stop-

pers.

Rear Bumper

The rear bumper can

be

installed

in

two

(2) positions

as

desired by the driver.

The low position

can

be

useful when the

driver

is

digged

in

deep snow to give a

grip at a more convenient level.

High

position

A015

005

041

A015

005

042

To

install bumper

in

its lower position,

proceed

as

follows:

Lift snow guard and block

in

that po-

sition.

- From inside

of

tunnel, remove both
bumper retaining screws, each side
of

vehicle.

Remove

screws

A015

005 025

Take

bumper off.

-Reverse

bumper position

and

fulfy in-

sert into tunnel.

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

15

When installing bumper

in

its lower
position, the retaining screws have
to

be

relocated in different holes

as

shown.

A0i5

007

024

Screw position

for bumper

in

low

position

- Firmly tighten bumper screws.

-Replace

snow guard.

0

NOTE:

When installing bumper at

its

upper position, bumper retain-

ing screws have to

be

relocated

in

dif-

ferent holes

as

shown.

Accessories

Some optional accessories might

be

ad-

ded to your vehicle such

as

speedome-

ter/

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

16--------------------------

BREAK-IN

PERIOD-------

Engine

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

is

required be-

fore running the vehicle at fu

II

throttle.

Engine's manufacturer recommendation

is

ten (

10)

to fifteen (

15)

operating hours.
During this period, maximum throttle
should

not

exceed

3/4,

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

0

NOTE:

To

assure additional protec-

tion during the initial engine break-

in,

500

ml

(18

imp.

oz)

of

BLIZZARD

Oil

(P/N

496

0135 00) or the same quanti-

ty

of

BOMBARDIER Injection

Oil

should

be

added to gas for the first full gas tank

filling.

,.,

CAUTION: Remove and clean

T spark plugs after engine break-in.

Belt

A new drive belt requires a break-in pe­riod of 25 km ( 15 miles).

10 -Hour

Inspection

As

with any precision piece of mechan-

ical

equipment,

we

suggest that after the

first ten ( 1 0) hours

of

operation or thirty
(30) days after the purchase, whichever
comes first, your vehicle

be

checked by
your authorized 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

expense of the vehicle owner.

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

10 -HOUR

INSPECTION

CHECK

LIST

./

Engine timing
Spark plugs condition: (remove and clean)
Carburetor adjustment
Oil injection pump adjustment

Engine head

nuts
Drive pulley screw (torque)
Engine

mount

screws

Muffler

attachment

Chaincase oil level

Drive

chain tension

Injection system oil level

Rotary valve oil level
Engine coolant level
Brake operation and lining condition
Ski alignment {runners condition), ski leg camber adjustment
Steering arm, retorque

to

25

N•m

(18

lbf•ft)

Handlebar bolts, retorque

to

26

N•m

(19

lbf•ft)
Driven pulley preload
Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Suspension, torque rear axle screw

to

48

N•m

(35

lbf•ft)

Lubrication (steering, suspension, drive axle, etc.)

~I

wiring,

tighten

all loose bolts,

nuts

and linkage

n

of

lighting system (HI I

LO

beam, brake light, etc.),

ation

of

emergency

cut-out

switch

and

tether

cut-out

switch

We

recommend

that

you have your

dealer

sign this inspection.

D~te

of

10

hour

inspection

Dealer signature

18

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

FUEL & OIL

________

_

Recommended

Gasoline

Use

the specified

gasoline,

leaded

or un-

leaded, available from most service sta-

tions.

MODEL GAS

TYPE

Formula MX/MX

LT

Regular

Formula

PLUS

Premium

190

octane)

.A.

WARNING: Remove fuel tank cap

T slowly. Fuel may

be

under pres­sure and spray may cause fire and in­juries.

.A.

WARNING: Gasoline

is

flammable

T and explosive under certain con-

ditions.

Always

manipulate in a well
ventilated area. Do not smoke or allow
open flames

or

sparks in

the

vicinity

.

..r

CAUTION: Never experiment with

-.,

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-

sultin

vehicle performance deteriora-

tion and damage

to

critical parts in the

fuel system and engine components.

.A.

WARNING: Never

top

up

the

gas

T

tank

before placing the vehicle in

a warm area.

At

certain temperatures,

gasoline

will

expand and overflow.

Al-

ways

wipe

off

any gasoline spillage

from

the

snowmobile.

Recommended

Oil

Use

BOMBARDIER

Snowmobile Injec-

tion

Oil

(P/N

496 0133

00-

1 liter) avail­able from the authorized 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

BOMBARDIER

Snowmobile Injection

Oil

is

unavailable, substitute with

BLIZ-

ZARD

Oil

(P/N

496

0135 00).

..r

CAUTION: Never use outboard or

-.,

straight mineral oils.

Oil

Injection

System

Always maintain a sufficient amount of

BOMBARDIER

Snowmobile Injection

Oil

in

the injection oil tank.

Oil injection

reservoir

..r

CAUTION: Check level and refill

-.,

every

time

you refuel. Do

not

overfill.

0

NOTE:

To

assure

additional protec-

tion during the initial engine break-

in,

500 ml

(18

imp.

oz)

of

BLIZZARD

Oil

or the same quantity of

BOMBARDIER

Injection

Oil

should

be

added to gas for

the

first

full

gas

tank filling.

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

19

PRE-START

CHECK

______

_

Check

Points

•

ACTIVATE

THE

THROTTLE

CONTROL

LEVER

SEVERAL

TIMES

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

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

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

fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

• Check coolant level. Liquid should

be

60

mm (2

318

in) lower than top of

radiator (engine cold).

A015

002

021

Maximum level

60

mm (2 3/8 in)

from top

If additional coolant

is

necessary or

if
entire system has to be refilled, use a
solution of three (3) parts of antifreeze
for

two

(2) parts

of

water

(60o/o

anti-

freeze,

40o/o

water).

(See

"Cooling Sys-

tem"

in

"Storage"

section).

0

NOTE:

Always use ethylene-glycol

antifreeze containing corrosion in­hibitors specifically recommended for
aluminum engines.

20-------------------------

..A. WARNING: Before

removing

the

T

radiator

pressure

cap

place a cloth

over

the

cap

and

unscrew

it

to

the first

step

to

release

the

pressure.

Never

drain

or

refill the cooling system when en-

gine

is

hot.

Loss

of

fluid

and

possibili-

ty of

severe

burns

could

occur,

if this

notice

is

disregarded.

• Check injection oil level.

• Check fuel level.

• Ensure fuel shut-off valve

is

in

fully

opened position.

A015

007 007

• Verify that the path ahead of the ve­hicle

is

clear

of

bystanders and ob-

stacles.

• Clean and check operation

of

the

head-light, taillight and brakelight.

..A.

WARNING:

Only

start

your

snow-

T mobile once

all

components

are

checked

and

functionning

properly.

STARTING

PROCEDURE

____

_

Test

throttle control lever operation.

Check that the emergency cut-out switch
is

in

the

ON

position.

A017

006

007

t

ON

~

~

Upper

position

before starting

engine

Ensure the tether

cut-out

cap

is

in

po-

sition and that the cord

is

attached to

your clothing.
Activate the primer

two

(2) or three (3)

times.

0

NOTE: Primer

is

not

necessary

when

the engine

is

warm .

..W

CAUTION: Use

of

ether

and/or

T

other

types

of

fluid

as a

starting

aid can cause

damage

to

engine

com-

ponents

and is

not

recommended.

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.

A WARNING: Do

not

apply

throttle

T

while

starting.

Before

Riding

Check operation

of

the emergency cut-

out

switch and tether switch. Restart

engine.

A WARNING:

If

engine does

not

T

shut-off

when

applying the emer-

gency

cut-out

switch

and or

when

pull-

ing

the

tether

cut-out

cap,

stop

the

en-

gine

by

turning

off

the

ignition

key.

Do

not

operate

the

vehicle further, see an

authorized

dealer.

Allow the engine

to

warm before oper-

ating at full throttle.

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.

A WARNING:

Do

not

wind

starting

T rope around your hand. Hold rope

by

the

handle only.

A007

003

030

A WARNING:

Do

not

start

the

ve-

T hicle

by

the

drive pulley unless

it

is a true emergency situation. Have

the

vehicle repaired as

soon

as possible.

Attach emergency rope to any available
handle and to the starter clip supplied
in

the tool box. Wind the rope thightly

around drive pulley.

---------------------------21

0

NOTE: The spark plug socket can
be used

as

an

emergency starter

grip.

A015

003 027

A003

003

016

Start engine

as

per usual manual start-

ing.

A WARNING: When starting the ve-

T hicle in an emergency

situation

by

the

drive pulley,

do

not

reinstall

the

belt guard and return

slowly

to

have

vehicle repaired.

22--------------------------

LUBRICATION

________

_

AOOO

000

007

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.

It

is

recommended that the steering sys-

tem and suspension

be

lubricated month-

ly

or every forty (40) hours of operation.

If the vehicle

is

operated

in

wet

snow or

in

severe conditions these items should

be

lubricated more frequently.

Penetrating lubricant

is

recommanded

on ball joints and moving parts. May

be

used either:

-chain

lube from BARDAHL

(BCS

362,

dry)

-

W0-40

Other grease fittings require low temper-

ature grease (P/N

413

7061 00) using

usual grease gun.

The following symbols will

be

used to

show

what

type

of

lubricant should

be

used at the suitable locations.

Chain lube

or

WD-40

Usual

~

grease.gun

AOOO

006

001

0

NOTE: When lubricating grease

fittings, grease until grease ap-

pears at joints. Always use low temper-

ature grease (P/N 413 7061 00).

..A..

WARNING:

Only perform such

T procedures as detailed

in

this

manual. It

is

recommended

that

deal­er assistance be periodically obtained
on other components/systems not cov­ered

in

this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should

be

turned OFF
for all lubrication and maintenance
procedures.

..A..

WARNING: Do not lubricate throt-

T tie and/or brake cables and hous-

ings.

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

Steering

and

Front

Suspension

Mechanism

Lubricate upper and

lower

control

arms and tie rod ends.

Grease ski legs, ski pivots and idler

arm.

A015

006

003

24----------------------------

Coat stabilizer sliders with grease and
oil their ball joints.

0

NOTE: There are thirty-three {33)

lubrication points.

A015

006

006

'

·------r

A015

006

004

----25

Drive

Axle

Lubricate at grease fitting using low tem-

perature grease.

26-------------------------

Countershaft
(Disk

Brake

& Driven Pulley)

For

proper operation/ disk and driven
pulley must slide freely on countershaft. ·
So

lubricate slightly and evenly.

A015

003

010

r

,.,

CAUTION: Do

not

lubricate ex-

T cessively

as

the

lubricant could

contact

and soil brake pads and/or

drive belt.

N

--.....1

)>

~

0

NOTE: There are nine (9} grease

fittings.

Lubricate rear

at grease

-

front

arm: upper and lower axle

front swing arm: upper and lower
axle

front

shackles

rear arm: upper and lower axle

-rear

shackle

(I)

-

a:

(D

(I)

c

fn

'C

(D

:I

fn

cr

:I

Chaincase

Oil Level

Check the oil level by removing the oil

filler cap.

Oil

level must be within lower

and upper mark on dipstick

with

dip-

stick unscrewed. Refill

as

required using

BOMBARDIER chaincase oil (P/N

413

8019

00-

250 ml).

0

NOTE: The chaincase oil capacity

is

approximately 256 ml

(9

imp.

oz).

Oil

Injection

System

Always maintain a sufficient amount

of

BOMBARDIER Snowmobile Injection

Oil

in

the injection oil tank .

..r

CAUTION: Check level and refill

T every time you refueL Do not

overfill.

28----------------------

Oil

injection

tank reservoir

Rotary

Valve

System

Check reservoir oil level frequently. Lev­el

should be kept

as

shown

in

plastic

reservoir.

If

necessary replenish to max­imum oil level line using BOMBARDIER
Snowmobile Injection

Oil

available from

your authorized dealer.

A015

003 012

A015

003

013

MAINTENANC~E

______________

_

The following Maintenance Chart indi­cates regular servicing schedules to

be

performed

by

you or your authorized
dealer. If these services are performed
as

suggested, your snowmobile will give

many years

of

use.

SERVICE

AND

MAINTENANCE

CHART

+

WARNING: Only perform such

procedures

as

detailed in

this

manual. It is recommended

that

an

au-

thorized assistance

be

periodically ob­tained on other components/systems
not

covered in

this

manual. Unless
otherwise specified, engine should be
turned

off

for

all lubrication and main-

tenance procedures .

.E

. E

....

E

0

0

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Q)

0

Ciio

C)

Ln

:e.

CCI

=

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0:-:::

c.

>-~E

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0

coM

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cCI.>O

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....

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o>N

Q.)

ON

oco

a>-

cr.:

0

NOTE: The ten ( 10) hour inspection

is

a very important part of proper service

and maintenance.

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

Belt

Guard

Removal

A WARNING:

Engine

should

be

run-

T ning only

when

belt guard is se-

cured

in

place.

1.

Tilt the hood.

2.

Pull

out

both retaining pins.

3.

Lift and remove the belt guard.

A015

003

014

Retaining pins

Drive

Belt

Removal

and

Installation

A WARNING: Never start

or

run

en-

T gine without the drive belt in-

stalled. Running

an

unloaded engine

is

dangerous.

1.

Tilt the hood and remove the belt
guard.

2.

Open the driven pulley

by

twisting

and pushing the sliding half. Hold in

fully open position.

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

30--------------------------

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

vehicle.

A015

003

015

To

install the drive belt, reverse the pro­cedure, however pay attention to the fol­lowing.

The maximum drive belt life span

is

ob­tained when the belt has the proper ro­tation direction. Install it so the printed
information on the belt can

be

read

when facing pulleys.

CORRECT

~

A001

003

002

BOMBARDIER

FABRKlU~

AU

CANADA

BOMBARDIER

FASRIOU~

AU

CANADA

MAOEINCAf-A

------

Identification

FACING PULLEYS

A001

003 003

Identification

FACING

PULLEYS

"1IIF

CAUTION: Do not force

or

use

~

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, exces-

sive

R.

P.M. with frozen track, fast starts

without warm-up period/ burred sheave,

oil on belt or distorted spare belt. Con­tact

your authorized dealer.

Check the drive belt width. Replace it

if less than 31.9

mm

(1

1/4

in).

New

Drive Belt

When installing a new drive belt, break­in

period of 25 km ( 15 miles)

is

strong-

ly recommended.

Brake

Condition

The brake mechanism on your snowmo­bile

is

an

essential safety device.

this mechanism

in

proper working con­dition. Above all, do not operate the
snowmobile

without

an effective brake

system.

+

WARNING: Brake pads must be
replaced when fixed

pad

projects

only 1 mm

(1/32 in) from caliper. Re-

placement must

be

performed

by

an

authorized dealer.

A008

006

002

Brake

Adjustment

The brake mechanism

is

a self-adjusting

type. If a quicker brake response

is

de­sired, strongly squeeze the brake lever
several times, this will actuate the self

adjusting mechanism.

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

A008

006

002

Strongly
squeeze

After the adjustment, brake should ap-

ply fully when lever

is

approximatively

13 mm (

112

in) from handlebar grip. It
not, do not tamper with the brake, con­tact your servicing dealer.

A008

006

002

Spark

Plugs

Disconnect the spark plug wires and re­move the spark plugs.

Check the condition of the plugs.

• A brownish tip reflects ideal condi-

tions. (Carburetor adjustments, spark
plug heat range, etc., are correct).

• A black insulator tip indicates foul-

ing caused by: carburetor idle speed

mixture and/or high speed mixture
too rich, incorrect fuel mixture ratio/
wrong type of spark plug (heat range),
or excessive idling.

• A light grey insulator tip indicates a
lean mixture caused by: carburetor

high speed mixture adjusted

too
lean, wrong spark plug heat range,
incorrect fuel mixture ratio, or a leak­ing seal or gasket.

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

Overheated Fouled

(light grey) Normal (black)

{brownish}

AOOO

004

010

,.,

CAUTION: If spark

plug

condition

T

is

not ideal, contact your autho-

rized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire feel­er gauge. It should

be

0.4 mm (.016 in).

Reinstall plugs and connect wires.

Suspension

Condition

Check

all

front suspension components
for excessive play or wear including ball
joints, control arms and links etc.

Visually inspect

all

rear

suspension com-

ponents including slider shoes, springs,

wheels, etc.

0

NOTE: During normal driving,

snow will act

as

a lubricant and
coolant for the slider shoes. Extensive
riding

on

ice or sanded snow will create
excessive heat build-up and cause pre­mature slider shoe wear.

Suspension

Adjustments

Shock Absorber Spring Preload

The rear suspension has

two

(2) preload

adjustments:

The front shock spring for surface

condition.

The rear shock spring (twin shocks)
for

drive(s

weight.

Driver's weight

A015

005

041

Surface condition

Each

shock a bsorbar has a five (

5)

po­sition cam located at the bottom of the
shock. If a stiffer or softer action

is

de-

sired, the spring preload may

be

increas-

ed

or decreased

by

adjusting the cam.

FRONT

SPRING

0

NOTE: The front shock absorber

of the rear suspension should

be

removed to adjust spring collar.
When the front spring cam

is

at the

lowest elevation more weight

is

distrib-

uted on the skis.

At

the highest position the weight

is

transferred from the skis to the track.

0

NOTE:

For

deep snow condition

or hill climbing, it

is

recommended
to place the front spring cam at position
four (4) or five (5).

For

hard surface rid-

ing place it at position one

(1),

two

(2)
or three (3). Also, the rear bumper po­sition can

be

changed to give a more

accessible grip (refer to ,,Controllnstru­ments").

REAR

SPRING

Driver's weight

Came

kg

(lb)

position

from

up

to

-

64

(140)

1

64

(140}

73

(160)

2

73

(160)

82

(180)

3

82

(180)

4-

5

To

adjust, use the adjustment

key

sup-

plied. Spray some

WD-40

between

spring and spring collar.

,.,.

CAUTION: There must

be

two

(2)

~

thrust washers between spring

and spring collar. If any

is

missing, do

not attempt to adjust spring collar

and

see an authorized dealer for installa-

tion.

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

Fit the

key

on the shock spring collar
and turn clockwise for stiffness or coun­terclockwise for softness.

A014

001

001

To

summarize, the choice

of

cam posi­tions depends on operator's weight, rid­ing speed and field condition.

Cam

1

2 3

4

5

position
Operator's

Light

...

Heavy

weight

-

Riding

Low

High

speed

-

Field

Flat

Bumpy

condition

A slight suspension bottoming occuring
in

the worst riding conditions indicates

to the operator a good choice

of

preload

adjustment (cam position).
Optional springs with different rates

are

available for your convenience. Ask

an

authorized dealer for information.

Limiter

Screw

The function of the suspension limiter
screw

is

to control the transfer

of

vehi-

cle weight

during

acceleration. The
closer the nut from the cotter pin, the
more the

weight

will

be

transferred to
the track to provide a better traction.
The farther the nut from the cotter pin,
the lesser the weight will

be

transferred

to the track, thus maintaining a more

positive direction. Limiter screw allows

to adjust

weight

transfer according to
driver's requirement, field and/or snow
conditions.

34--------------------------

screw

A015

005

039

As

a guideline here

are

the preferred po-

sitions:

Snow

Nut

position

condition

related

to

cotter

pin

Hill climbing

Close

Hard surface

Farther

Track

Condition

Lift the rear of the vehicle and support
it off the ground. With the engine

off

I

rotate the track by hand, and inspect
condition. If worn or cut, or if track fi­bers are exposed, or if missing or de­fective inserts or guides

are

noted; con-

tact

an

authorized dealer.

+

WARNING:

Do

not

operate a

snowmobile

with

a cut, torn or

damaged track.

Track

Tension and Alignment

Tension:

0

NOTE: Ride the vehicle

in

snow

about fifteen (15) - twenty (20)

minutes prior to adjusting track tension.
Lift the rear

of

vehicle and support with
a mechanical stand. Allow the suspen­sion to extend normally and check gap

half-way

of

slider shoe. The gap should

be

30

mm

(1

3116

in) between the sli­der shoe and the bottom inside of the
track when applying a downward pull of

7.3

kg

(16 I b).

If the track tension

is

too
loose, the track will have a tendency to
thump.

30

mm

(1

3/16 in)

with 7.3

kg

{16

lbl

A014

004

021

,.,

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 screws

and

the ad-

juster bolt lock nuts, then loosen or tight-

en

the adjuster screws located

on

the
inner side of the rear idler wheels. If cor­rect tension

is

unattainable, contact

an

authorized dealer.

0

NOTE: Torque retaining screw to

48

N•m

(35

lbf•ft)

after adjust-

ment.

0

NOTE:

Track

tension and alignment

are

inter-related.

Do

not adjust one

without

the other.

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.

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

(TYPICAL)

Equal

distance

Guides

A014

005

022

A001

055

011

.A.

WARNING: Before checking track

T alignment, ensure

that

the track

is free

of

particles

which

could be

thrown

out

while

it

is rotating. Keep

hands, tools,

feet

and clothing clear

of

track. Ensure no-one is standing in

close

proximity

to

the

vehicle.

To

correct,

stop

the

engine, loosen the

rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lock nuts and tighten the ad­juster screw

on

side where the slider

shoe

is

the farthest to the track insert

guides.

Guide

A001

005

011

Slider

shoes

Guide

Tighten on this side

Tighten lock nuts and the idler wheel

retaining screws.

36----------------------------

0

NOTE:

Torque retaining screw to

48

N•m

(35

lbf•ft}

after adjust-

ment.

(TYPICAL)

Torque

to

48

N•m

(35

blf•ftl

Restart engine, rotate track

slowly

and

recheck alignment.

Drive Pulley

These vehicles are equipped with the
TRA drive pulley {Total Range Adjust­able). This pulley includes three

{3)

cal-

ibration screws that provide the oppor­tunity to perform minor adjustments to
the clutch

in

order to keep the engine

at it's

peak

power R.P.M., thereby main-

taining optimal vehicle performance.
The clutch

is

factory adjusted at posi-

tion three

(3)

to provide the best per­formance under most riding conditions
at

sea

level. However certain conditions,

such

as

deep snow, high altitude, pull-

ing a load, etc. may allow the engine

to run below it's peak power R.P.M. at

wide open throttle thus decreasing the

vehicle performance. Should such con-

ditions

be

encountered the calibration

screws can then

be

resets to allow the

engine to operate at

it's

peak power

R.P.M. (given

in

technical data

as

max.

HP

R.P.M.).

The adjustment may

be

set at any one

of six (6) positions, numbered from one

(

1)

to six (6). Note that for casting pur-

poses numeral one (

1)

appears

as

a

dot.

Each

of these positions provides

an

increase or a decrease,

in

numerical

order, of the engine speed by approxi-

mately

200

R.P.M.

Example:
(Vehicle at

sea

level

during full acceler-

ation

in

normal conditions).

Adjustment

screw Engine speed

Position no 2

7800

R.P.M.

Position no 3

8000

R.PM.

{standard position)

Position no 4

8200

R.PM.

Positions

two

(2) and four (4) allow the
engine to run below or above it's pow­er

peak reducing vehicle performance.

0

NOTE:

One

must

bear

in

mind that

the purpose of these calibration

screws

is

to maintain the engine

R.P.M.
at it's peak power, a lower or upper
speed will actually result

in

less

vehicle

performance.

The point

of

maximum power,

in

the

1988 Formula

PLUS,

occurs at

8000

R.P.M.

while the maximum permissible

engine speed (red line)

is

9000

R.P.M.
Adjustment

Procedure

To change the calibration screw posi­tion, back off its locking nut

and

change

the position

of

the calibration screw

head. The notch

on

the screw head

must

be

aligned with the desired nu-

meral position.

See

illustration.

,.,

CAUTION: Back

off

the

calibra-

T

tion

screw

locking

nut

only

far

enough

to

allow a change

of

position

of

the

screw

head.

Never

attempt

to

remove

the

locking

nut

or

the

calibra-

tion

screw. Make sure

the

adjustment

is set at

the

same

position for all three

(3) screws.

+

WARNING: Always retorque lock­ing

nut

to

10

N•m

(89

lbf•in).

0

+

WARNING: The drive pulley

must

be inspected and cleaned by

an

authorized dealer

at

least annually.

Drive

Chain

Tensioner

Run

vehicle forward

so

that true free-

play can

be

taken. To adjust, remove
the hair pin from adjusting screw. Fully
tighten adjusting screw

by

hand then

back off only far enough for hair pin to

engage

in

locking hole.

-------------------------37

This initial adjustment should provide
3-5

mm

( 1/8

13/64

in) free-ploy

when

measured at the outer circumference

of

the

brake disk.

,...

CAUTION: Free-play

must

not

ex-

T ceed 5

mm

(13/64

in), readjust

if

necessary.

+

WARNING:

If

the

specified free-

play is

not

reached

with

the

ten-

sioner screw

fully

tightened,

consult

an

authorized dealer.

Steering

and

Front

Suspension

Mechanism

Inspect steering and

front

suspension

mechanism tightness

of

components

(steering arms control arms and links,
tie rods, ball joints, ski coupler bolts
etc.). If necessary replace or retighten.

Check the condition

of

the skis and the

ski runners. Replace if

worn.

+

WARNING: Excessively worn skis

and/or ski runners

will

hinder

proper vehicle control.

Steering

and

Ski

Legs

Camber

Adjustment

There are accurate adjustments

to

per-

form on this vehicle and they should

be

done only by

an

authorized dealer.

Muffler

Attachment

The engine/exhaust system parts are
vital

toward

efficient

muffler

function.

Check all attachments and

muffler

ball

joint. the springs

and/or

tight-

en if necessary.

,...

CAUTION: Do

not

operate vehi-

T cle

with

muffler

disconnected

otherwise

serious engine damage

will

occur.

38

________________________

_

Engine

Head

Nuts

With the ENGINE COLD, check

that

the

engine head nuts are

tight

and equalfy

torqued to

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ft).

Respect

tightening sequence

as

follows:

467

Engine

Type

537

Engine

Type

Front

IMPORTANT: The engine head

nut

tor­que should be checked after the first
five

(5)

hotJrs

of

operation.

Engine

Mount

Screws

Check the engine

mount

screws

for

tightness. Retighten if necessary to 25

N•m

(18

lbf•ft).

Air

Filter

Leaving the vehicle uncovered during a
snowfall or riding

in

deep powder snow

may block the air filter.
Lift hood and remove air filter from air

intake silencer.

A016

oo2

012

Air intake silencer

Clean

the filter

by

shaking the snow out

of

it, dry it out.

Check that the air box

is

clean

and

dry

and reinstall the filter.

,.,.

CAUTION: These vehicles have

T been calibrated

with

the

filter in-

stall~d.

Operating

the

vehicle

without

it

will

cause damage

to

the engine.

Reinstall properly.

Carburetor

Adjustment

,.,.

CAUTION: Never operate your

T snowmobile

with

the

air intake
silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage

will

occur

if

this

notice is dis-

regarded.

,.,.

CAUTION: Make sure both car-

T buretors

start

to

operate simul-

taneously.

A

A002

002

009

A)

Air

Screw

Adjustment

Completely close the air screw (until a

slight seating resistance

is

felt) then

back off screw:

467

engine type: 1

112

turn

537 engine type: 1 turn

B)

Idle Speed

Adjustment

Turn 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 engine and allow it to warm
then adjust idle speed to

1800-2000

R.P.M. by turning the idle speed screw

clockwise or counterclockwise.
,.,.

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 con­tact

your authorized dealer.

----------------------------39

High

Altitude

Kit

Snowmobiles used

in

high altitude areas

( 1200 m

(4000

ft)

and up) are subjec-

ted to lose power, about

3o/o

per

300

m (

1000

ft)

of elevation increase. The

carburetor and power train have to

be

re­calibrated to meet those particular requi­rements. Ask your authorized dealer
for more information on high altitude kit
availability.

Oil Injection System

Injection

Oil Filter

Condition

Inspect oil filter at least once a month.
Insure that filter

is

not obstructed

by

for-

eign particles; if so,

see

an

authorized

dealer.

,.,

CAUTION: An obstructed injec-

T tion

oil

filter

will

cause

oil

starva-

tion resulting

in

serious engine dam-

age.

0

NOTE: After a storage period, it

is

important that your dealer replace

the injection oil filter and that he veri­fies the oil flow of the injection pump.

40--------------------------

Injection

Pump

Adjustment

Proper oil injection pump adjustment

is

very important. Any delay

in

the open-

ing of the pump can result

in

serious

engine damage.

,.,

CAUTION: The carburetor must

T

be

adjusted before adjusting the

oil

injection pump. Make sure idle

speed

is

1800-2000

R.P.M.

To

check adjustment eliminate the throt-

tle cable free-play

by

pressing the throt-

tle lever until a slight resistance

is

felt

then hold

in

place. The aligning marks
on the pump casting and lever must
align perfectly. If not/ contact

an

autho-

rized dealer.

0

NOTE: Injection- pump should

be

adjusted

by

your authorized deal-

er.

(TYPICAL)

A015

002

017

Cooling System

Aligning

marks

Check condition of hoses and clamps
tightness. Using a hydrometer check
that the antifreeze solution

is

strong
enough for the temperature in which
the vehicle

is

operated.

0

NOTE: Should the coolant

tem-

perature raise above recommend-

ed range

50

100°C

(120 212°F) hose

off

grime from the heat exchanger (un-

derneath the frame above the track).

Headlamp

Beam

Aiming

The angle

of

the headlamp beam has

been pre-adjusted prior

to

delivery.
Should you wish readjustment, place the
vehicle on a flat surface 381 em ( 12

ft

6 in) 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 in) below horizontal line

of

head-

lamp height.

Headlamp center line

c:e.r

+

]f

!0

l1

~

381 em

(12ft

6 in)

~~~~!l

A002

004

010

25 mm

(1

in)

below headlamp center

light

beam (high beam

Headlamp horizontal projected on the wall)

center line

Light beam center

A002

004 007

To

adjust, remove the four (4) caps, turn

upper

or

lower adjusting screws to ob-

tain desired beam position.

Aoo7

oo4 oo2

screw

Bulb

Replacement

If the headlamp bulb

is

burnt,

tilt

hood,
unplug the connector from the head­lamp. Remove the rubber boot and un-

fasten bulb retainer clips. Detach the
bulb and replace.

,.,.

CAUTION: Never touch glass

por-

T tion of an halogen bulb with bare

fingers, it shortens it's operating life.
If by mistake glass

is

touched clean it

with a glass cleaner that will not leave

a film

on

the bulb.

----------------------------41

A002

004

009

Retainer clips

If taillight bulb

is

burnt, expose the bulb

by

removing the

red

plastic lens.

To

re-

move, unfasten the

two

(2) screws .

• WARNING: Always check light

"1111111111111

operation after

bulb

replacement.

General

Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and

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

ski

runners for

wear.

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, to
prevent gum and varnish formation with­in

the carburetor; and

in

general, pre-

paring the vehicle

so

that when the time

comes to use the snowmobile again it

will

be

in

top condition.

• WARNING: Only perform such

"1111111111111

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 other-

wise specified, engine should

be

turn­ed

OFF.

For

all

lubrication and main-

tenance procedures.

Track

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

42---------------------------

• WARNING: Do not operate a

"1111111111111

snowmobile

with

a cut, torn

or

damaged track.

Lift the rear

of

vehicle until track

is

clear

of

the

ground then support

with

a
brace or trestle. The snowmobile should
be

stored

in

such a way

that

the track

does

not

stay

in

contact

with the ce-

ment floor or bare ground.

0

NOTE: The track should be rotat-

ed

periodically, (every forty (40)

days). Do

not

release track tension.

...,.

CAUTION:

To

prevent track dam-

T age, temperature

in

the storage

area must not exceed

38°C

(100°F).

Suspension

Remove any dirt or rust. Grease

at

all

grease fittings. Wipe

off

surplus.

Re-

place worn slider shoes.

Skis

Wash or brush

all

dirt or rust

accumu­lation from the skis and springs. Grease
at all grease fittings.

+

WARNING: Check the condition
of

the skis and ski runners. Re-

place if worn more than half.

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect all components for tightness,

(spring coupler bolts, steering arm lock-

ing bolts, tie rods, ball joints, etc.}.
Tighten

if necessary.

Oil

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 pro­tector. If unavailable, use petroleum jel­ly.

Chaincase

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper
level, using fresh chaincase oil. (P/N
413

8019

00-

250

ml). To drain, re-

move the chaincase cover.

0

NOTE: Chaincase oil capacity

is

about

256

ml (9 fl. oz).

Drive

Pulley

Inspection and cleaning must

be

per-

formed by

an

authorized dealer at the

end

of

each season.

Countershaft
(Disk

Brake & Driven

Pulley)

For proper operation, disk and driven
pulley must slide freely on countershaft.
So lubricate slightly and evenly.

,.,

CAUTION: Do not lubricate ex-

T cessively

as

the lubricant could

contact and soil brake pads and/or

drive belt.

Cooling

System

The engine cooling system should

be
drained and refilled with a new coolant
mixture before each storage period.

+

WARNING: Never drain

or

refill

the cooling system when engine

is

hot.

To

drain the cooling system, siphon the
coolant mixture from the coolant tank,
using a primer pump and a length

of

plastic hose and steel tubing inserted

as

as

possible into the lower hose

of

the tank.

+

WARNING: Use PRIMER PUMP

to

siphon the coolant mixture.
Do not siphon with your mouth. The
coolant mixture

is

poison and can

be

fatal

is

swallowed.

----------------------------43

5 L

(1

gaU-el

"'~\

11,

A015

002

010

Coolant

tank

Primer

pump

When the coolant

level

is

low enough,
remove the engine bleed screw and lift
the rear of vehicle to drain the heat

ex-

changers.

-..r CAUTION:

To

prevent rust for-

T mation

in

the cooling system, al­ways replenish the system with the
recommended solution

(60%

anti-

freeze

40%

water). Pure antifreeze
without water produces premature
freezing. Always use ethylene-glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion inhibi-

tors specifically recommended for alu-

minum engines.

To

refill the cooling system:

Put back the rear of vehicle

on

the

ground.

467

Engine Type

44--------------------------

Refill tank slowly until coolant over­fills at bleed hole.

- Reinstall bleed screw.

537

Engine Type

Continue to pour the coolant

in

the tank

until

level

reaches 60 mm

(2

318

in) be-

low top of radiator (engine cold).

With the coolant tank cap still remov­ed

start the engine and let it warm up
to reach its operating temperature and
thermostat open. Allow it running a few
minutes more.

Stop engine and check coolant freez­ing point with a suitable tester. Coolant
must

be

strong enough for the temper-

ature

in

which the vehicle

is

operated.

Check coolant level and add liquid if re­quired. Put back the tank cap .

• WARNING: Before removing the

T cap place a cloth over the cool-

ant tank and release the cap

to

the

first step to release the pressure.

Loss
of fluid and possibility of severe burns
could occur, if this notice

is

disregard-

ed.

Engine

and

Primer

Lubrication

Engine internal parts must

be

lubricat-

ed

to protect them from possible rust

formation during the storage
To perform the storage procedures (en-

gine and primer valve) proceed

as

fol-

lows:

1.

Lift the rear

of

the vehicle and sup-

port it

off

the ground.

• WARNING: Ensure the track

is

T free of ails particles which could

be

thrown out while it

is

rotating. Keep

hands, tools,

feet

and clothing clear

of

track. Ensure no one

is

standing

in

close proximity

to

the vehicle.

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.

{Oblique

Inlet

coupling)

~hoy

~~

t

Outlet

hose (Straight

Aooz

oo2

oos

coupling)

5.

Plug inlet primer hose to prevent
gasoline 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 BOMBARDIER

Snowmobile

Injection

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 twenty-five

(25) complete strokes

of

the prim-

er).

Do

not run engine during stor-

age period.

10. The engine stopped, remove the
sparks plugs and pour approxima­tely 85 ml (3 fl. oz imp.) of oil into
the cylinders.

11.

Crank the engine to allow the crank­shaft to turn

two

{2) or three (3)

revolutions.

12. Reinstall the spark plugs and the
inlet primer hose.

Do not

run

engine during storage pe-

riod.

--------------------------45

Fuel

Tank

and

Carburetors

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

+

WARNING: Gasoline

is

flamma-

ble and explosive under certain

conditions. Always manipulate

in

a

well ventilated area. Do not smoke

or

allow open flames

or

sparks

in

the vi-

cinity.

Carburetors must

be

dried

out

comple­tely to prevent gum formation during
the storage period.

Once the fuel tank

is

emptied, remove
the float chamber drain plug on each
carburetor. Drain carburetor.

+

Aoo2

oo2

o1

o

PI

ug

Reinstall plug.

Check all fuel lines, replace if neces-

sary.

Chassis

Clean the vehicle thoroughly/ removing

all dirt and grease accumulation.

46--------------------------

~CAUTION:

Plastic alloy com po-

T nents such

as

fuel tank, wind-

shield, controls, etc., can

be

cleaned

using mild detergents

or

isopropyl al­cohol and a soft clean cloth. Never
clean plastic parts with strong deter­gent, degreasing agent, paint thinner,
acetone, etc. Never clean RIM Metton
hood with cleaners

or

products con­taining chlorine. Do not apply isopro­pyl alcohol directly

on

decals.

Inspect the hood and repair any dam-

age.

Clean the frame.

For

the unpaint-

ed

aluminum portion use only ''Alumi-

num cleaner'' and follow instructions

on the container.
Touch up all metal spots where paint

has been scratched off. Spray all bare
metal parts with metal protector. Wax
the hood and the painted portion

of

the

frame for better protection.

0

NOTE: Apply wax on glossy fin-

ish

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

~

CAUTION: If for some reason the

T snowmobile

has

to

be

stored out-

side it

is

necessary

to

cover it with

an

opaque tarpaulin. This caution will

prevent the sun

rays

and the grime

from affecting the plastic components

and the vehicle finish.

General

Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and com­ponents, retighten loose connections.

Check for stripped wires or damaged

insulation.
Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and tight-

en

loose bolts, nuts and linkage.

0

NOTE:

Leave

the drive belt

off

the

pulleys for the entire storage pe-

riod.

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.

PRE-SEASON
PREPARATION CHART

Change spark

plugs*
Check chaincase oil level
Check drive chain tension
Check rotary valve oil level

IMPORTANT: Observe all warnings and

cautions

mentioned

throughout

this

manual

which

are pertinent to the item

being checked.

When

component

con-

ditions seem less than satisfactory, re-

place

with

genuine BOMBARDIER parts

or suitable equivalents.

TO

BE

PERFORMED

BY

DEALER

•

TO

BE

PERFORMED

BY

OWNER

0
0

0
0
0

Replace fuel

filter

(filter is located inside fuel tank)

0

Clean air

filter

0

Refill gas

tank

0

Check

track

condition, tension and alignment

0

Check and lubricate suspension

0

Inspect drive belt and install

0

Check

throttle

cable

for

free operation

0

Check steering, ski legs camber adjustments and ski runners

condition

•

Check electrical

wiring

0

Inspect

condition

of

starting rope

0

Check

tightness

of

all bolts,

nuts

and links

0

Check

coolant

condition

and level

•

Inspect seals

for

possible

cuts

or

leaks

0

Inspect brake

condition

and operation

0

Replace injection oil

filter

•

Refill injection oil

tank

•

Adjust

oil injection

pump

•

Set

engine

timing

•

Check pulleys,

verify

components

and clean

•

Adjust

carburetors

•

0

*NOTE: Before installing

new

spark plugs, it

is

suggested to burn excess

storage oil

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

this operation

in

a well ventilated area.

---------------------------47

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.

Check for pas-

fails

to

start

or

starts

sible clogging of fuel line, item 4.

with

difficulty.

2.

Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark plug, turn igni-

tion to

OFF

and crank engine sever-

al

times. Install clean dry spark plug.

Start engine following usual starting

procedure.

If engine continues to

flood,

see

your authorized dealer.

3. Spark plug/ignition

Check

that

emergency

cut-out

switch

is

at the upper position

(ON)

and

the tether cut-out switch cap

is

snapped over the receptacle.
Check for fouled

or

defective spark
plug. Disconnect spark plug wire,
unscrew plug and remove from

cyl-

inder head. Reconnect wire and
ground exposed plug on engine
cowl,

being careful to hold away

from spark plug hole.

Follow en­gine starting procedure and check
for spark.

If no sparks appear, re-

place spark plug.

If trouble persists,

contact your authorized dealer.

4.

Clogged fuel line

Change

fuel

filter

if

necessary.

Check

(water or dirt)

condition and connections

of

fuel

lines.

Check the cleanliness of fuel

tank.

5.

Carburetor

Contact your authorized dealer for
repair.

6. Too

much

oil in fuel

Oil Injection Pump system:

See

an

authorized dealer for pump

adjustment

Gas and

Oil

mixed

in

tank:

Drain the fuel tank

and

refiff with the

correct

gas/oil mixture.

7. Engine

timing

Engine timing may

be

incorrect or

out of adjustment

Contact your au-

thorized dealer.

48----------------------------

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHAT

TO

DO

8. Engine compression

Running with a lean fuel mixture

may

produce excessive engine wear

resulting

in

poor engine compres-

sian. lf this occurs, contact your

au-

thorized dealer at once.

Engine does

not

turn

1.

Seized engine

In

the case

of

a seized

con-

manually. tact your authorized

Engine

lacks

1.

Fouled or

defective

spark

Check item 3 of "Engine turns over

acceleration or power. plug

but fails to start or starts with dif-

ficulty".

2. Clogged fuel line

Check fuel line condition.

(See

item

(water

or dirt) 4

of

"Engine

turns over but fails to

start or starts with

difficulty").

3.

Carburetor Contact your authorized 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

au-

thorized dealer.

5.

Engine

If unable to locate specific sym-

ptoms,

contact your authorized

dealer.

Engine

continually

1.

Faulty spark plug

Check item 3 of "Engine turns over

backfires.

but fails to start or starts with

dif-

ficulty".

2. Overheated

Carburetor set too lean,

contact

your authorized dealer.

3.

Engine

timing

incorrectly

set

Contact your authorized dealer.

Snowmobile

cannot

1.

Drive Belt

Check

for damaged or worn drive

reach full speed.

belt. Replace if necessary.

2.

Incorrect

track

adjustment

Check track tension and alignment.
Readjust to

:::.1-'t:!Lificatiu'lS

(See

Maintenance

3. Engine

Check item 1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

acceleration or

power".

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact your authorized dealer.

---------------------------49

TOOLS

____________________

__

As standard equipment each new snowmobile

is

supplied

with

basic tools such

as

screwdriver, emergency starter rope, etc.

Standard

Tools

E

F

A015

001

002

A.

Screwdriver

B.

Socket

10/13

mm

c.

Open End Wrench

10/13

mm

D.

Socket

Wrench Handle

E.

Starter

Rope

50----------------------------

B

c

H

F.

Socket

21/26

mm

G.

Spring Collar

Adjustment

Key

D

H.

Emergency

Starter

Clip

SPECIFICATIONS

_______

_

ENGINE

Type

No

of

cylinders

Bore

Stroke

Displacement

Compression ratio {corrected)

Maximum

horsepower R.P.M.*

Carburetor

type

Carburetor

adjustment:

air

screw

idle speed

Rotary valve oil reservoir:

- Sl
Imp.

Cooling system

capacity:

Sl

Imp.

-u.s.

Antifreeze/water

mixture

(%

by volume)
Thermostat
Radiator pressure cap
Torque:

engine head

nuts

- crankcase

nuts

magneto

ring

nut

- crankcase/engine

support

screws

exhaust

manifold

bolts

CHASSIS

Overall

length

Overall

width

Overall

height

Ski stance (center

to

center}

Torque:

steering arm/ski leg

bolt

steering

column/handlebar

Weight

Bearing area

Ground pressure

BRAKE

Type

Lining

minimum

thickness

Control

lever

adjustment

N.A.:

Not

applicable

FORMULA

MX

467
2

69.5

mm

(2.736

in)

61.0

mm

{2.402

in)

462.8

cm3

(28.24

in3)

7.5:1
7000

R.P.M.

PTO:

Mikuni

VM

34-352

MAG:

Mikuni

VM

34·353

1 1/2

turn

1800-2000

R.P.M.

455

ml

16 oz

4.2

L

148

oz

142

oz

60/40

43°C

90

kPa

(110°F)
(13 lb/in

2

)

M8:

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ftl

M6:

9

N•m

(80

lbf•in)

M8:

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ftl

M22:

100

N•m

(74

lbf•ft)

M8:

25

N•m

(18

lbf•ft)

M8:

21

N•m

(15

lbf•ft)

271.8 em

(107 in)

104.1 em

(41

in)

99

em

(39

in)

92.1

em

(36.25

in)

25

N•m

(18

lbf•ft)

26

N•m

(19

lbf•ft)

222.3

kg

(490

lb)

5968

cm

2

(925

in2l

3.72

kPa

(.530

lb/in

2

)

FORMULA MX

LT

467
2

69.5

mm

(2.

736

in)

61.0

mm

(2.402

in)

462.8

em3

(28.24

in3)

7.5:1
7000

R.P.M.

Mikuni

VM

34-352

Mikuni

VM

34-353

1 1/2

turn

1800-2000

R.P.M.

455

ml

16 oz

4.2

L

148 oz
142 oz
60/40
43°C
90

kPa

(110°F)

(13

lb/in

2

)

M8:

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ftl

M6:

9

N•m

(80

lbf•in)

M8:

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ft)

M22:

100

N•m

(74

lbf•ft)

M8:

25

N•m

(18

lbf•ft)

M8:

21

N•m

(15

lbf•ft)

271.8 em

(107 in)

104.1 em

(41

in)

99

em

(39

in)

92.1 em

(36.25

in)

25

N•m

118

lbf•ft)

26

N•m

(19

lbf•ft)

240

kg

(529

lb)

7626

em

2

(1182 in

2

)

3.15

kPa

(.448

lb/in

2

)

Disc, self-adjusting

Fixed pad

must

projects 1 mm

(1/32

in)

minimum

from

caliber.

13

mm

{1/2 in)

minimum

distance

from

handlebar

grip

when

fully

applied.

*The

maximum

horse R.P.M. is

applicable

with

engine

on

the

vehicle.

It

may

be

different

under

certain

circum-

stances

and

Bombardier

Inc. reserves

the

right

to

modify

it

without

any

obligation.

51

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

width

- length

- tension

- alignment

Standard gear ratio
Drive belt:

number
maximum

width

minimum

width

Chaincase oil

ELECTRICAL

Lighting

system

(output}

Bulb:

- headlamp

-

tail/stop
speedometer
tachometer
electric

fuel level gauge

-

temperature

gauge

Fuse:

-

tachometer

Spark plug:

-type
gap

Ignition

timing:

timing

mark

(8.T.O.C.)

stroboscopic

timing

FUEL

Gas

type

Fuel

tank

capacity:
Sl
Imp.

u.s.

Injection Oil

Tank

capacity:
Sl
Imp.

-u.s.

Hal.: Halogen
N.A.:

Not

applicable

FORMULA

MX

38.1 em (15 in)
290

em

(114

in)

FORMULA

MX

LT

41.9 em (16.5 in)
315

em (124 in)

30

mm

(1

3/16 in) gap

between

slider shoe and

bottom

inside

of

track

when

exerting a

downward

pull

of

7.3

kg (16 lb)

to

the

track.

Equal

distance

between

edges

of

track

guides

and slider shoes.

22/44

414

5823

00

35

mm

32

mm

256

ml

(1

3/8

in)

(1

1/4 in)

{9

oz}

12 v

160

w

60/60

w

5/21 w

5W
5W
2W
2W

0.1

A

NGK BR9ES

0.4

mm

(.016 in)

2.51

mm

(.099

in)

6000

R.P.M.

Regular

40.9l

9 gal.

10.8 gal.

22/44
414

5823

00

35

mm

32

mm

256

ml

(1

3/8

in}

(1

1/4

in)

{9

oz)

12 v

160

w

60/60

w

5/21 w

5W
5W
2W
2W

0.1

A

NGK BR9ES

0.4

mm

(.016 in)

2.51

mm

(.099 in)

6000

R.P.M.

Regular

40.9

L

9 gal.

10.8 gal.

BOMBARDIER

Snowmobile

Injection Oil

2.9

L

102

oz

98

oz

2.9

l

102

oz

98

oz

Bombardier Inc. reserves

the

right

to

make changes in design

and

specifications

and/or

to

make

additions

to,

or

improvements

in

its

product

without

imposing any

obligation

upon

itself

to

install

them

on

its

products

previously

manufactured.

62--------------------------

ENGINE

Type
No

of

cylinders

Bore

Stroke

Displacement

Compression ratio (corrected)
Maximum

horsepower R.P.M.*

Carburetor

type

Carburetor

adjustment:

- air

screw

idle speed

Rotary

valve oil reservoir:
Sl
Imp.

Cooling

system

capacity:

- Sl
Imp.

-u.s.

Antifreeze/water

mixture

1%

by volume)
Thermostat
Radiator pressure cap
Torque:

engine head

nuts

crankcase

nuts

-

magneto

ring

nut

- crankcase/engine

support

screws

-

exhaust

manifold

bolts

CHASSIS

Overall

length

Overall

width

Overall

height

Ski stance (center

to

center)

Torque:

- Steering arm/ski leg

bolt

- steering

column/handlebar
Weight
Bearing area
Ground pressure

BRAKE

Type
Lining

minimum

thickness

Control

lever

adjustment

N.A.:

Not

applicable

FORMULA

PLUS

537

2

72.0

mm

(2.835

in)

64.0

mm

(2.520

in)

521.2

cm

3

(31.81 in3)

6.5:1
8000

R.P.M.

PTO:

Mikuni

VM

40-29

MAG:

Mikuni

VM

40-30

1

turn

1800-2000

R.P.M.

455

ml

16 oz

4.2

L

148

oz
142 oz
60/40
42°C
90

kPa

{107°F)
(13 lb/in

2

)

M8:

20

N•m

115

lbf•ft)

M6:

9

N•m

(80

lbf•in)

M8:

20

N•m

(15

lbf•ft)

M22:

100

N•m

(74

lbf•ft)

M8:

25

N•m

(18

lbf•ft)

M8:

21

N•m

(15

lbf•ft}

271.8 em (107 in)

104.1 em

(41

in)

99

em

(39

in)

92.1 em

(36.25

in)

25

N•m

(18

lbf•ft)

26

N•m

(19

lbf•ft)

226.8

kg

(500

lb)

6348

cm2 (984

in2)

3.57

kPa

(.508

lb/in2)

Disc, self-adjusting
Fixed pad

must

projects 1 mm

(1/32

in)

from

caliper.

13

mm

( 1/2 in)

minimum

distance

from

handlebar grip

when

fully

applied.

*The

maximum

horse A .P.M.

is

applicable

with

engine

on

the

vehicle.

It

may

be

different

under

certain

circum-

stances

and

Bombardier Inc. reserves

the

right

to

modify

it

without

any

obligation.

----------~----------------63

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

-width
length

-tension

-alignment

Standard gear ratio
Drive belt:

number
maximum

width

-

minimum

width

Chaincase oil

ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)
Bulb:

- headlamp

-

tail/stop

speedometer

-

tachometer

el.ectric

fuel

level gauge

temperature gauge

Fuse:

tachometer

Spark plug:

type

gap

Ignition timing:

timing

mark

(B.T.O.C.l

stroboscopic

timing

FUEL

Gas

type

Fuel

tank

capacity:

- Sl
Imp.

-u.s.

Injection Oil
Tank

capacity:

Sl

-Imp.

-u.s.

Hal.: Halogen
N.A.:

Not

applicable

FORMULA

PLUS

41.9 em (16.5 in)
290

em (114 in)

30

mm

(1

3/16 in) gap

between

slider shoe and

bottom

inside

of

track

when

exerting a

downward

pull

of

7.3

kg

Obi

to

the

track.

Equal distance

between

edges

of

track

guides

and slider shoes.
20/38

414

5823

00

35

mm

32

mm

256

ml

(1

3/8

inl

(1

1/4 in)

(9

oz)

12

v 160 w

60/55

W

HAL

5/21 w
5W
5W

2W
2W

0.1

A

NGK BR9ES

0.4

mm

(.016 in)

1.

75

mm

(.69 in)

6000

R.P.M.

Premium

(90

octane)

40.9

L

9 gal.

10.8

gal.

BOMBARDIER

Snowmobile

Injection Oil

2.9

L

102 oz
98

oz

Bombardier Inc. reserves the

right

to

make

changes

in

design and

specifications

and/or

to

make additions to,

or

improvements in its

product

without

imposing any obligation upon itself

to

install them on

its

products

previously manufactured.

54----------------------------

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

milli

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

in2

cm

2

6.45

in3

cm

3

16.39

imp.

oz

ml

28.41

U.S.

oz

ml

29.57

imp. gal.

I

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

(a

F

32) + 1.8

Celsius

Fahrenheit

(°C

X 1.8) +

32

"The

international system

of

units abbreviates

"SI"

in all languages.

tTo

obtain the inverse sequence, divide by the given factor. To convert

"mm"

to

"in",

divide by

25.4.

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WIRING

DIAGRAM

______

_

COLOUR CODE

BK

BLACK

GN

GREEN

WH

-

WHITE

GY

-

GREY

RD

RED

VI

VIOLET

BL

-

BLUE

OR

-

ORANGE

YL

YELLOW

BR

BROWN

..A..

WARNING:

Ensure

all

terminals

T are properly crimped

on

the wires

and

all

connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

LOCATION OF CONNECTOR

HOUSINGS

(REFER TO

DIAGRAM)

C-1 . At

engine, right side

C-2:

At

engine, right side
C-3: At engine, right side
C-4: Between seat and

fuel tank

C-5:

On

ignition switch

C-6:

On

console, left side
C-7: Near steering column
C-8: Near column
C-9:

In

cab, near

C-1

0:

In

cab, near instruments

C-11 · In

cab, near instruments

C-12:

In

cab, near instruments

C-13:

In

cab, near instruments

C-14:

In

cab,

near instruments

C-15:

In

cab, near instruments

C-16: Near oil reservoirs

C-17: Between seat and fuel tank

C-18:

On

taillight

C-19: Near voltage regulator

56-------------------------

WIRING

DIAGRAM

___________________________

_

GENERATING COIL

IGNITION SWITCH

0

w

(/)

tt

0

:::>

z z

0

:::>

r

ELIGHTING COIL

C-3 C-6

SPARK

PLUGS

BKIYL

7!---:'BK~/YL

----------.

r,

.

.,,./,l

BK/YL

liT'

'

~C

1

•

L

rBBKrr:;~ti!'-;

t

~

w9~~1.5--2-C-·5------1-~BK:._,

~

I

BK

- Yl/BK

~

YL!BK

~

........

~

VI 3 VI

BK/Yl

~L-t--------...!B~K!;!.IY.!:_L-,,;::"'::,.,

C-7

~-L-L-L~

~

~W~H~,~~~·~·~~~~~~~~

.._

__

____,

~

VI

BK

IYL

~~

/1 L

/'

IGNITION

~

~

.A

MODULE TEMPERATURE

o/

SENSOR

IGNITION COIL

BK/YL

_Jr.i1

BK

-b!;!J1

BK!YL~

BK

~

WH

'="'

TETHER

CUT-OUT SWITCH

EMERGENCY

SWITCH

BRAKE LIGHT

SWITCH

~

C-8

~

r

-r--r-----t+--+---+----++--------___2.!:..._~lJ=

..±,

DIMMER

GY

GY

1'1-.!1.--l

SWITCH

r----t+--t---+----+-t----------__!!G~YN~I

_)

GYNI ~ (HIGH - LOW)

BL

C-4

Bl

L

..LA7A.

YL/BK

-

~./

'---'-/e-/_:;;'~-=::..._-1.....~.\-.l\(:"~

Y

YLIBK

FUEL

LEVEL

~

SENSOR

BK

BK

BULB

FORMULA

MX/MX

LT:

60/60

W

FORMULA

PLUS:

60/55

W HALOGEN

HEADLAMP

"

>

"'

'3

~.J.~{,

>

'"~

HIGH BEAM

" "

"'

"'

I -

~

;;

BULB

i~'"

(10WJ

OIL

LEVEL

INDICATING

LAMP

"'

~

"'

?::

"

"'l

if

'-

BULB

12WJ

TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

FUEL

LEVEL

GAUGE

57

I

I
I

CHANGE

OF

ADDRESS

OR

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

Any change

in

address or ownership should

be

brought to the attention

of

the

manufacturer

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 photocopy

of

this registration card when informing

of

a change of ownership.

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

CHANGE

OF

ADDRESS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER I I I I I I I I I I I

OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP/POSTAL

CODE

NEW ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP/POSTAL

CODE

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

CHANGE

OF

OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER I I I I I I I I I I I

, The ownership of this vehicle

is

transferred

FROM:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP/POSTAL

CODE

TO:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP/POSTAL

CODE

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT (QUEBEC)
CANADA

JOE

2LO

I
I
I

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BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT

VALCOURT (QUEBEC)
CANADA

JOE

2LO

EJI