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FOREWORD

__________

_

The operator manual and the Snow-
mobile Safety Handbook have

been

pre-

pared to acquaint the owner

I operator

of a

new

snowmobile with the various
vehicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instructions.

Each

is

indispen-
sable for the proper use of the product,
and should

be

kept

with

the vehicle at

all times.
Should you have any questions per-

taining to the warranty and its applica-
tion, please consult the

"Often

Asked

Question"

section of this manual, or

your authorized dealer.
This manual uses the following sym-

bols.

•

WARNING: Identifies

an

instruc-

tion which, if not followed, could

cause personal injury.

,.,.

CAUTION:

Denotes an instruc-

T tion which, if not followed, could

severely damage vehicle components.

0

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully com-

plete

an

instruction.

Although the mere reading

of

such in-

forma·tion does not eliminate the haz-
ard, your understanding of the informa-
tion 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.

The information, illustrations and com-
ponents/system descriptions contained
in

this manual are correct at time of pu-
blication. Bombardier Inc. however,
maintains a policy of continuous impro-
vement of its products

without

impos-
ing upon itself any obligation to install
them on products previously manufac-
tured.

Bombardier Inc. reserves the right at
any time to discontinue or change spe-
cifications, designs, features, models or
equipment without incurring obligation.

Most specifications are given

in

both
metric and customary units. Where pre-
cise accuracy

is

not required, some con-
versions are rounded to even numbers
for easier use.

A shop manual

can

be

obtained for com-
plete service, maintenance and repair
information.

•

WARNING:

This vehicle

is

built

with parts dimensioned

in

the me-
tric system. All fasteners are metric
and must not

be

replaced by custom-
ary fasteners. Mismatched or incor-
rect fasteners 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.

• The snowmobile engine 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 un-
der certain conditions. Always manipu-
late

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

deter-

ined and corrected

without

delay.

• Maintain your vehicle

in

top mechanical

condition at all times.

• Your snowmobile

is

not designed to

be
driven or operated on black top, bare
earth, or other abrasive surfaces.

On
such surfaces abnormal and excessive
wear

of

critical parts

is

inevitable.

• Your snowmobile

is

not designed to

be

operated

on

public streets, road or high-

ways.

In

most States and Provinces, it

is

considered

an

illegal operation.

• Installation of other than standard equip-
ment, 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 inclemen-
cy

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

lu-

brication 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 vehi-
cle 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 en-
gine

is

hot.

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

• The performance

of

the Formula MX,

Plus

may significantly exceed that of other
snowmobiles you have operated. There-
fore,

use

of this vehicle

by

novice or inex-

perienced operators

is

not recommended.

• Should removal

of

a nylon lock nut

be

re-
quired when undergoing repairs/disas-
sembly, always replace by

new

ones.

Tighten

as

specified

in

the applicable

Shop Manual.

PLEASE

READ

AND UNDERSTAND ALL

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

IN

THIS

MAN-

UAL AND

ON

THE

VEHICLE.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE

VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2

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INDEX

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__

THE

1986

"LIMITED

WARRANTY".

OFTEN

ASKED

QUESTIONS

.

LISTING

OF

AREA

DISTRIBUTORS.

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency cut-out switch, tether cut-out switch, rewind starter handle, prim-
er, adjustable steering handle, speedometer, tachometer, temperature gauge,
injection oil level pilot lamp, high beam pilot lamp, electric fuel level gauge,

4

6
8

9

tank cap, hood opening, tool box, tool bag, fuse holder, spare drive belt holder.

10

BREAK-IN

PERIOD

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

14

FUEL

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, oil injection system.

16

PRE-START

CHECK

Check points

.......

.

STARTING

PROCEDURE

Manual starting, before riding, emergency starting

LUBRICATION

Frequency, steering mechanism, steering and front suspension mechanism,
drive axle, countershaft (disk brake and driven pulley), slide suspension, chain-

17

17

case oil level, oil injection system, rotary valve system . . .

19

MAINTENANCE

Chart, belt guard removal, drive belt removal and installation, drive belt con-
dition,

new

drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, spark plugs, sus-

pension condition, stopper strap condition, suspension adjustment, track con-

dition, track tension and

alignment, drive pulley, drive chain tensionner, steer-
ing mechanism, steering and front suspension mechanism, steering adjust-
ment, steering and

ski

legs camber adjustment, muffler attachment, engine

head nuts, engine

mount

nuts, carburetors adjustment, oil injection system,

cooling system, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement, general inspection

26

STORAGE

Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, countershaft (disk

brake and driven pulley), cooling system, engine and primer lubrication, fuel

tank

& carburetors, chassis, general inspection, suspension stopper strap

39

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart.

44

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

45

TOOLS.....

47

SPECIFICATIONS.

48

WIRING

DIAGRAM

50

Sl

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

.

51

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THE

1986

SNOWMOBILE

LIMITED

WARRANTY----------

1

-PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC.

as

manufacturer, warrants FROM THE

DATE

OF

FIRST

CONSUMER SALES, every

1986

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 received by

the

customer

from

the selling dealer

at

time

of

purchase.

4 -

WARRANTY

TRANSFER

This

warranty

is transferable

to

subsequent owner(s)

for

remainder

of

warran-

ty

period

from

original date

of

sale.

5 -

EXCLUSIONS -ARE

NOT

WARRANTED

• Normal wear on all

items

such as,

but

not

limited to:

- drive belts

- slider shoes

- spark plugs

- bulbs

- runners on skis

• Replacement parts and/or accessories

which

are

not

genuine BOMBARDIER

parts and/or accessories.

• Damage resulting

from

installation

of

parts other than genuine BOMBAR-

DIER

parts.

• Damage caused by failure

to

provide proper maintenance

as

detailed in the

Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants

costs

of

all maintenance

services, including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged

to

the owner.

•

Wet

cells battery.

• Vehicles designed and/or used

for

racing purposes.

• All optional accessories installed on the vehicle.

(The normal

warranty

policy

for

parts and accessories,

if

any,

applies).

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

orne-

glect.

• Damage resulting from operation

of

the snowmobile on surfaces other than

snow.

4

___________

_

• Damage resulting from modification

to

the snowmobile

not

approved

in

writ-

ing by BOMBARDIER.

• Losses incurred by the snowmobile

owner

other than parts and labour, such

as,

but

not

limited to, transportation,

towing,

telephone calls, taxis,

or

any

other

incidental or consequential damages.

6 -

BATTERY

WARRANTY:

• 12 consecutive months. (Pro-rated.)

100%

warranty

coverage

will

start

on

the

date the

snowmobile

was

pur-

chased and run

to

the following April

30th.

The remainder

of

the 12

months

period

will

be pro-rated

as

follows:

-

50%

from

April

30th

to

December 1st.

-

40%

from

December 1st

to

December 31st.

-

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

le-

gal

rights

which

may

vary

from

state

to

state,

or

province

to

province.

Where

applicable

this

warranty

is

expressly

in

lieu

of

all

other

expressed

or

implied

warranties

of

BOMBARDIER,

its

distributors

and

the

selling

dealer,

including

any

warranty

of

merchantability

of

fitness

for

any

parti-

cular

purpose;

otherwise

the

implied

warranty

is

limited

to

the

duration

of

this

warranty.

However,

some

states

or

provinces

do

not

allow

limi-

tations

on

how

long

an

implied

warranty

lasts,

so

the

above

limitation

may

not

apply.

Neither

the

distributor,

the

selling

dealer,

nor

any

other

person

has

been

authorized

to

make

any

affirmation,

representation

or

warranty

other

than

those

contained

in

this

warranty,

and

if

made,

such

affirmation,

representation

or

warranty

shall

not

be

enforceable

against

BOMBAR-

DIER

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

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

resolve the problem

at

the

dealership

with

the Service Manager or

Owner.

2.

If

this

fails,

contact

your area

distributor

listed in the Operator Manual.

3. Then

if

your grievance still remains unsolved, you may

write

to

us:

Bombardier Inc.
Service

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

February

1985
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada,

JOE

2LO

®*Trademarks

of

Bombardier Inc.

------------------------5

OFTEN
ASKED

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

0:

Why

must my snowmobile

be

registered? After

alii

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 regis-
tration 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, the customer

must

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

County.

Can

the dealer

in

Washington County accept to perform warranty

work

on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any

authorized dealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,

providing the customer warranty registration

card

is presented.

0:

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

snowmobile?

A: In this Operator Manual

provided

with the vehicle

at

the time

of

first sale.

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

warranty. This includes service work

performed

by

the customer, especially

the critical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburation

and

otf 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

examples

may

include: running the machine

out

of

oil, chain fatfure caused

by

a lack

of

lubrication, operating the machine with a broken

or

damaged

part

which causes another

part

to

fat!,

and

so on.

If

you have

any

specific ques-

tions 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, 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 cov-

ered 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

goodwiJ/

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

wiJ/

be handled

by

your Dealers Sales

or

Service Departments.

It

is

reco-

gnized, however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concerned, misun-

derstandings will 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

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O.

Box

670

Shediac, New Brunswick,

EOA

3GO

(506)

386-6117

Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia,

New

Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

Quebec Branch
1350

Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1 A 1
(514) 655-6121

Province of Quebec

Ontario Branch
230

Bayview Drive

Barrie, Ontario,

L4N

4Y8

(705)

728-8600

Province of Ontario

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

Newfoundland, Labrador

Offices

- Riverside Drive

P.O.

Box

1050

Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H

6J3

(709)

634-3533

-

81

Kenmount

Road

P.O.

Box

8127

St-John's, Newfoundland, A 1 B

3N

1

(709)

722-6700

HUDSON'S

BAY

CO.

LTD.
165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec,

H9R 1 G2

(514)

697-8500

North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin

g

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AMERICAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

All States (excluding Alaska)

SERVICE

OFFICES

- East Main Street

Road

Malone, New York

12953

[phone]

-

4505

West Superior Street

P.O.

Box

6106

Duluth, Minnesota

55806

(218) 628-2881

-

P.O.

Box

1569
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401
(208)

529-9510

NATIONAL

SALES

OFFICE

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Lake

Plaza

2350

Devon Avenue
Suite 150
Des

Plaines, Illinois

60018

(312)

298-9540

MILLER

EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1

049

Whitney

Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907)

274-9513

Alaska

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE----------

The main components of your snowmo-
bile (engine, track and frame) are iden-
tified

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.

462

ENGINE TYPE

ENGINE

~-SERIAL

NUMBER

TRACK
SERIAL
NUMBER

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

A009005002

VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER

A015007001

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I

I I Vehicle no.

Model no.

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.

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9

CONTROLS/

INSTRUMENTS

______________________

__

Formula

SP

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L

N

D

B

F

0

Formula

MX,

Plus

M

H

G

Q

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A015007002

A)

Throttle lever

8)

Brake lever

F

Q

c

C)

Ignition/light switch

D) Head/amp

dimmer

switch

E)

Emergency cut-out switch

F)

Tether cut-due switch

G)

Rewind starter handle
H) Primer
/)

Adjustable steering handle

10

______________________

__

H

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0

J)

Speedometer

K)

Tachometer (optional on some models)

L)

Temperature gauge

M)

Injection

oil

level

pilot

lamp (red)

N)

High beam

pilot

lamp (blue)

0)

Tank cap (fuel gauge on some models)

P)

Electric fuel level gauge (optional on
some models)

Q

Hood

opening

A)

Throttle

Lever

Located on 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
its

snow

coverage.

C)

Ignition/Light

Switch

OFF

A002007002

~_.ON

~-LIGHT

Key

operated, 3

pos1t1on

switch. To
start engine, first turn key clockwise to
ON

position. To stop engine, turn key

counter-clockwise to

OFF

position.

To put lights on while engine

is

running,

turn key to LIGHT position.

...,-CAUTION:

Never start a vehicle

T equipped with halogen headlamp

with the key placed

on

the

"Light"

position.

Otherwise headlamp

bulb

may

burn

as

a voltage peak may

be

pro-

duced when the engine starts 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 the switch.

E)

Emergency Cut-Out

Switch

A push pull type switch located on the

right side of the handlebar. To stop the
engine

in

an

emergency, push the but-

ton to the lower

off

position and simul-

taneously apply the brakes. To start en-

gine, button must

be

at the upper on

position.

tON

+OFF

Upper position
Before starting

A017006004

Lower position

to stop engine

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 pre-
pared 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 re-
starting engine.

•

WARNING: For safety reasons,
the emergency cut-out switch

is
easily accessible; be careful not to
operate it inadvertently.

f)

Tether

Cut-Out

Switch

A pull switch located below the handle-

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

ing engine.

If emergency engine

"shut

off"

is

re-

quired 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.

11

•

WARNING: If the switch

is

used

in

an

emergency situation the

source of malfuntion should

be

deter-

mined and corrected before restarting

engine.

G)

Rewind

Starter

Handle

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

pull handle.

H)

Primer

A push-pull button located below han-
dlebar.

Pull

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

be

used for cold engine starts.

After engine

is

warm however, it

is

not

necessary to use primer when starting.

I)

Adjustable steering handle

-Remove

steering pad.

- Loosen the four

(4)

retaining screws.

- Adjust the handle to the desired po-
sition.

•

WARNING: Do not adjust too

high

as

the brake lever may con-

tact

the windshield when turning.

- Lock the steering handle

in

place by
tightening the four (4) retaining
screws to 26

N•m

(19 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 re-

cords the total distance travelled

in

kilo-

meters.

K)

Tachometer

(Optional

on

some

models)

The tachometer registers the impulses
of

magneto. Direct-reading dial indi-

cates the number of revolutions per

minute (RPM) of the engine.

12

____________________

__

-..r

CAUTION: The tachometer

is

T protected by a fuse, if tachome-

ter stops operating check fuse condi-
tion

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.

L)

Temperature

Gauge

The gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature. Normal operating tempera-
ture

is

50°C

(120°F) on the Formula

SP

and

60°C

(140°F)

on

the Formula MX,

Plus. However, coolant temperature
can vary depending on driving condi-
tion. If coolant temperature exceeds
95°C

(200°F)

on the Formula

SP

and

100°C

(212°F)

on

the Formula MX,

Plus,

reduce speed and run vehicle

in

loose snow or stop engine immediately .

•

WARNING: To remove coolant

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

is

disregarded

loss

of fluid and possible

severe burns could occur.

M)

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 will

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

(Fuel

gauge

on

some

models)

Unscrew fuel tank cap and

withdraw
dipstick to check fuel level on models
without

electric fuel gauge .

•

WARNING: Never

use a lite

match

or open flame to check fuel level.

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 unhook the

hood from its anchors.

0

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up
until stopped by restraining de-

vice .

•

WARNING: It

is

dangerous to

run

an

engine with the hood open un-

fastened or removed.

Tool

Box (Formula

SP

Only)

Located under the hood. To gain ac-
cess, tilt hood. Ideal location for spare
plugs, rope, first

aid

kit, flashlight, etc

..

Tool Bag (Formula

MX,

Plus,

Only)

To gain access, tilt hood. Ideal location
for spare plugs, rope, first

aid

kit, flash-

light, etc

..

Fuse

Holder

(models equip-

ped

with a tachometer

only)

Tachometer

The tachometer

is

protected with 0.1

ampere rated fuse.

Fuse

holder

is

lo-
cated under the hood behind the ta-
chometer . If it stops operating, check
fuse condition and replace if necessary.

Spare

drive

belt

holder

(Formula

MX,

Plus Only)

A spare drive belt can

be

installed

in

clips on belt guard.

A015003008

______________________

13

BREAK-IN PERIOD

______

_

Engine

With Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile en-
gines, a break-in period

is

required be-

fore running the vehicle at full throttle

Engine's manufacturer recommendation

is

10

to

15 operating hours. During this
period, maximum throttle should not ex-
ceed

3/4,

however, brief full accelera-
tion and speed variations contribute to
a good break-in. Continued

wide

open
throttle accelerations, prolonged cruising
speeds, and lugging are detrimental dur-
ing the break-in period.

0

NOTE: To assure additional pro-

tection during the initial engine

break-in,

500

ml (18 imp. oz.)

of

BLIZ-

ZARD OIL should

be

added to the first

full fuel tank filling.

-.r

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).

1

0-Hour

Inspection

As

with

any precision piece

of

mechan-

ical equipement,

we

suggest

that

after

the first 10 hours

of

operation or

30

days after the purchase,

whichever

comes first, your vehicle

be

checked by
your dealer. This inspection will give
you the

opportunity

to

discuss the un-
answered questions you may have en-
countered during the first hours

of

oper-

ation. Remember

that

it

is

easier

tore-

medy

at this time than

to

allow

the

snowmobile

to

operate until a possible

failure occurs.

The 1 0 hour inspection

is

at the

ex-

pense of the vehicle owner.

14

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

1

0-HOUR

INSPECTION

CHECK

LIST

~

Engine

timing

Spark plugs condition:

(Remove and clean)

Carburetor

adjustment

Oil injection

pump

adjustment

Engine head

nuts

Engine

mount

nuts

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

(Formula

MX,

Plus only)
Steering arm, retighten
Handlebar bolts, retorque

to

26

N•m

( 19

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

screw

to

48

N•m

(35

lbf•ft)

(Formula

MX,

Plus only)
Lubrication (steering, suspension, drive axle)
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

cut-out

switch

We

recommend

that

you

have

your

dealer

sign this inspection .

Date

of

1 0 hour inspection Dealer signature

-------------------------15

FUEL

________________________

_

Recommended

Gasoline

Formula

SP

Use

regular leaded or unleaded gaso-

line available from

all

service stations.

Formula

MX,

Plus

Use

premium leaded or unleaded gaso-

line (92 octane) available from all ser-
vice stations.

Recommended

Oil

Use

"Bombardier Snowmobile Injection

Oil"

(P/N

496 0133

00-

1 liter) avail-
able from your dealer. This type of oil
will flow at temperatures

as

low

as

mi-

nus

40°C

(-40°F).

It

is

a blend of specially selected base
oils and additives which provides out-
standing 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.

~CAUTION:

Never

use

outboard

T

or

straight mineral

oils.

Oil

Injection

System

Always maintain a sufficient amount

of

Bombardier Snowmobile injection oil

in

the injection oil tank.

Formula

SP

A009002018

Maximum

13 mm

(

1/2"

from top)

16

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

Formula

MX,

Plus

Max. level:

13 mm

(1/2")

from top

A015002020

~CAUTION:

Check

level

and

refill

T every time

you

refuel.

0

NOTE:

To

assure additional pro-

tection during the initial engine

break-in,

500

ml

(18

imp.

oz.)

of BLIZ-

ZARD oil should

be

added to the first

full fuel tank filling

only.

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 that the skis and the track are
not frozen to the ground or snow sur-

face and

that

steering operates free-

ly.

• 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

25

mm

(1

in.) below filler neck. If ad-

ditional coolant

is

necessary or if en-
tire system has to be refilled, use a
solution

of

3 parts

of

antifreeze for

2 parts

of

water

(60%

antifreeze,

40%

water). See cooling system

in

storage.

STARTING

0

NOTE: Always use ethylene-glycol

antifreeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors specifically recommended for
aluminium engines.

•

WARNING: Before removing the

radiator

pressure

cap

place a cloth

over the cap and unscrew it

to

the

first step to release the

pressure.

Never

drain

or

refill the cooling system when

engine

is

hot.

Loss

of fluid and possi-
bility of severe burns could occur, if
this notice

is

disregarded.

• Check injection oil level.

• Check fuel level.

• Verify

that

the path ahead

of

the ve-

hicle

is

clear

of

bystanders and ob-

stacles.

•

WARNING: Only start your snow-
mobile once

all

components are

checked and functioning properly.

PROCEDURE

________________________

__

Test

throttle control

lever.

Check that the emergency

cut-out

switch

is

in

the

ON

position.

A017006007

Upper

position

before starting engine

Ensure the tether

cut-out

cap

is

in

posi-

tion and that the cord

is

attached to your

clothing.

Activate the primer (2 or 3 times).

0

NOTE: Primer

is

not

necessary

when the engine

is

warm.

Manual

Starting

Insert the

key

in

the ignition and turn to

ON

position.

Grasp manual starter handle firmly and
pull slowly until a resistance

is

felt then
pull vigorously. Slowly release the re-
wind

starter handle .

•

WARNING: Do not apply throttle
while starting.

'W'

CAUTION: Never start a vehicle

T equipped with halogen headlamp

with the

key

placed

on

the "Light" po-

sition. Otherwise headlamp bulb may

burn

as a voltage peak may

be

pro-

duced when the engine starts running.

17

Before

riding

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

•

WARNING: If engine does

not

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

your

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

an

emergency starter rope.

0

NOTE: The spark plug socket can

.

be

used

as

an

emergency starter

gnp .

•

WARNING:

Do

not

wind

starting

rope around

your

hand. Hold

rope

by

the

handle only.

A007003030

18

____________________

__

•

WARNING: Do

not

start the vehi-

cle

by

the

drive pulley unless

it

is

a

true

emergency

situation.

Have

the

vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
Attach emergency rope

to

starter grip.
Remove the belt guard from the vehi-
cle and wind the emergency rope tight
around the drive pulley between the
sliding half and the roller guard. Start
the engine

as

per usual manual starting.

•

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.

A017003018

LUBRICATION

________

_

Aoct:XXXXXJ7

Frequency

Routine maintenance

is

necessary for

all

mechanized products,

and

the snow-

mobile

is

no exception. A weekly vehi-

cle inspection contributes

to

the life

span

of

the snowmobile

as

well

as

re-

tains safe and dependable operation. It

is

recommended that the steering sys-

tem

and

suspension

be

lubricated month-

ly

or every

40

hours of operation. If the

vehicle

is

operated

in

wet

snow or

in

severe conditions these items should

be

lubricated more frequently.
For the Formula MX, Plus, penetrating

lubricant

is

recommended on ball joints

and moving parts. May

be

used either:

- chain lube from Bardahl

(BCS

362

dry)

- WD-40

Other grease fittings require

low

tem-

perature grease (P/N

413

7044

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

. ..=:=::::t/ Usual grease

~~gun

A000006001

0

NOTE: When lubricating grease

fittings,

grease

until

grease

appears

at joints. Always

use

low

temperature

grease (P/N 413

7044

00).

•

WARNING:

Only perform such

procedures as

detailed

in

this

manual. It

is

recommended that dealer

assistance be periodically obtained

on
other components/systems not cov-
ered

in

this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should be turned

OFF

for

all

lubrication

and

maintenance pro-

cedures.

•

WARNING: Do not lubricate throt-
tle and/or brake cables and hous-

ings.

Steering

Mechanism

Formula

SP

Lubricate the

ski

legs and spring coupler

bolts at grease fittings until new grease

appears at joints.

Coat spring slider cushion with grease.
Oil

ball joints and steering column

bushings.

A009006001

A009006002

---------------------19

Steering

and Front Suspen-

sion

Mechanism

•

WARNING:

Do

not lubricate throt-

tle and/or brake cables and hous-

ings.

- Lubricate upper and lower control
arms and tie rod ends.

A015006003

20

____________________

__

- Grease

ski

legs, ski pivots and idler

arm.

- Coat stabilizer sliders with grease and
oil their ball joints.

0

NOTE: There are

33

places to lu-

bricate.

r

r

A015006003

Drive

Axle

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

Formula

SP

A009003010

'W'

CAUTION:

When

lubricating the

T drive axle bearing, do

not

apply

excessive grease as

the

seal

will

be

pushed

out

of

its housing. Check seal

position

with

finger.

A007003031

Formula

MX,

Plus

22

-----------

Countershaft

(disk

brake

&

driven

pulley)

Formula

MX,

Plus

For proper operation, disk and driven
pulley must slide freely

on

countershaft.

So

lubricate slightly and evenly.

'W'

CAUTION: Do

not

lubricate ex-

T cessively as the lubricant could

contact

and soil brake pads and/or

drive belt.

Slide

Suspension

Formula

SP

Lubricate front and rear arms at grease

fittings.

Front section

A014005008

Rear section

N

w

A015005022

Q NOTE: There are 9 grease fittings.

Formula

MX,

Plus

Lubricate rear suspension at grease
fittings:

Front arm: upper and lower axle.
Front swing arm: upper and lower

axle.

- Front shackles.
Rear arm: upper and lower axle.
Rear

shackle.

Chaincase

Oil Level

Formula

SP

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

as

a

"dipstick"

check oil level. The oil level

on

the

"dipstick"

should

be

50-65 mm

(2"

to 2

1/2").

Replenish

as

necessary

using Bombardier chaincase oil

(P/N

413 8019

00-

200

ml).

A009003011

0

NOTE: The chaincase oil capaci-

ty

is

approximately 200

ml

(7

oz).

Formula

MX,

Plus

Check the oil level

by

removing the oil

filler cap.

Oil

level must

be

within lower

and upper mark

on

dipstick. Refill

as

re-
quired using Bombardier fhaincase oil
(P/N

413 8019

00-

200

mU.

Lower mark

A015003011

24

-----------

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.

"W' CAUTION: Check level and refill

T every time you refuel.

Formula

MX,

Plus

Max. level:

13

mm (112") from top

A015002020

Rotary Valve

System

Check reservoir oil level frequently.
Level should

be

between level lines of

plastic reservoir. If necessary replenish

to maximum oil level line using Bombar-

dier Snowmobile Injection oil available
from your authorized dealer.

Formula

SP

Min. level

A009002018

Formula

MX,

Plus

A015003013

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

MAINTENANCE

______________

_

The following Maintenance Chart indi-
cates regular servicing schedules to

be

performed

by

you or your authorized

dealer. If these services

are

performed

as

suggested, your snowmobile will give

you many years of low-cost

use.

SERVICE

AND

MAINTENANCE

CHART

Drive belt

condition

Brake

condition

Brake

adjustment
Spark plugs
Suspension

condition

Suspension

adjustment

Track

condition

Track

tension

and

alignment
Drive pulley
Drive chain tension (Formula

MX,

Plus only)

Steering and

front

suspension mechanism

Steering and ski legs camber

adjustment

(Formula

MX,

Plus only)

Muffler

attachment

Engine head

nuts

Engine

mount

nuts

Carburetors adjustment/cable inspection

Injection oil

filter

condition

Oil

injection

pump

adjustment
Cooling system
Headlamp beam aiming
General inspection

•

WARNING: Only perform such

procedures

as

detailed in

this

manual. It

is

recommended

that

an

au-
thorized assistance be periodically ob-
tained on other components/systems

not

covered

in

this manual. Unless
otherwise specified, engine should be
turned

OFF

for

all

lubrication and main-

tenance procedures.

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29

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32

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32

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33

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33

•

34

•

35

•

35

•

35

•

36

•

36

•

36

•

36

•

37

•

37

•

38

0

NOTE: The ten hour inspection

is

a very important part of proper service and

maintenance.

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

Belt Guard Removal

•

WARNING: Engine should

be

running only when belt guard

is

secured

in

place.

1.

Tilt the hood.

2.

Pull

out

both retaining pins.

3.

Lift and remove the belt guard.

Formula

SP

Retaining

~

pins

~

A009003012

Formula

MX,

Plus

A015003014

Retaining pins

Drive Belt Removal and
Installation

•

WARNING: Never start

or

run

engine without the drive belt in-

stalled. Running

an

unloaded engine

is

dangerous.

Formula

SP

1.

Tilt the hood and remove the belt
guard.

2.

Unlock and raise driven pulley sup-

port.

A004003006

Driven

pulley

support

3.

Open the driven pulley

by

twisting

and pushing the sliding half. Hold

in

fully open position.

A007003020

4.

Slip slackened belt over the top edge
of

the sliding half.

A004003008

5.

Slip the belt out from the drive pul-
ley

and remove completely from ve-

hicle.

A004003009

To

install the drive belt, reverse the pro-

cedure.

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

Formula

MX,

Plus

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.

A002003015

3.

Slip the belt over the top edge

of

the

fixed half.

A002003016

4.

Slip the belt out from the drive pul-
ley

and remove completely from the

vehicle.

To

install the drive belt,

re-

verse the procedure.

A015003015

28

-----------

Drive Belt Condition

Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or ab-
normal wear (uneven wear, wear

on

one

side,

missing cogs, cracked fab-

ric). If abnormal wear

is

noted, proba-

ble

cause could

be

pulley misalignment,

excessive

R.P.M.

with frozen track, fast

starts

without

warm-up period, burred

sheave,

oil

on

belt or distorted spare

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

less than

32

mm

(1

1/4").

New

Drive Belt

When installing a new drive belt, break-
in

period of 25

km

(15

miles)

is

strongly

recommended.

0

NOTE:

Always store a

spare

belt

in

a manner to allow its natural

shape to

be

maintained.

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.

Formula

SP

•

WARNING: Brake pads

less

than

3 mm

(1/8") thick must

be

replac-

ed. Replacement must

be

performed

by

an

authorized dealer.

A009003013

Brake pads

3

mm

(liB")

MINIMUM

thickness

Formula

MX,

Plus

•

WARNING: If less than 1 mm

(

1/32")

of

the fixed pad

is

pro-

jected out of caliper

or

there

is

less

than 13 mm

(1/2") between lever and

handlebar

grip,

brake pads must

be

re-

placed. Replacement must

be

perform-

ed

by

an

authorized dealer.

A015003016

13

mm

(1;2'')

approx.

A008006002

Minimum projection

of

fixed pad 1 mm (1/32")

Brake

Adjustment

The brake mechanism

is

a self-adjusting

type. If a quicker brake response

is

de-
sired, strongly pull the brake lever sev-
eral times, this will actuate the self ad-
justing mechanism.

A008006002

After the adjustment, brake should ap-
ply fully when lever

is

approximatively

13 mm (

112")

from handlebar grip. If

not, do

not

tamper

with

the brake, con-

tact your servicing dealer.

t

13

mm (112'')

approx.

A008006002

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 fouling
caused

by:

carburetor idle speed mix-

ture 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, incor-
rect fuel mixture ratio, or a leaking
seal or gasket.

ee

·e

~~.~~:

.:.~~:::::::

'•

.......

,

..

,,•'

Overheated Fouled

(light grey) Normal (black)

(brownish)

A000004010

....

CAUTION: If spark plug condi-

T tion

is

not ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire feeler
gauge.

Reinstall plugs and connect wires.

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

Suspension

Condition

Check

all

front suspension components

~o.r

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

~or

the slider shoes. Extensive riding on

1ce

or sanded snow will create exces-

sive

heat build-up and cause premature

slider shoe wear.

Stopper

Strap

Condition

Formula

SP

only

Inspect strap for wear and cracks, bolt

and nut for tightness. If loose inspect

holes for deformation, replace

as

re-

quired. Torque nut to 10

N•m

(89 lbf•

in).

Suspension

Adjustment

Formula

SP

The suspension

is

adjustable. The front

adjustment for surface condition, the

rear for driver's weight. Use the special
keys

located

in

tool box.

Adjuster blocks

Driver's weight

Surface condition

+

We1ght

on

skis

/

30

____________________

_

When the front adjuster blocks are at

the lowest elevation more weight

is

dis-

tnbuted

on

the

skis.

At the highest posi-

tion 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 adjuster blocks

on

the

highest position.

....

CAUTION: Always turn the left

T side adjuster blocks

in

a clock-

wise direction, the right side blocks

in

a counterclockwise direction. Left and

right adjuster blocks of each adjust-

ment must always

be

set at the same

elevation.

The rear spring preload can

be

adjust-

ed

as

follows:

lowest position: 68

kg

(150 lbs) or less

middle position: 68 kg-82

kg

(150-180

lbs)
highest position: 82

kg

(180 lbs) and

higher.

A014005013

T~

adjust, use the adjustment

key

sup-
plied and turn the spring collar accord-
ingly.

Formula

MX,

Plus

The rear suspension has 2 preload ad-
justments:

-The

front shock spring for surface

condition.

- The rear shock spring (twin shocks)
for driver's weight.

Driver's weight

A015005021

Each shock absorber has a 5 position

cam located at the bottom

of

the shock.

If a stiffer or softer action

is

desired, the
spring preload may be increased or
decreased

by

adjusting the cam.

A015005015

Front spring

When the

front

spring cam

is

at the

lowest elevation more

weight

is

distri-

buted 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

4 or

5.

For

hard surface riding place it

at position 1 - 2 or

3.

Rear

Spring

Driver's Weight

kg

(lb)

From Up to

Cam

position

-

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.

'W'

CAUTION: There must

be

two

T thrust washers between spring

and

spring collar. If any

is

missing, re-

place it

(P/N

503

0887

00)

before at-

tempting to adjust spring collar.

The central shock

of

the rear suspen-

sion should

be

removed to adjust spring

collar.

Fit the

key

on the shock spring collar
and turn clockwise for stiffest or coun-
terclockwise for softest.

A014001001

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31

Track

Condition

Lift the rear

of

the vehicle and support

it

off

the ground. With the engine off,

rotate the track

by

hand, and inspect
condition. If worn or cut, or if track fi-
bers

are

exposed, or if missing or defec-

tive inserts or guides

are

noted; contact

your dealer .

•

WARNING: Do not operate a

snowmobile with a cut, torn

or

damaged track.

Track Tension

and

Alignment

Tension:

Lift the rear of vehicle and support with
a mechanical stand. Allow the slide to
extend normally. The gap should

be

13

mm (

112") between the slider shoe and

the bottom inside

of

the track. If the

track tension

is

too loose, the track will

have

a tendency to thump.

TYPICAL

A015005021

13

mm

(1/2")

approx.

'W'

CAUTION:

Too

much tension

T will result

in

power loss and ex-

cessive stresses

on

suspension com-

ponents.

If necessary to adjust; loosen the rear
idler wheel retaining screws and the
adjuster bolt lock nuts, then loosen or
tighten the adjuster screws located on
the inner side of the rear idler wheels.
If correct tension

is

unattainable, con-

tact

your dealer.

0

NOTE:

On

the Formula MX, Plus

only torque retaining screw to

48

N•m

(35 lbf•ft) after adjustment.

32

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_

TYPICAL

A014005021

0

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment

are

inter-related.

Do

not ad-

just one

without

the other.

Alignment:

Start the engine and accelerate slightly

so

that track turns slowly. Check that

the track

is

well centered; equal dis-

tance on both sides between edges

of

track guides and slider shoes.

TYPICAL

A001005011

•

WARNING: Before checking track
alignment, ensure that the track

is

free of particles which could

be

thrown out while it

is

rotating. Keep

hands, tools, feet and clothing clear

of track. Ensure no-one

is

standing

in

close proximity to the vehicle.

To

correct, stop the engine, loosen the
rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lcok nuts and tighten the
adjuster screw on side where the slider
shoe

is

sthe farthest to the track insert

guides.

Guide

Slider

shoes

Guide

Tighten on this side

A001005011

Tighten lock nuts

and

the idler wheel

re-

taining screws.

0

NOTE:

On

the Formula MX, Plus

torque retaining screw to 48

N•m

(35 lbf•ft) after adjustment.

TYPICAL

Retighten

A014005021

Restart engine, rotate track slowly and
recheck alignment.

Drive Pulley

Inspect the Duralon bushing condition

by

checking the free-play of the sliding

half pulley. This

is

achieved

by

restrain-

ing the inner half and checking if the sli-

ding half moves

in

the direction of the

arrows more than 3 mm

(1/8").

If

so,

contact your authorized dealer.

A007003004

Mark reference

point

on

both halves

Maximum free-play

3 mm

(1/8")

•

WARNING: The

drive

pulley

should

be

inspected

by

an

authorized

dealer at least annually.

Drive

Chain

Tensioner

Formula

MX,

Plus only

Run

vehicle forward

so

that true free-play

can

be

taken. Check free-play then turn

driven pulley

112

turn forward and

re-

check. The movement should

be

within

3-6 mm

(1/8-

1/4).

A015003017

________________________

33

To

adjust remove the hair pin

in

adjust-

ing screw.

Turn

the screw clockwise to
tighten the chain. Secure hair pin then
recheck free-play.

A015003018

Steering

Mechanism

Formula

SP

Inspect the steering mechanism for
tightness of components (steering arms,
tie rods,

ball

joints, spring coupler bolts,

etc.). If necessary, replace or retighten.
Torque steering arm bolts

as

illustrated

below:

26 N•m I 19 lbf•ft)

A009006003

Check the condition of the skis and the
ski

runners. Replace if more than half

worn.

34

____________________

__

Steering

and

Front

Suspension

Mechanism

Formula

MX,

Plus

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

Adjustment

Formula

SP

Skis should

have

a toe out of 3 mm

(1/8").

To

check, measure the distance

between each

ski

at the front and rear
of the leaf springs. The front distance
should

be

3 mm

(1/8")

more than the

rear when the handlebar

is

horizontal.

IMPORTANT: Close the front of the skis

manually to eliminate all slack from the
steering mechanism.

A009006004

If adjustment

is

required:

Loosen the lock nuts of the longest tie

rod.

Turn

the tie

rod

manually until the

skis

are

properly aligned. Firmly retighten

the lock nuts.
The handlebar should also

be

horizontal

when the skis

are

pointed toward the

front.

To

adjust:

Loosen the lock nuts of the shortest tie
rod.

Turn

the tie rod manually until the

handlebar

is

horizontal. Retighten the

lock nuts firmly .

•

WARNING: The ball

joint

socket

must

run parallel

with

the

steer-

ing arm. The socket must

be

restrained

when

tightening

the

tie

rod end

lock

nuts.

Parallel

·-

.J-

A007006004

Steering

and

Ski

Legs

Camber

Adjustment

Formula

MX,

Plus

There

are

many adjustments to perform

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. Replace the

springs and/or tighten if necessary.

'W'

CAUTION:

Do

not

operate vehi-

T cle

with

muffler

disconnected

otherwise

serious engine damage will

occur.

Engine

Head

Nuts

With the engine cold, check that the
engine head nuts

are

tight and equally

torqued to these values:

TORQUE

MODEL

ENGINE TYPE

N•m

(lbf•ft)

Formula

SP

462

23

(17)

Formula MX,

467, 537

20

(15)

Formula Plus

Follow the illustrated sequence:

462

engine

type

A013002010

467

engine

type

Front

A015002011

____________________

35

537

engine

type

Front

7

OJ

9

A016002001

IMPORTANT: The engine head nut tor-

que should

be

checked after the first 5

hours of operation.

Engine

Mount

Nuts

Check the engine mount nuts for tight-

ness. Retighten if necessary.

Carburetors

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.

A002002009

A)

Air

Screw

Adjustment

Completely close the air screw (until a
slight reseating resistance

is

felt) then

back off screw:

462-467

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 idle speed screw clockwise

or counterclockwise.

-.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.

Oil

Injection

System

Injection

Oil Filter

Condition

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

is

not obstructed

by

foreign particles; if

so,

see

your dealer.

-.r

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 re-

places the injection oil filter and that

he
verifies the oil flow of the injection
pump.

Injection

Pump

Adjustment

Proper oil injection pump adjustment

is

very important. Any delay

in

the open-

ing of the pump can result

in

serious

engine damage.

-.r

CAUTION: The carburetor must

T

be

adjusted before adjusting the

oil

injection pump.

Make

sure the 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 light resistance

is

felt

then hold

in

place. The aligning marks

on

the pump casting

and

lever

must align

perfectly. If not, contact your

dealer.

36

________________________

_

0

NOTE:

Injection pump should

be

adjusted

by

your authorized

dealer.

TYPICAL

A015002017

Aligning

marks

Cooling

System

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

recommended

range

50°-

95°C

(120°-

200°F), for the

Formula

SP

and

60°

-100°C

(140°F-

2100F), for the Formula MX,

Plus,

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 re-adjustment, place
the vehicle

on

a flat surface 7.6 m (25')

from a wall or screen.

~90

...

Headlamp horizontal Wall

center lme

&76!ml251

fV

SIDE VIEW G l d

roun

A002004006

With the suspension correctly adjusted,
the rider seated

on

the vehicle and the

high beam

ON

check that the center

of

high intensity zone of high beam

is

50

mm

(2")

below horizontal line of head-

lamp height.

Headlamp
horizontal

center line

intensity zone

A002004007

50 mm

(2"1

To

adjust, remove the four caps, turn

upper or lower adjusting screws to ob-

tain desired beam position.

A002004008

Adjusting

screw

Adjusting

screw

______________________

37

Bulb

Replacement

If the headlamp bulb

is

burnt, tilt hood,
unplug the connector from the head-
lamp. Remove the rubber boot and un-
fasten bulb retainer clips. Detach the
bulb and replace.

,.,.

CAUTION: Never touch glass

T portion of new halogen

bulb

with

fingers, otherwise bulb may burn

as

soon

as

electric current flows.

A002004009

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

operation after

bulb

replacement.

General

Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and compo-
nents, retighten loose connections.
Check for stripped wires or damaged
insulation. Thoroughly inspect the ve-
hicle and tighten loose bolts, nuts and
linkage. Inspect skis and ski runners for

wear.

38

____________________

___

STORAGE

__________________

__

It

is

during summer, or when a vehicle

is

not

in

use for any length of time that

proper storage

is

a necessity. Storage of
the snowmobile during long period of
inactivity consists of checking and

re-
placing missing, broken or worn parts:
Proper lubrication and treatment to in-
sure that parts do not become rusted;
cleaning items such

as

carburetor of oil
mixtures, to prevent gum varnish forma-
tion within the carburetor; and

in

gener-

al, preparing the vehicle

so

that when

the time comes to

use

the snowmobile

again it will

be

in

top condition.

•

WARNING: Only perform such

procedures

as

detailed

in

this

manual.

It

is

recommended that dealer

assistance

be

periodically obtained

on
other components/systems not cov-
ered

in

this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should

be

turned

OFF for

all

lubrication and mainte-

nance procedures.

Track

Inspect the track for wear, cuts, miss-
ing track guides and broken rods. Make

any necessary replacement.

•

WARNING: Do not operate a

snowmobile with a cut, torn

or

damage track.

Lift the rear of vehicle until track

is

clear

of the ground then support with a

brace or trestle. The snowmobile should
be

stored

in

such a way that the track

does not stay

in

contact with the ce-

ment 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 (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 accumu-

lation from the skis and springs.

Grease

at

all

grease fittings. Check the condi-

tion of the

skis,

and

ski

runners. Replace

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.). Tight-

en

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 un-
available, use petroleum jelly.

Chain

case

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper
level,

using fresh chaincase

oil.

(P/N

413

8019

00 -200

mU.

To

drain, remove

the chaincase

cover.

Drive Pulley

Inspection and cleaning must

be

per-

formed

by

an

authorized dealer at the

end

of

each season.

______________________

39

Countershaft

(disk

brake

&

driven pulley)

Formula

MX,

Plus only

For

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

lubricate slightly and evenly.

A015003019

~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.

Formula

SP

To

drain cooling system:

- Use a length

of

hose long enough to
drain coolant into a container lower
than engine.

- Remove the engine coolant hose
from water pump.

- Connect "drain

hose"

onto water

pump.

40

______________________

_

- Put both hose ends into the con-
tainer.

- Then, remove coolant tank cap and
lift the rear of the vehicle to drain the
heat exchangers.

- When the coolant

level

is

low enough,
remove the hose from thermostat
housing.

A013002009

A013002010

Water
pump

Thermostat

housing

~CAUTION:

To

prevent rust for-

T mation

or

freezing condition, al-

ways replenish the system with

60%

antifreeze

and

40%

water.

Pure

antifreeze

without

water produces
premature freezing. Always use ethy-
lene-glycol antifreeze containing corro-

sion inhibitors specifically recommend-

ed

for aluminum engines.

To

refill cooling system:

- Remove "drain

hose"

and reinstall

initial one.

- Place rear of vehicle on the ground.

- Refill coolant tank slowly until cool-

ant overfills at thermostat housing.

- Reinstall hose at thermostat housing.

- Continue to pour coolant

in

the tank

until

level

reaches 25 mm

(1

in)

be-

low filler neck.

- With the coolant tank cap still

re-
moved, start engine and let it warm
to

reach

its normal operating temper-

ature and thermostat open. Allow it

to run a few minutes more.

-

Stop engine and check coolant

level.

Refill

as

required then put back the

cap.

Formula

MX,

Plus

To

drain the cooling system, siphon the

coolant mixture from the coolant tank,

using a primer pump and a length

of

plastic hose and steel tubing inserted

as

deep

as

possible into the lower hose

of

the tank .

•

WARNING: Use PRIMER PUMP

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

is

poison and can

be

fatal

is

swallowed.

4.54

liters
160 Imp. ounces
154

U.S.

ounces

A015002010

Primer pump

When the coolant

level

is

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

...

CAUTION:

To

prevent rust for-

T mation

in

the cooling system, al-

ways replenish the system with the

recommended

solution

(60% antifreeze

40%

water). Pure antifreeze without

water produces premature freezing.
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifi-
cally recommended for aluminum en-
gines.

To

refill the cooling system:

- Put back the rear

of

vehicle

on

the

ground.

467

engine

type

A015002011

Bleed

screw

- Refill tank slowly until coolant over-
fills at bleed hole.

- Reinstall bleed screw.

53

7

engine

type

A016002001

Continue to pour the coolant

in

the tank

until

level

reaches 25 mm (1") below fil-
ler neck. 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 level, refill

as

required

then put back the

cap.

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

•

WARNING: Before removing the
cap

place

a cloth

over

the coolant
tank and release the cap to the first
step

to

release the pressure.

Loss

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

is

disre-

garded.

Engine and Primer Lubrication

Engine internal parts must

be

lubricated
to protect them from possible rust for-
mation during the storage period.

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

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.

Inlet (Oblique

hose coupling)

~

t

Outlet (Straight

hose coupling)

A002002009

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 Injec-

tion

Oil

container.

42

____________________

___

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 un-
til the engine dies or until a suffi-
cient quantity of oil

has

entered the
engine (approximately 25 complete
strokes

of

the primer).

Do

not run

engine during storage period.

10. The engine stopped, remove the
sparks plugs and pour approximate-
ly

85

ml (3 fl.

oz.

Imp.)

of

oil into

the cylinders.

11.

Crank the engine to allow the crank-
shaft to turn 2 or 3 revolutions.

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

Do not

run

engine during storage pe-

riod.

Fuel Tank

and

Carburetors

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

•

WARNING: Gasoline

is

flammable

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.

Carburetors must

be

dried out complete-
ly 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.

A002002010

Plug

Reinstall plug.
Check

all

fuel lines, replace if necessary.

Chassis

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

-.r

CAUTION: Plastic alloy compo-

T nents such

as

fuel tank, wind-
shield, controls, etc., can be cleaned
using mild detergents or isopropyl al-
cohol. Do not use strong soaps, de-
greasing solvents, abrasive cleaners,
paint thinners, etc.

Inspect the hood and repair any dam-

age.

Clean the frame.

For

the unpainted
aluminum portion use only "Aluminum
cleaner" and follow instructions on the
container.

Touch up all metal spots where paint
has been scratched off. Spray all bare
metal parts with metal protector. Wax

the 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.

-.r

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 pre-
vent the

sun

rays

and the grime from

affecting the plastic components

and

the vehicle finish.

General Inspection

Check the electrical wiring

and

compo-

nents,

retighten

loose

connections.

Check

for stripped wires or damaged insulation.
Thoroughly inspect the vehicle

and

tight-

en

loose bolts, nuts and

linkage.

0

NOTE:

Leave

the drive belt off the

pulleys

for the

entire

storage

period.

Suspension Stopper Strap

Formula

SP

only

Replace

annually and/or

as

condition dic-

tates.

Torque

nut to 10

N•m

(89 lbf•in).

-----------

43

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 you

many hours of fun

·and

low cost

use.

PRE-SEASON
PREPARATION CHART

Change spark

plugs*

Check chaincase 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

Check drive chain tension (Formula

MX,

Plus only)

0

Check rotary valve oil level

0

Replace fuel

filter

(filter is located inside fuel tank)

0

Refill gas tank

0

Check track condition, tension and alignment

0

Check and lubricate suspension

0

Inspect drive belt and install

0

Check

throttle

cable

for

damage and free operation

0

Check steering, steering alignment and ski runners condition (Formula

SP)

0

Check steering, ski legs camber adjustments and ski runners condition

•

(Formula

MX,

Plus)

Check electrical

wiring

(broken wire, damaged insulation)

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

•

Inspect brake condition and operation

•

Replace injection oil

filter

•

Refill injection oil tank

•

Adjust

oil injection pump

•

Set engine timing

•

Check pulleys, verify components and clean. Lubricate.

•

Adjust

carburetors

•

0

*NOTE: Before installing new spark plugs, it

is

suggested to burn excess

storage oil

by

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

this operation

in

a well ventilated

area.

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

TROUBLE
SHOOTING

0

NOTE:

The possible causes

have

been

listed

in

an

order of frequency. Therefore

items should

be

checked out

in

the same order

as

mentioned

in

the trouble

shooting guide.

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

SOWTIONS

Engine

turns

over

but

1.

No

fuel

to

the

engine

Check

the

tank

level

and

fill

up

with

correct

gas

oil

fails

to

start

or

starts

mixture.

Check

for

possible

clogging

of

fuel

line,

with difficulty

item

4.

2. Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark

plugs,

turn

ignition

to

OFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plugs.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.

If

engine

continues

to

flood,

see

your

dealer.

3.

Spark

plug/faulty ignition

Check

that

emergency

cut-out

switch

is

at

the

upper

position

ION I and

the

tether

cut·out

switch

cap

is

snapped

over

the

receptacle.

Check

for

fouled

or

defective

spark

plug.

Ois·

connect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

remove

from

cylinder

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,

replace

spark

plug.

If

trou·

ble

persists,

contact

your

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

your

dealer.

adjustment

6.

Too

much

oil

in

fuel

See

the

dealer

for

oil

injection

pump

adjustment.

7.

Engine timing

Engine

timing

may

be

defective

or

out

of

ad·

iustment.

Contact

your

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

your

dealer

at

once.

Engine

will

not turn

1.

Seized engine

In

the

case

of a seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

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

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

SOWTIONS

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

your

dealer.

4. Ignition

First

check

item 2 and 3 of

"Engine

turns

owr

but

fails

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty':

If

the

ignition

system

still

seems

faulty,

contact

your

dealer.

5.

Engine

If

unable

to

locate

specific

symptoms,

contact

your

dealer.

Engine continually

1.

Spark plug

Check

item 3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

start

or

starts

with

difficult(

2. Overheated

Carburetor

too

lean,

see

your

dealer.

3.

Engine timing incorrectly set

Contact

your

dealer.

Snowmobile cannot

1.

Drive Belt

Check

for

damaged

or

worn

drive

belt.

Replace

reach full speed

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

accelern-

tion

or

power.:

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

46

____________________

__

TOOLS

______________________

_

As

standard equipment each new snow-

mobile

is

supplied with basic tools such

as

screwdriver, wrenches, emergency

starter

rope,

etc.

Standard Tools

G

A.

Screwdriver

B.

Socket

10 I 13

mm

c.

Open end

wrench

10 I 13

mm

D.

Socket

wrench

handle

E.

Starter

rope

F.

Socket

21 I 26

mm

B

0

c D

F

H

G.

Hexagonal

wrench

(Formula

SP

only)

H.

Spring collar

adjustment

key (Formula

SP

only)

I.

Spring collar adjustment key

(Formula

MX,

Plus only)

47

SPECIFICATIONS

______

_

ENGINE

Type

No.

of

cylinders

Bore

Stroke

Displacement
Compression ratio (effective)
Maximum

R.P.M.

(red line)

Carburetor

type

Carburetor adjustment:

-air

screw

-idle

speed

Rotary valve oil -

51

reservoir
Cooling system
capacity

-Imp.

-51

-Imp.

-U.S.

Antifreeze/water

mixture

(o/o

by volume)
Thermostat
Radiator pressure cap
Torque:

- engine head

nuts

- crankcase

nuts

magneto

ring

nut

- crankcase/engine

support

nuts

- exhaust

manifold

bolts

CHASSIS

Overall

length

Overall

width

Overall

height
Ski stance
(center

to

center)

Ski alignment (toe

out)

Torque:

- steering arm/ski leg

bolt

- steering column/handlebar

Weight
Bearing area
Ground pressure

FORMULA

SP

462

69.5

mm

12.736"1

61.0

mm

12.402"1

462.8

em3

128.24

in3J

6.7:1
7200

Mikuni

VM

34-334

1

1/2

turn

568

ml

20

oz

4.7

L

164

oz

158

oz

M8:

23

N•m

117

lbf•ltl

M8:

21

N•m

115

lbloltl

M6: 9 N•m

180

lbf•inl

M22:

95

N•m

170

lbl•ftl

M10:

38

N•m

128

lbf•ftl

M8:

24

N•m

118

lbf•ftl

266.7

em

1105"1

96.5

em

138"1

99

em

139"1

81.9

em

132.25"1

3

mm

lva"J

50

N•m

137

lbf•ftl

26

N•m

119

lbf•ftl

197

kg

1434

lbl

7065

em2

11095

in2J

2.79

kPa

1.396

lb/in2J

48

-----------

FORMULA

MX

FORMULA PLUS

467

537

2

69.5

mm

12.736"1

72.0

mm

12.835"1

61.0

mm

12.402"1

64.0

mm

12.520"1

462.8

em3

128.24

in3J

521.2

em3

131.81

in3J

6.5:1

7.5:1

8500

9000

PTO

Mikuni

VM

34-320

N.A.

PTO

Mikuni

VM

34-321

1

1/2

turn

1

turn

1800-2000

R.P.M.

455

ml

455

ml

16

oz

16

oz

4.2

L

4.2

L

148

oz

148

oz

142

oz

142

oz

60/40

37°C

198°FI

42°C

1108°FI

90

kPa

113

lblin2J

M8:

20

N•m

115

lbloltl

M8:

20

N•m

115

lbf•ftl

M6: 9 N•m

180

lbl•inl

M22:

100

N•m

174

lbf•ftl

271.8

em

1107"1

104.1

em

141"1

91.4

em

136"1

92.1

em

136.25"1
N.A.
N.A.

N.A.

N.A.

198.7

kg

1438

lbl

5968

em2

1925

in2J

3.33

kPa

1.474

lblin2J

6348

em2

1984

in2J

N.A.

FORMULA

SP

FORMULA

MX

FORMULA

PLUS

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

-width

41.9

em

116.5"1

38.1

em

115"1

41.9

em

116.5"1

-length

289.5

em

1114"1

289.5

em

1114"1

289.5

em

1114"1

-tension

13

mm

lv2''1

gap

between

slide

and

bottom

inside

of

track.

-alignment

Equal

distance

between

edges

of

track

guides

and

slider

shoes.

Standard

gear

ratio

21/37

26/40

20/38

Drive belt

-number

414

5233

00

414

5283

00

-Max.

width

34.9

mm

11

3/B")

34.5

mm

11

23/64")

-Min.

width

31.7

mm

11

"I

31.75

(1

1/4")

Chaincase

oil

200

ml

17

ozl

256

ml

19

ozl

256

ml

19

ozl

ELECTRICAL

Lighting

system

(output)

12

v.

160

w

Bulb:

-

headlamp

60/55 W (halogen)

60/60

w

60/55 W !halogen)

-tail/stop

5/21

w

5/21

w

5/21

w

-

speedometer

5W

5W

5 w

-

tachometer

5W

OPT.

5 w

-

temperature

gauge

5W

5W

5 w

-fuel

gauge

5W

OPT.

5W

Fuse:

-

tachometer

0.1

A

N.A.

0.1

A

Spark

plug:

-type

NGK

BABES

NGK

BR10ES

NGK

BR9ES

-gap

0.4

mm

1.016"1

0.4

mm

1.016"1

0.4

mm

1.016"1

Ignition timing:

- timing mark

(B.T.D.C.)

1.75

mm

1.069"1

117.5°)

2.5

mm

1.098"1

121°)

1.75

mm

1.069"1

llrl

-

stroboscopic

timing

BODO

R.P.M.

BODO

R.P.M.

6000

R.P.M.

FUEL

Gas

type

Regular

leaded

or

unleaded

Premium

leaded

or

unleaded

192

octane)

Fuel

tank

capacity

- Sl

28.6

L

40.9

L

40.9

L

-Imp.

6.3

gal.

9.0

gal.

9.0

gal.

-u.s.

7.6

gal.

10.8

gal.

10.8

gal.

Injection

oil

-type

Bombardier

snowmobile

injection

oil

-

tank

capacity

- Sl

2.6

L

2.9

L

2.9

L

-Imp.

92

oz

102

oz

102

oz

-u.s.

88

oz

98

oz

98

oz

BRAKE

Type

Disc,

self

adjusting

Disc,

self

adjusting

Disc,

self

adjusting

Lining minimum

thickness

3

mm

Iva")

See

"Maintenance"

section

See

"Maintenance"

section

Control lever

adjustment

13

mm

(112")

minimum

distance

from

handlebar

grip

when

fully

applied.

Bombardier Inc. reserves

the

right

to

make changes in design

and

specifications

and/or make addi-

tion

to,

or

improvements in

its

product

without

imposing

any

obligation upon

itself

to

install

them

on

its

products

previously

manufactured.

N.A.: Not available
OPT.:

Optional

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

c.n

0

BKfl

BK/Yl

i<

·~~·~~\?~

CD

LIGHTING COIL

@GENERATOR COIL

G)

IGNITION

COIL
@AMPLIFIER
@BULB

(5-21W)

@ BULB (60-55 W)

FORMULA

SP & PLUS

~

~

CUT-OUT$WITCH

t

•

EMERGENCY

1..

CUT-OUTSWITCH

BULB

(60-60W)

FORMULA

MX

"'

WHIBL•

~~~~~~

YL/BK

IHIGI·HO~

BRAKE

LIGHT

CD

BULB (5W)

@BULB

(2W)

FUELlEVELSENSOA SWITCH

@LAMP

(10W)

@)

FUSE

(0.1

A)

@

RESISTOR

30

..0..

@

TEMPERATURE

SENSOR

"

_f""\_

'"

I L

n

"

FUEL GAUGE

IOPTIONALON

SOME MODELS)

r-~-+~--~~--+-~~"~-

~"~"~'-------i===t~~~~lliL~~

COLOUR CODES

w<eo

""~!~l

BK - BLACK

GN -GREEN

WH

- WHITE GY -

GREY

RD

-RED

VI - VIOLET

o"

BL

- BLUE

OR

- ORANGE

""

YL - YELLOW

BR

- BROWN

~~"

•

WARNING: Ensure all terminals
are

properly crimped on the wires

and all connector housings

are

proper-

ly

fastened.

HEADLAMP

(!;~

::a-

s::D

c-

r-2

)loG)

en

~c

-

31:)>

~G)

"a:ZJ

El>

ens:

Sl*

INFORMATION

GUIDE

______________________________

_

DESCRIPTION

length
mass
force
liquid
temperature
pressure
torque
speed

PREFIX

kilo
centi

milli

TO CONVERT

lbf•ft

imp.

oz

imp. gal.
in

in
ft

mille/h

in

2

in

3

imp.

oz

U.S.

oz
imp. gal.
U.S.

gal.

oz

lb
lbf
I

bf • in

lbf•ft
lbf•in

2

Farenheit

Celsius

BASE UNITS

UNIT

meter
kilogram
Newton
liter
Celsius
kilopascal
Newton meter
kilometer per hour

PREFIXES

SYMBOL

k

MEANING

one thousand

one hundredth of a

one thousandth of a

c

m

CONVERSION FACTORS

TOt

lbf•in

u.s.

oz

U.S.

gal.

mm

em

m

km/h
cm

2

cm

3

ml
ml

L
L

g

kg
N

kPa
Celsius

Farenheit

SYMBOL

m

kg

N

L

oc

kPa

N•m

km/h

VALUE

1,000

0.01

0.001

MULTIPLY

BY

12.00

0.96

1.20

25.40

2.54

0.30

1.61

6.45

16.39

28.41

29.57

4.55

3.79

28.35

0.45

4.40

0.11

1.36

6.89

(°F-

32) X

5/9

(°C

X 1.8) + 32

*The international system of units

(SYSTEME

INTERNATIONAL) abreviates

"SI"

in

all

languages.
tTo obtain the inverse sequence, divide

by

the given factor.

Eg:

To

convert mm to

in

divide

by

25.4.

--------------------51

NOTES.

____________________

__

CHANGE

OF ADDRESS

AND

OWNERSHI~------------

Any change in address or ownership should be brought

to

the attention

of

the

manufacturer by completing and sending

out

the card supplied below.

NOTICE

TO

ALL

NEW OWNERS: Make sure to receive the warranty registra-

tion card from the previous owner, at the

t1me

the ownership

is

transferred.

Also enclose a

photocopy

of

this registration card when mforming

of

a change

of

ownership.

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CHANGE

OF

ADDRESS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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

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

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BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE

2LO

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO