BOMBARDIER Mirage, 1982 Moto-Ski Mirage I, 1982 Moto-Ski Mirage II, 1982 Moto-Ski Mirage Special Operator's Manual

1982

OPERATOR

8S

MANUAL

I1II

& Special

t.ithod

111Canada

®

"TrademarksofBombardier

'!:'Ie.

All

rights

reserved ©

Bombardier

Inc

414446800

model

V.I.N.

purchase date _

warranty expiry date

To be completed by dealer at time of sale

DEALER

IMPRINT

AREA

MOTO-SKI
FUTURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC

EVEREST
CITATION
OLYMPIQUE
T'NT
NORDIK
SKANDIC

The following are trademarks of Bom­bardier Inc.

BOMBARDIER
SKI-DOO
ALPINE
BLIZZARD
CARRY-BOOSE
ELAN

ELITE

GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE
BOMBARDIER INC.
VALCOURT,QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE2LO

FOREWORD

The Operator Manual and the

Snow­mobile Safety handbook have been
prepared to acquaint the

owner

/ oper-

ator of a

new

snowmobile

with

the var­ious vehicle controls maintenance and
safe operating instructions. Each is in­dispensable for the proper use of the
product, and should be kept

with

the

vehicle at all times.

Should you have any questions per­taining to the warranty and its applica­tion, please consult the

"Often

Asked
Question" section of this manual, or
your selling dealer.

This manual uses the following sym­bols.

....

WARNING:

Identifies an instruc-

~

tion which, if not followed, could

cause personal injury.
...

CAUTION: Denotes an instruc-

'Y tion which, if not followed, could

severely damage vehicle components.

O

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to

fully com-

plete an instruction.
Although the mere of such in-

formation does

not

eliminate the haz-

ard, your understanding of the infor-

mation will promote its correct use.

Most specifications are given in both metric and customary units. Where precise

accuracy is not required, some conversions are rounded to even numbers for
easier use.

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

SAFETY

IN

MAINTENANCE

Observe

the

following

precautions:

•

Throttle

mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.

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

• Never run the engine

without

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

• Never run the engine when the track
is raised

off

the ground

• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the hood removed.

• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a well ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined and
corrected

without

delay.

• Maintain your vehicle in top mechan­ical condition at all times.

• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive sur­faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critical parts
is inevitable.

• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, road
or highways. In most States and
Provinces, it is considered an illegal
operation.

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

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

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

off

the key.

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

with

a snowmobile cover.

• Do not lubricate throttle

and/or

brake cables and housings.

• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte­nance procedures.

• Clean and check operation of the

headlight, taillight and brake light.

• PLEASE READAND UNDERSTAND

ALL

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

IN THIS

MANUAL

AND ON THE

VEHICLE.

This vehicle is built with parts dimensioned in the metric system. All fasteners are

metric and must not be replaced by customary fasteners. Mismatched or incor­rect fasteners could cause damage to the vehicle or possible personal injury.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2

...

.13

INDEX

THE 1982 ULIMITED

WARRANTY"

..

, , . ..

..

. 4

OFTEN ASKED

QUESTIONS.

. .6

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS. .

,.............

., 8

HOW

TO IDENTIFY YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

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

..

9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition light switch, headlamp dimmer

switch,

emer-

gency

cut-out

switch,

light

switch,

manual starter handle, primer, tether

cut-out
switch, speedometer (optional on some models), hood opening, tool box, fuel
gauge, spark plug holder, spare drive belt "

10

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in, inspection 10-hour, inspection checklist .. , .

FUEL

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, injection oil

PRE-START CHECK

Check points " .

..

.,

.

STARTING PROCEDURE

Manual starting, electric starting! emergency

.....

.15

....

.16

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,...18

LUBRICATION

Frequency, drive pulley, steering mechanism, chaincase oil level, drive sus­pension , . . .

..

19

MAINTENANCE

Chart, drive belt,

new

drive belt, pulley guard removal, drive belt removal & in­stallation, brake condition! brake adjustment, brake light switch adjustment,
spark

pluqts).

battery, track condition, track tension and alignment, suspension
condition, suspension adjustment, drive pulley! steering mechanism, steering
adjustment,

muffler

attachment, carburetor adjustment! oil injection pump ad-

justment,

fan belt, engine head nuts, engine

mount

nuts, headlamp beam aim-

ing, bulb replacement, general inspection. . .

..

. 21

STORAGE

drive pulley, fuel tank and carbu-

retor, cylinder lubrication, battery, battery removal and installation, chassis, gen-

eral inspection. .

..

...

.

..

" 31

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart , 35

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

GUIDE..

. .

..

. .36

TOOLS

..

. 38

SPECIFICATIONS

..

. .

..

.39

WIRING

DIAGRAMS.

. . .. . 41

SI

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE.

..

. 44

CHANGE

OF ADDRESSOF

OWNERSHIP

. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. 47

3

LIMITED WARRANTY 1982 MOTO-SKI® SNOWMOBILES

1 . PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST

CONSUMER SALES, every 1982 MOTO-SKI® snowmobile, sold as NEW

AND

UNUSED, by an authorized MOTO-SKI dealer,

for

periods of:

• 12 consecutive

months

for

SPIRIT*, MIRAGE*, FUTURA® models.

• 90 consecutive days

for

GRAND PRIX*

MX,

ULTRA

SONIC* models subject to

the

following:

1. If delivery is made after the 31st day of March of a given year and before the 1st

day of December of the same year, the above 90 day warranty will start on De­cember 1st.

2. If delivery is made

on/or

after the 2nd day of

January

of a given year

but

before

the 31st day of

March

of the same year, all the unused portion of the 90 day pe-

riod will be carried over

to

the next

winter

and

start

again on the 1st day of De-

cember of the same year.

2 -

WHAT

BOMBARDIER WILL DO

BOMBARDIER will repair

and/or

replace, at its

option,

components defective in

material

and/or

workmanship (under normal use and service.l

with

a genuine

BOMBARDIER

component

without

charge

for

parts or labour, at any authorized

MOTO-SKI dealer during said

warranty

period.

3 - CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED

Present to the servicing dealer, the hard

copy

of the BOMBARDIER Customer Re-

gistration card received by

the

customer

from

the selling dealer at time of pur-

chase.

4 - WARRANTY TRANSFER

This

warranty

is transferable to subsequent ownerls)

for

remainder of warranty pe-

riod

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
breaker points

- 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 BOMBARDIER

parts.

• Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the
Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance ser­vices, including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner.

• A sulphated battery.

4

• Vehicles used

for

racing purposes.

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

for

parts and accessories, if any, applies).

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

• Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile not approved in writing
by BOMBARDIER.

• 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 in-

cidental or consequential damages.

Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incide

....

tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may

not

apply.

6 - EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other legal

rights which may vary from state to state, or province to province. Where ap­plicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied

warranties of BOMBARDIER,

its distributors and the selling dealer, including

any warranty

of

merchantability

of

fitness for any particular purpose; other-

wise

the implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty.

How-

ever, some states or provinces do not allow limitations on

how

long an im-

plied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply.
Neither the distributor, the selling dealer, nor any other person

has

been

authorized to

make

any affirmation, representation or warranty other than
those contained in this warranty, and if made, such affirmation, representa­tion or warranty shall not

be

enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other

person.
BOMBARDIER INC. reserves the right to modify

its warranty policy at any

time, being understood that such modification will not alter the warranty

conditions applicable to vehicles sold while the above warranty is in effect.

7 - CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

If a servicing problem or other difficulty occurs, we suggest the following:

1. Try to resolve the problem at the dealership

with

the Service Manager or

Owner.

2. If this fails, contact your area distributor listed in the Operator Manual.

3. Then if your grievance still remains unsolved, you may write to us:

Bombardier Inc.

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

January 1981

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

"Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

5

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:

Why

must my snowmobile be registered?

After

alii

do have my original invoice

as

proof

of when I purchased my snowmobile.

A:

Your warranty is validatany

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

eventofa safety recall.

Q:

How

do 1

know

my vehicle has been

rorllctorclrl

at the

A:

When you

bought

your

snowmobile the dealer

should

have completed,

and

forwarded us the manufacturer's

copy

of

the Customer Warranty Registra-

tion. YOUR DEALER SHOULD HA VEGIVEN YOU THE

HARD

COpy

OF THE

WARRANTY

REGISTRA TION FORM.

Q: I

bought

my snowmobile in O'King County but I snowmobile in Washington

County. Can the dealer in Washington County accept to warranty

work

on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any

authorized dealer in

North

America can

perform

warranty repairs,

providing

the

customer

warranty registration

card

is

nrt:-?w::!.ntP"rj

Q: Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my snow-

mobile?

A:

In this Operator

Manual

provided

with

the vehicle

at

the time

of

first sale.

Q: Will the entire warranty be void or cancelled, if I do not operate or maintain my

new snowmobile as in the Operator's Manual?

A:

The warrantyofthe

new

snowmobile

cannot

be

"Voided"

or "Cancelled".

However,

ifaparticular

failure is caused by operation

or

maintenance

other

than is

shown

in the OperatorManual, THA Tfailure

may

not

be covered

under

warranty. This includes service

work

performed

by

the customer, esoectettv

the criticaladjustments to ignition, timing, carburation

and

oil

injection/or

oil

mixture.

Q:

Would

you

some examples of abnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?

A:

These terms are general

and

overlap each

other

in areas. Some ex-

amples

may

include: running the machine

outofoil, chain failure caused by a

lack

of

lubrication, operating the machine

with

a broken

or

damaged

part

which causes

another

part

to fail,

and

so on.Ifyou have

any

questions

on

or

maintenance, please

contact

your

dealer

for

advice.

6

Q:

What

costs

are

my

responsibility

during

the

warranty

period?

A:

The customer's responsibility includes all costsofnormalmaintenance ser-

vices, non-warranty accidents

and

collision damage, as well as oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidental

or

damages costs as explained

in the warranty.

Q:

Are

"Genuine"

Bombardier

reoiacernent

by

warranty?

used in

warranty

repairs

covered

A:

Yes.

When installed

by

an authorized dealer,

any

"genuine"

Bombardier

part

used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on

the machine.

Q:

If

I sell my snowmobile within the warranty period,

will

the

new

owner

qualify

for

the balance

of

the warranty?

A:

Yes,

provided

the

unit

has already been

with

the manufacturer.

Note that the change

of

ownership card in this manual

should

be completed

and

sent to Bombardier Inc.

Q:

How

can I receive

the

best

owner

assistance?

A:

Thesatisfaction

and

goodwillofthe ownersofBombardier

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

snowmobile

will

be handled

by

your Dealers SalesorService Departments. It

is recognized, however,

that

despite the best intentionsofeveryone concern-

ed, misunderstandings

will

sometimes occur.

If

you have a problem that has

not

been handled to

your

satisfaction through

normal

channels, we suggest

that you discuss yourproblem

with

a memberofdealership management. Fre-

quently, complaints are the result

of

a breakdown in communications

and

can

quickly be resolved

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

the Dealer

himselforthe General Manager.

7

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS

CANADIAN

DISTRIBUTORS

II •

ALPINE

DISTRIBUTORS

LIM
Kalamalka Lake Road
P.O. Box 159

Vernon, British Columbia, V1T

6M2

[phone]

British Columbia

ARNAUD

EQUIPMENTS LTD

469 Arnaud Avenue

Seven Islands, Quebec, G4R 3B3
[phone]

Labrador City, Wabush, Seven Islands

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
Atlantic

Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac,

New

Brunswick,

EOA3GO

[phone]

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

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
(Quebec Branch)
1350 Nobel Boulevard

Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1
[phone] or 655-6121

Province of Quebec

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION

DIVISION
Ontario Branch
230 Bayview Drive

Barrie, Ontario, L4M 2Y8

[phone]

Province of Ontario

TRACT

EQUIPMENT
14325 114th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2Y8
[phone]

Alberta and District of Mackenzie
(N.W.T)

8

STEERS LIMITED

373

Water

Street
Box 1388
St-John's,

Newfoundland,

A1C 5N7

[phone]

Newfoundland and territory of

Labrador (excluding Labrador City and

Wabush)

CONSOLIDATED TURF

(1965)

EQUIP. LTD

972 Powell Avenue

Winnipeg,

Manitoba,

R3H OH6

[phone]

Manitoba, Saskatchewan and a few

countries in Ontario

AMERICAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

4505

West

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

North Dakota, South Dakota, Minne-

sota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois,

Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio

(less

eastern half), Northern Wyoming,

Northern Idaho, Tennessee, Kentucky,

Washington, Virginia, West Virginia

ELLIOTT

&

HUTCHINS

INC.
East Main Street Road
Malone,

New

York 12953

[phone]

New

York, Massachusetts, Connec­ticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
New

Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,
District of Columbia, Eastern half of
Ohio, Maine,

New

Hampshire, Vermont

MILLER EQUIPMENT

AND
RECREATIONAL CENTER
1049

Whitney

Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
[phone]

Alaska

HOW

TO IDENTIFY. YOUR SNOWMOBILE

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

The main components of your

snow­mobile (enqine. 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.

O

NOTE: We strongly recommend that you take note of all the serial numbers

on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company. It will surely

help in the event a snowmobile is stolen.

9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

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A) Throttle Control Lever

B) Brake Control Lever

C)

Ignition/Light

Switch

D) Headlamp

Dimmer

Switch

E) Emergency Cut-Out

Switch

F}

Light

Switch

(Electric Model)

A) Throttle Lever

Located on right side of handlebar.
When compressed, it controls the en­gine speed and the engagement of the
transmission. When released, engine
speed returns automatically to

idle.

B) Brake lever

Located on the left side of handlebar.
When compressed, the brake is ap-

When released, it automatically

returns to its original position. Braking
effect is proportionate to the pressure
applied on the lever and to the type of
terrain and it's snow coverage.

10

G)

Manual

Starter Handle
H} Primer
I) Tether Cut-Out

Switch

J)

(Optional on Some

Models)

C) Ignition/Light

Switch

Manual Start Models

OFF

,ON

Key operated, 2 position switch. To
start engine, first turn key clockwise to
ON position. To stop engine, turn key
counter-clockwise to OFF position.

The

lights are automatically ON when-

ever the engine is running.

OFF

Electric Start Models

+

WARNING: If the switch has

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

starting engine.

F) Light Switch (Electric Start

Models)

A push pull switch type, to illuminate
head/amp and taillight, pull switch
knob.

(Ignition switch must be turned

to ON position).

G) Manual Starter Handle

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

H) Primer

A push-pull button. Pull and push but­ton (2-3 times] to activate primer. The
primer should always be used for cold

engine starts. After engine is warm

however

f it is not necessary to use

primer when starting.

I) Tether Cut-Out

Switch

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

If emergency engine

"shut

off"

is re-

quired, completely pull cap from safety

switch and engine power will be auto-

matically shut "

o

ff" .

O

NOTE: The cap must be installed

on the safety switch at all times in

order to operate the vehicle.

.". ON

- START

OFF

~~=ON-~--

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

"0

FF" position.
To start engine, lever must be in mid­dle

"Olv"

position.

.£..

WARNING: For safety reasons,

~

the emergency

cut-off

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

The driver of this vehicle should fami-

liarize himself with the function of this
device by using it several times on first
outing. Thereby being mentally pre­pared for emergency situations re­quiring its use.

Key operated, 3 position switch. To
start engine, turn key fully clockwise to
START position and hold. Return key
to ON position immediately when en­gine has started. To stop engine, turn
key counter-clockwise to OFF position.

...

CAUTION: Holding key in START

y position when engine has started

could damage starter mechanism.

D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch

The dimmer switch, located on left

side of handlebar, allows correct selec­tion of headlamp beam. To obtain high
or

low

beam simply flick switch.

E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

11

......

WARNING:

If the switch is used

.....

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

J)

Speedometer

The speedometer is linked directly to
the drive axle. Direct-reading dial indi­cates the speed of the vehicle. Odom­eter records the total distance travelled.

Hood Opening

Pull

down

the latches to unlock the

hood from the anchor.

O

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up

until stopped by restraining de-

vice.

&WARNING:

It is dangerous to run

.....

an engine with the hood open un­fastened or removed. Personal injury
could result.

ToolBox

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

Spark Plug Holder

Spare spark plugs can tv ..arried in the

special holes in the air silencer.

Fuel Gauge

Unscrew fuel tank cap and withdraw
dipstick to check fuel level.

......

WARNING: Never use a lit match

.....

or open flame to check fuel level.

12

Spare Drive Belt

Can be installed in belly pan clip.

......

WARNING: Always be carefulnot

.....

to burn yourself on the exhaust
system when removing or installing
drive belt.

Fuse

(Electric

Start

Models)

Starting system is protected

with

a 30
amperes rated fuse. Fuse holder is lo­cated near the battery. If do not
start, check fuse condition and if ne­cessary replace.

Instruments are protected

with

a 15
amperes rated fuse. Fuse holder is lo­cated near the ignition switch. If instru­ments stop operating, check fuse con­dition and if necessary replace.

Decompressor

(For models so equipped)

Two

position (OFF

ION),

push-pull
knob. To engage, pull the decompres­sor knob fully out.

..

CAUTION: The decompressor

,.

provides easier starting by redu­cing engine compression. However,
leaving the decompressor engaged
while running

will

damage your engine.
Always disengage after the engine has
started.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in

With

Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile
engines, a break-in period is required
before running the vehicle at full throt­tle. Engine manufacturer recommen­dation is 10 to 15 operating hours.

Maximum throttle should not exceed

3/4,

however, brief full acceleration
and speed variations contribute to a
good break-in. Continued wide open

throttle accelerations, prolonged cruis-

ing speeds, and lugging are detrimen-

tal during the break-in period.

O

NOTE: A new drive belt

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

15 miles).

10-Hour Inspection

As with any precision piece of mechan­ical equipement, we suggest that after

the

f rst 10 hours of operation or 30

days after the purchase, whichever

comes first, that your vehicle be check­ed by your dealer. This inspection will
give you the opportunity to discuss the

unanswered questions you may have

encountered during the first hours of
operation.

The 10 hours inspection is at the ex-

pense of the vehicle owner.

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10·HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LIST

-./

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

Oil injection pump adjustment

Engine head nuts
Engine

mount

nuts

Muffler

attachment

Chaincase and injection system oil levels

Brake operation and lining condition

Ski alignment (runner condition)
Steering arm, retorque to 42

N-m

(31 ft-Ibsl

Handlebar bolts, retorque to 26

N-m

(19 ft-lbs)
Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubrication (steering, suspension, drive axle)
Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires,

damaged insula-

tion). tighten all loose bolts, nuts and linkage
Operation of lighting system (HI / LO beam, brake light,

etc.).

test

operation of emergency cut-out switch and tether switch

We

recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection.

14

Date of 10 hour inspection

Dealer signature

FUEL

Recommended Gasoline

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

...

CAUTION:

Never experiment

..

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

Recommended Oil

Use concentrated Bombardier snow-

mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil has specially formu­lated oil bases to meet the lubrication
requirements of the Bombardier-Rotax
engine.

If Bombardier snowmobile oil is un-

available, substitute with a high-quality

2 cycle snowmobile oil. Seeoil manufac-

turer recommendations on container.

..,

CAUTION: Never use outboard

..

or straight mineral oils.

Oil Injection

Always maintain a sufficient amount of
Bombardier

50 to 1 snowmobile oil in

the injection

oil tank.

Check level and refill every time you re­fuel.

15

PRE-START CHECK

STARTING

PROCEDURE

Check

Points

• Activate the throttle control lever
several times to check that it oper­ates easily and smoothly. The throt­tle control lever must return to idle
position when released.

• Check fuel level.

• Check injection oil level.

• Check

that

the skis and the track are

not frozen to the ground or

snow

surface and that '"'+,....'"' ..,

...

~'"

operates

freely.

• Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake

fully be­fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

• 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.

16

Manual

Starting

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

2. TEST THROTTLE CONTROL LE-

VER.

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

O

NOTE: The use of the is
not

necessary when en-

is warm.

4. Make sure that the tether

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

the emergency

cut-out

switch

is in the center ON position.

OFF

ON

5. Grasp manual starter handle
and pull slowly until a resistance
felt then

pull vigorously. Slowly re-

lease the rewind starter handle.

.&

WARNING: Do not apply throttle

.....

while starting.

6. Check the operation of the erner-

cut-out

switch and the tether

o vv t rx- r r • Restart the engine .

.&

WARNING: If engine does

not

.....

shut-off when applying the emer­gency cut-out switch and pulling the
tether cut-out cap, stop the engine by
turning

off

the ignition key. Do not

operate the vehicle further, see your
dealer.

7.

Allow

the engine to warm before

operating at full throttle.

Electric Starting

...

CAUTION: Never operate your

..

snowmobile with the battery re-

moved or disconnected.

1. Insert key in ignition switch.

2. TEST THROTTLE CONTROL LE-

VER. ACTIVATE PRIMER

(2 OR 3

TIMES).

O

NOTE: Primer is not necessary

when engine is warm.

3. Make sure that the tether cut-out
cap

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

cut-out

switch

is

in the center ON position.

4. Turn ignition key clockwise

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

...

WARNING:

Do not apply throttle

"'llllIIlp"

while starting.

5. Released key immediately after en­gine has started.

...

CAUTION: Holding key in START

...

position when engine has started

could damage starter mechanism.

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

...

WARNING:

If engine does not

"'llllIIlp"

shut-off when applying the emer­gency cut-out switch and pulling the
tether cut-out cap, stop the engine by
turning off the ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle further, see your
deafer.

7. Aflow the engine to warm before

operating at

fun throttle.

Emergency Starting

Single Carburetor

Models

(with roller round shaft pulley)

Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break, the engine can be started with
an emergency starter rope.

...

WARNING:

Do not start the ve-

"'llllIIlp"

hicle by the drive pulley unless it

isa true emergency situation, have the

vehicle repaired as soon as possible.

Remove the pulley guard from vehicle.
Refer to pulley guard removal proce-

dure page 22.
Assemble the emergency starting clip

and handle to the emergency starting

rope and wind the rope tightly around

the drive pulley.

17

A

WARNING:

Do not wind starting

~

rope around your hand. Hold

rope by the handle only.

Start

as per manual

C'tr.Jrtlrlr1

•

WARNING:

When

starting the

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

Dual Carburetor

Models

(with

roller square shaft pulley)

Remove the pulley guard from the ve­hicle and

wind

the rope

tight

around the drive between
the half and guard,
Start

the as per usual manual

starting.

18

A

WARNING:

When

starting the

~

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

LUBRICATION

Cap

UIUl...l

-H-~

Chaincase.Oil Level

Check the oil level by removing the oil

level cap plug.

Steering Mechanism

..&. WARNING: Do

not

lubricate

.....

throttle

and/or

brake cables and

housings.
Lubricate the ski

legs at grease fittings

until new grease appears at joints.

Coat spring slider cushion

with

grease.

-1

Oil spring coupler bolts.

Frequency

Routine maintenance is necessary for
all mechanized products, and the
snowmobile is no exception. A weekly
vehicle inspection contributes to the
life span of the snowmobile as well as
retains safe and dependable operation.

..&.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.

Drive Pulley

(Roller round shaft

type

single

carburetor models)

This drive pulley requires lubrication bi-

monthly or every 20 hours of opera-

tion .

..&.WARNING: The lubrication

of

.....

the drive pulley should be per­formed only by an authorized dealer. A
disassembly, cleaning, inspection and
lubrication where applicable should
also be performed by the dealer every

50 operating hours or at the end of

each season, whichever occurs first.

The oil should be

level

with

the bottom

of the oil level orifice.

O

NOTE: The chaincase oil capacity
is approximately 200 mL (7 oz.).

19

fitting

Drive Axle

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

(~~)ll-·

o

~/?

I,

'ViJ'!

"~g,

/

t{!~

-~'-'<~

e

~~~--

::~i;

Suspension

Lubricate idler wheels at grease fittings

until grease appears at joints. Use

low

temperature grease only.

It is recommended that the steering
system and suspension be lubricated
monthly or every 40 hours of opera­tion. If the

vehicle is operated in

wet
snow or in severe conditions these
items should be lubricated more fre­quently.

20

MAINTENANCE

The following Maintenance Chart indi
cates regular servicing schedules to be
performed by you or your servicing
dealer. If these services are performed
as suggested, your snowmobile will
give you many years of

low-cost use.

A WARNING: Only perform such

.....

procedures as detailed in this
manual. It is recommended that dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components/systems not covered
in this manual. Unless otherwise spe­cified, engine should beturned OFF

for
all lubrication and maintenance proce­dures..

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Drive belt condition

•

22

Brake condition

•

24

Brake adjustment

•

24

Spark plug(s)

•

24

Battery

•

25

Track condition

•

25

Track tension and alignment

•

26

Suspension condition

•

27

Suspension adjustment

•

27

Drive pulley

•

27

Steering mechanism

•

28

Steering adjustment

•

28

Muffler

attachment

•

28

Carburetor adjustment

•

29

Oil injection pump adjustment

•

29

Fan belt

•

29

Engine head nuts

•

30

Engine

mount

nuts

•

30

Headlamp beam aiming

•

30

General inspection

•

31

O

NO,TE:

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

maintenance.

21

Drive belt removal and
installation

+

WARNING:

At

the removal or in-

stallation of the drive belt be

careful

not

to burn yourself on the ex-

haust muffler.

1. Remove the pulley guard.

2. Loosen the countershaft bearing

re­taining screw and open the bearing
cage.

iRetaining

clip

A

c

Drive Belt Condition

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

track, fast starts

without

warm-up peri-

od, burred or rusty sheave,

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

Check the drive belt width. If less than

2.7 cm

(1

1/16

in), the drive

belt.

New

Drive Belt

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

O

NOTE: Always store a spare belt
in a manner to allow its natural

to be maintained.

BELT &

GUARD

REMOVAL

Pulley Guard Removal

+

WARNING: Pulley guard should
always be in place

when

engine is

running.
A. Raise the hood and remove the re-

taining clip of the rear pin and re­move the pin.

B. Pull the guard

out

of the center re-

taining bolt.

C. Remove the guard.

22

3. Open the driven pulley by twisting
and pushing the

sliding half. Hold in

fully open position.

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

5. Lift the countershaft upward ap­prox. 50 mm (2

in.l

and slip the belt

between the shaft and the bearing

cage to remove completely.

O

NOTE: It may be necessary to

loosen the brake adjustment in

order to easily

lift

the countershaft.

Slip the belt

out

from the drive pulley.

.....

WARNING:

After drive belt in-

....

stallation, always check that the
brake disc is correctly installed bet­ween the brake pads and that the
brake is well adjusted. Check brake
fight operation.

Brake light

-+--+--""\...

switch

Brake pads

~-*-.,..

Brake

disc--+--+-...-.I

\1,.""""'"'1.

To

install

the drive belt, reverse the

procedure.

..

CAUTION: Once beft is installed,

Y be sure to secure the counter-

shaft bearing by closing the bearing
cage and firmly tightening the retaining
screw.

23

Brake Adjustment

Brake should apply fully while brake

control lever is still 13 mm

(1/2")

ap-

proximative from the handlebar grip.
If adjustment

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

off

the adjuster to approximately

1

112 turn. Recheck brake operation.

Brake Condition

The brake mechanism on your snow­mobile

is an essential safety device.

Keep this mechanism in proper

work­ing condition. Above all, do not oper­ate your snowmobile

without

an effec-

tive brake system.

.A..

WARNING:

Brake pucks less

...,.

than 3 mm

(1/8")

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

Brake LightSwitchAdjustment

To check operation:

Pull the brake lever to hold the pads on

the disc. Check that a light resistance

is felt while rotating the driven pulley.
This is the position where the switch
should have

lit the brake light.

To adjust:

Loosen the brake switch lock nut.

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

out

the light.

- Tighten the brake switch lock

nut

and recheck brake light operation.

Lock nut

Spark Plug(s)

Disconnect the spark plug

wirets)

and

remove the spark pluqls).

Check the condition of the

pluqlsl

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

• A black insulator tip indicatesfouling
caused by: carburetor idle speed
mixture

and/or

high speed mixture
too rich, incorrect fuel mixture ratio,
wrong

type of plug (heat

range)

1 or excessive idling.

Brake

3

mm

.A..

WARNING:

Whenever the brake

...,.

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

24

battery fully

• A light grey insulator tip indicates a
lean mixture caused by: carburetor
high speed mixture adjusted too
lean

I

wrong

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

Normal

(brownish)

~

CAUTION: If spark plug condi-

• tion is not ideal, contact your au-

thorized

dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire

feeler gauge.

Reinstall plug (s) and connect

wirets).

Battery (Electric Start Models)

Check level weekly. Electro-

lyte level must at upper level line on

battery casing.

If necessary add distilled water. Bat­tery connections must also be free of
corrosion. If cleaning

is necessary re-

move corrosion using a

stiff

brush then

clean

with

a solution of baking soda

and water. Rinse and dry well.

• CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning

....

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

After reconnecting batteryI coat battery

terminals and connectors

with

petro-

leum jelly to prevent corrosion. Check

that battery is well secured and that

battery

overflow

tube is not blocked or

kinked.

•

WARNING:

Overflow tube must

....

be free and open. A kinked or

bend tube

will restrict ventilation and
create gas accumulation that could re­sult in an explosion. Avoid skin contact

with electrolyte.

...

CAUTION: Prior to charging the

• battery, always remove it from
the vehicle to prevent electrolyte spill­age.

O

NOTE: Always

charged.

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,

cut

or track fibers

are exposed or missing or defective in-

serts or guides are noted, contact your
dealer.

•

WARNING:

Do not operate a

....

snowmobile with a cut, torn or

damaged track.

25

Track Tension and Alignment

Tension:

Lift the rear of vehicle and support

with

a mechanical stand.

Allow

the slide to

extend

normally. Check the gap 13mm

(1/2

11

)

between the slider shoe and the

bottom inside of the track. If the track

tension is

too

loose, the track will have

a tendency to thump.

13 mm

(1Ii'}

..,

CAUTION: Too much tension

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

If necessary to adjust. Loosen the rear
idler wheel retaining screw and the ad-

juster bolt lock nut; then loosen or
tighten the adjuster bolts located on

the inner side of the rear idler wheels. If
correct tension is unattainable. Con­tact your dealer.

O

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment are inter-related. Do not ad-

just one

without

the other.

26

Alignment:

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

A.

WARNING:

Before checking

T track alignment, ensure that the

track isfree of all particles which could
be thrown out while track is rotating.

Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing

clear of track. Ensure

no-ons is stand-

ing in close proximity to the vehicle.

To correct, stop the engine, loosen the
rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lock nuts and tighten the
adjuster bolt on side where the slider
shoe is the furthest to the track insert
guides.

Weight on skis

t

Mark reference

point

on both halves

Lowest

elevation

At the highest position the

weight

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

..

CAUTION: Always turn the left

..

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

Drive Pulley (roller square
shaft

type,

dual carburetor

models only)

Inspect the Duralon bushing condition
by checking the free-play of the sliding

halfpulley. This is achieved by restrain-

ing the inner half and checking

if the

sliding half moves in the direction of
the arrows more than 3 mm

(1/8").

If

so, contact your dealer.

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

Suspension Condition

Visually inspect all suspension compo­nents incfuding slider shoes, springs,

wheels, etc...

O

NOTE: During normal driving,

snow

will act as a lubricant and
coolant for the slider shoes. Extensive
riding on ice or sanded snow, (not to
mention dirt, asphalt, etc. never re­commended) will create excessive heat
build-up and cause premature slider
shoe wear.

Suspension Adjustment

The suspension is adjustable, the front
adjustment for surface condition, the

rear for driver's weight.

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

27

Muffler

Attachment

The

engine/muffler

attaching parts are
vital toward efficient muffler function.
Check

all attachments. Replace the

springs

and/or

tighten if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Close the front of the

skis manually to eliminate all slack from
the steering mechanism.

If adjustment is required:
Loosen the lock nuts of the longer tie

rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the

skis are

properly

aligned.

Firmly

retighten the lock nuts .

3 mm

(1/8")

toe

out

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

To adjust:

Loosen the lock nuts of the shorter tie

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

....

WARNING: The ball joint socket

...

must run parallel

with

the steer-

ing arm. The steering arm must be re-

strained when tightening the tie rod

end lock nuts.

Drive Pulley (roller round
shaft

type,

single carburetor

models)

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

....

WARNING: The lubrication of

...

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

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

42

N-m

(31 tt-lbs)

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

Steering Adjustment

Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm

(1/8/1). To check, measure the distance

between each ski at the

front

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

(118") more than the

rear when the handlebar is horizontal.

Steering Mechanism

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

Torque steering arm bolts to 42 N-m

(31

ft-lbs).

28

Carburetor

Adjustment

...

CAUTION: Never operate your

Y snowmobile with the air intake

silencer disconnected. Serious engine

damage will occur if this notice is dis­regarded.

A) Air

Screw

Adjustment

Completely close the air screw (until a

slight reseating resistance is felt) then

back

off

screw as specified.

B) Idle Speed Adjustment

Turn the idle speed screw clockwise
until it contacts the throttle slide then

continue turning

two

(2) additional

turns. This will provide a preliminary

idle speed Start the engine and
allow it to warm then adjust the idle
speed as per specifications by turning
the idle speed screw clockwise or coun-

ter-clockwise.

..

CAUTION: Do not attempt to set

..

the idle speed by using the air
screw. Severe engine damage can oc­cur.

If idle speed is unattainable con-

tact your authorized dealer.

Oil Injection PumpAdjustment

Proper oil injection pump adjustment is

very important. Any delay in the open-

ing of the pump can result in serious

damage.

TO CHECK

ADJUSTMENT:

eliminate

the throttle cable free-play by pressing

the throttle lever until a light resistance
is felt then hold in The aligning
marks on the

pump

casting and lever

must align perfectly.

If not, contact

your dealer.

Injection pump should be adjusted by

your dealer.

O

NOTE: The oil injection pump

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

Fan Belt

In<"",..,,(",\/--+ belt for cracks, uneven wear,

etc. Check fan belt tension, 6 mm

(1/4")

free-play should exist when

deflection is correct.

If

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

....

WARNING:

If fan protector is re-

T moved, always reinstall after ser-

vicing.

29

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

Adjusting

screws

Adjusting

screws

Headlamp

horizontal

center

line

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 head­lamp height.

Headlamp Bulb Replacement

If the headlamp bulb is burnt, tilt hood,
unplug the connector from the head-

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

Following sequence above shown, tor-

que engine head nuts twice.

IMPORTANT: The engine head nut tor­que should be checked after the first 5
hours of operation.

Engine

Mount

Nuts

Check the engine mount nuts for tight­ness. Retighten

if necessary.

Headlamp Beam Aiming

The angle of the headlamp beam has
been pre-adjusted prior to delivery.

Should you wish re-adjustment, place
the vehicle on a flat surface 7.6 m (25')
from a wall or screen.

Engine Head Nuts

With

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

N.m (16 ft-Ibsl.

TOP VIEW

SIDE

VIEW

Ground

30

Taillight Bulb Replacement

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

two

(2) Phil-

lips head screws.

....

WARNING:

Always check light

....

operation after bulb replacement.

General Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and compo­nents, retighten loose connections.

Check for stripped wires or

rl':HY\'::lr'lorl

insulation. Thoroughly inspect the ve­hicle and tighten loose bolts, nuts and
linkage. 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 Storage
of the snowmobile during long period
of inactivity consists of checking and
replacing missing, broken or worn
parts, proper lubrication and treatment
to insure that parts do not become
rusted; cleaning items such as carbu­retor of oil mixtures, to prevent gum
varnish formation within the carbure­tor; and in general, preparing the

vehi­cle so that when the time comes to use
the snowmobile again it will start and
be in top condition.

....

WARNING:

Only perform such

....

procedures as detailed in this
manual. It is recommended that dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components/systems not cov­ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine shouldbe turned OFF
for

all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

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 ;s

clear of the ground then support

with

a
braceor trestle. The snowmobile should
be stored in such a way that the track
does not stay in contact with the cement
floor or bare ground.

O

NOTE: The track should be rotat-

ed periodically

t (every 40 days).

Do not release track tension.

tIP

CAUTION: To prevent track dam-

'Y age, temperature in the storage

area must not exceed

38°C

(100°F).

Suspension

Remove any dirt or rust. Grease idler

wheels at grease fittings. Wipe

off

sur-

plus. Replace worn slider shoes.

31

Skis

Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumula­tion from the skis and springs. Grease
the ski legs at the grease fittings.
Check the condition of the skis, ski
runners and leaf springs. Replace if

'worn more than half.

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect all components for tightness,

(spring coupler bolts, steering arm

locking bolts, tie rods, ball joints, etc.).
Tighten if necessary. Oil metal moving
joints of the brake mechanism.

.....

WARNING:

Do not lubricate the

,.,

throttle

and/or

brake cables and

housings.Avoid getting oil on the brake

pads.

Coat all electrical connections and
switches

with

a greaseless metal pro-

tector.

If unavailable, use petroleum jel-

ly.

Chaincase

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

Drive Pulley

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

......

WARNING:

The lubrication

and/

,.,

or inspection of the drive pulley
should be performed only by an autho­rized dealer.

Fuel Tank and Carburetor(s)

Remove the cap then using a syphon,

remove the gasoline from tank.

32

.....

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 vici­nity.

Carburetorts) must be dried

out

com­pletely to prevent gum formation dur­ing the period.

Once the fuel tank is emptied, remove

the float chamber drain

pluqts)

from

carburetortsl.

Drain

carburetorts)

and

reinstall

pluqts).

Connect fuel lines. Replace if neces-

sary.

Cylinder Lubrication

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

Use storage

oil (8 oz)

PIN

413904800.

Protection will last for the normal stor-

age period.

Procedure:

- Insert plastic tube in spray head
nozzle.

Remove air silencer.

- Run engine at idle speed.
Spray storage oil directly into carbu-

retor

until engine stalls. (On

twin
carburetor models alternate between
carburetors).

...

CAUTION: Only perform this pro-

...

cedure in a well ventilated area.

If adequate ventilation is

not

available.

Remove spark plugs and spray ap­proximately

1ounce of storage oil in

each spark plug hole and in each
carburetor.

..

CAUTION: Ensurecut-out switch

...

and/or ignition key is in OFF posi-

tion.

Crank over several times.

- Reinstall plugs.

Do

not

run engine during storage peri-

od.

Battery

Remove battery from vehicle and clean

outside surface of battery

with

solution
of baking soda and water. Remove all
deposits from posts then rinse

with

clear tap

water

.

...

CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning

...

solution to enter battery interior

since it will destroy the electrolyte.

Check electrolyte level. Refill if neces­sary

with

distilled water. Fully charge

battery.

I

A stored battery

must

be recharged at

least every

40 days.

..

CAUTION: Prior to charging the

...

batteryI always remove it from the

vehicle to prevent electrolyte spillage.

......

WARNING:

Gases given off by a

~

battery being charged are highly
explosive. Always charge in a well ven­tilated area. Keep battery away from
cigarettes or open flames. Avoid skin
contact with electrolyte.

Coat electrical connections and switch-

es

with

a greaseless metal protector, if
unavailable, use petroleum jelly. Store
unit in a cool, dry place.

Battery Removal & Installation

1. Remove and push aside the injec­tion oil reservoir. Do

not

disconnect

the hose. Remove the

oil reservoir

support.

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

~

CAUTION:

Be careful not to

...

ground positive terminal with the

chassis.

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

4. Lift

out

the battery.

~

CAUTION: Be careful not to dam-

...

age the oil injection pump lever

when lifting out the battery.

5. Reinstall by reversing the procedure.

Chassis

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

..

CAUTION: Plastic alloy cornpo-

...

nents such as fuel tank, controls,

windshield, etc., can be cleaned using

mild detergents or isopropylalcohol. Do
not use strong soaps, degreasing sol-

vents, abrasive cleaners, paint thinners,

etc.

Clean the frame. For the aluminum por-

tion use

onlyJiAluminum cleaner" and

follow instructions on the container.
Touch up all metal spots where paint

has been scratched off. Spray all bare
metal parts

with metal protector. Wax

the cab for better protection.

~

CAUTION: Cover the snowmobile

...

with an opaque tarpaulin. This will
prevent the sun rays or grime from af­fecting the plastic components and ve-

hicle finish.

34

General Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and compo-

nents/ retighten loose connections.

Check for stripped wires or damaged

insulation.
Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and

tighten loose bolts/ nuts and linkage.

O

NOTE: Leave the drive belt

off

the pullevs for the entire storage

period.

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

To simplify the pre-season preparation

we have drawn up a small chart. The

chart indicates servicing points to be

performed by you and your servicing
dealer. If these services are performed
as your vehicle will give
you many hours of fun and

low

cost

use.

IMPORTANT: Observe

all Warnings

and Cautions mentioned

throughout

this manual

which

are pertinent to the

item being checked.

When

component

conditions seem less than satisfactory,

replace

with

genuine Bombardier parts

or suitable equivalents.

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION CHART

TO BE PERFORMED BY DEALER

•

TO BE PERFORMED BY OWNER

0

Change spark plugs*

0

Check chaincase oil level

0

On vehicle equipped

with

fuel filter cartridge, replace cartridge
Check track tension and alignment
Lubricate suspension

0

Inspectdrive belt and install
Check

throttle

cable

for

damage and free operation

Check steering alignmentand ski runner condition

0

Inspectseals

for

possible

cuts

or leaks

0

Check electrical

wiring

(broken wire, damaged insulation)

Inspect condition of starting rope

0

Check tightness of all bolts, nuts and linkage

0

Refill injection oil tank
Refill gas tank

0

Inspectbrake condition and operation

•

Set engine

timing

•

Check pulleys, verify components and clean. Lubricate.

•

Adjust

carburetorts)

•

Adjust

oil injection

pump

•

o

•

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

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

35

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

O

NOTE: The possible 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

WHATTODO

Engine turns over but

l.

No fuel to the engine

Check

the

tank

level.

Check

for

possible

clogging

fails to start or starts of

fuel

line,

item

4.

with

difficulty

2.

Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark

plugs,

tum

ignitiontoOFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plugs.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.Ifengine

continues

to

flood,

see

your

dealer.

3. Spark

plug/

ignition

Check

for

fouledordefective

spark

plug.

Dis·

connect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

reo

move

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plugonengine

cowl,

being

careful

to

hold

away

from

spark

plug

hole.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

for

spark.Ifno

sparks

appear,

replace

spark

plug.Iftrouble

persists,

contact

your

dealer,

4. Clogged fuel line (water or

Remove

and

clean

the

fuel

filter.

Change

filter

dirt)

cartridgeifnecessary.

Check

condition

and

connectionsoffuel

lines.

Check

the

cleanliness

of

fuel

tank.

5. Carburetor

Contact

your

dealer

for

repair.

6. Too much oil in fuel

Contact

your

dealer.

7.

Engine timing

Engine

timing

maybeincorrectoroutofad-

justment.

Contact

your

dealer.

8. Engine compression

Running

withalean

fuel

mixture

may

produce

excessive

engine

wear

resultinginpoor

engine

compression.Ifthis

occurs,

contact

your

dealeratonce.

Engine will

not

turn 1. Seized engine

In

the

case

of a

seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

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SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine Jacksaccelera-

1.

Fouled or defective spark

Check

item

3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

tion or power

plug

to

startorstarts

with

difficulty"

2.

Clogged fuel line (water or

Check

fuel

line

condition.

ISee

item

4 of'En

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty"l.

3. Carburetors

Contact

your

dealer.

4.

Ignition

First

check

item

3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty".

If

the

ignition

system

still

seems

faulty,

contact

your

dealer.

5.

Engine

If

unabletolocate

specific

symptoms,

contact

your

dealer.

Engine continually

1. Faulty spark plug

Check

item

3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

startorstarts

with

difficulty".

2.

Overheating

Carburetor

set

too

lean.

Contact

your

dealer.

3. Engine timing incorrectly set

Contact

your

dealer.

Snowmobile cannot

1. Drive Belt

Check

for

damagedorworn

drive

belt.

Re-

reach full speed

placeifnecessary.

2. Incorrect track adjustment

Check

track

tension

and

alignment.

Readjust

to

specifications.

ISee

Maintenance

Section!'

3.

Engine

Check

item

1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

acceler

ationorpower."

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

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TOOLS

As standard equipment each new

snowmobile is supplied

with

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

Standard Tools

A

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o

c

E

o

D

A. Screwdriver

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

38

E@G

H

F

SPECIFICATIONS

MIRAGE I

MIRAGE II/E

MIRAGE SPECIAL

ENGINE

No. of cylinders

1

2

2

Bore

72 mm (2.83")

62 mm (2.44")

62 mm (2.44")

Stroke

66 mm (2.60")

61 mm (2.40")

61 mm (2.40")

Displacement

268.7 cm

3

(16.4 in

3

)

368.3 cm3(22.47in

3

)

368.3 cm3(22.47 in

3

)

Compression ratio

6.7:1 6.9:1

6.55:1
(corrected)
Maximum R.P.M. 7500 7500

8000

Carburetor type

VM 34

VM 34

2 x VM 34

Carburetor adjustment:

air screw

1

112 turn

1

1/2 turn

1

1/2

turn

- idle speed

1100-1300RPM

1800-2000RPM

1800-2000RPM

Torque:

engine head nuts

22 N.m (16 ft-lbs)

22 N-m (16 ft-lbs)

22

N.m

(16 ft-lbs)

crankcase nuts

22

N.m

(16 ft-lbs) M6 9

N·m

(6 ft-lbs)

M6 9

Nsm (6 ft-lbs)

M822

N.m

(16 ft-Ibs)

M822

N.m (16 ft-lbsl

- magneto ring nut

85 N·m (62 ft-Ibsi

85 N.m (62 ft-lhs)

85

N.m

(62 ft-lbs)

fan nut

65 N.m (48 ft-Ibs) 65

N·m

(48 ft-lbs)

- crankcase engine

22

N·m

(16 ft-lbs)

38

N.m

(27 ft-lbsl

38

Nsm (27 ft-lbs)

support nuts
exhaust manifold bolts

22

N.m

(16 ft-Ibsl 22 N·m (16 ft-tbs)

22 N.m (16 ft-lbsl

electrical starter

M822

N.m

(16 ft-lbsl

bolts

M5 4 N.m (3 ft-lbs)

CHASSIS

Overall length

249 cm (98") 263 em (103

112") 263 cm (103 112")

Overall

width

92.7 cm (36

1/2")

92.7 cm (36

1/2")

92.7 em (36

112")

Overall height

100.3 cm

(39112")

100.3 em (39112")

100.3 em (39

1/2")

Ski stance

82 em

(321/4")

82 em (32

1/4")

82 em (32

1/4")

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

(118")

~.O

mm

(118")

3.0 mm

(1/8")

Torque:

steering arm/ski leg 43

N·m

(32 ft-Ibs)

38

N.m

(28 ft-lbs) 43 N.m (32 ft-Ibsl

bolt

- steering

columnl

26 N·m (19 tt-Ibs) 26

N.m

(19 ft-lbs) 26 N.m (19 tt-lbs)

handlebar

Dry weight 156.8 kg (345 lbs)

man:

169.5 kg (373 lbs) 172kg (380lbs]

5838 cm

2

(905 in

2

)

elect:

179.5 kg (395 lbs)

Bearing area

6225 cm

2

(965 in

2

)

6225 cm2(965 in

2

)

Ground pressure 2.62 kPa (,381 PSI)

man:

2.66 kPa (.386 PSI)

2)1

kPa (,393 PSI)

elect 2.82 kPa (.409 PSI)

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

-

width

38.1 cm (15")

38.1 crn

Itb")

38.1 em (15")

- length

269.3 em (106")

289.6 ern (114")

289.6 em (114")

- tension

13 mm

(112")

gap between slide shoe and bottom inside of track.

alignment

Equal distance between edges of track guides and slider shoes.

Standard gear ratio

15/34

16/33

17/35

Drive belt:

- number

414394500

414394500

4143758 00

Max. width

33. 3 mm (1

5/16")

33.3 mm (1

5/16")

33.3 mm (1

5/16")

- Min.

width

30.1 mm

(13/16")

30.1 mm (1

3/l6")

30.1 mm

(13/16")

Chaincase oil

200mL (7oz.)

200 mL (7 oz.)

200 mL (7oz.l

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ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)
Bulb:

- headlamp

-

tail/stop

- speedometer

- tachometer
Fuse:

- ignition switch
main wiring

- tachometer

Spark plug:

type

- gap

Ignition timing:

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

- stroboscopic timing

FUEL

Gas type
Fuel tank capacity

- SI
Imp.

- U.S.

Injection oil

- type
tank capacity

- SI
Imp.

- U.S.

160

watts

60/60 W

5/21 W

5W (optional)
5W (optional)

15 A (electric model)

30 A (electric model)

.1 A (optional)

N.G.K. BR8ES
.4 mm (.016")

2.52 mm L099") (20°)

6000 RPM

Regular leaded or unleaded

28.4 litres

6.25 gals

7.8 gals

Bombardier snowmobile oil

2.55 L

86 oz.

90 oz.

BRAKE

Type Disk
Lining minimum 3 mm

{1!B")

thickness
Control lever adjustment 13 mm

(1/2") minimum distance from handlebar grip when fully applied.

Bombardier Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications

and/or

to make addi-

tions

to, or improvements in its product without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on

its products previously manufactured.

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GN GREEN

GY GREY

VI VIOLET

OR ORANGE

BR

BROWN

COLOUR CODE

BK

BLACK

WH ~ WHITE

RD RED
BL BLUE

YL YELLOW

..&

WARNING: EnsureaUterminals

.....

are properly crimped on the wires

ana all connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

HEADLAMP

SINGLE CYLINDER

MODEL

ICD

LIGHTING COIL (140 WI

Q)AMPLIFIER

@ CHARGING COILS

@HEADLAMP

(60/60 W)

®LAMP

(5W)

@TAILLAMP

(5-21 W)

(j) FUSE {D.1 A}

'SJIGNITION COIL

..j:::..

--"

GN GREEN

GY - GREY

VI-

VIOLET

OR

- ORANGE

SR BROWN

ON

BK - BLACK
WH - WHITE

RD RED

BL BLUE
YL YELLOW

COLOUR CODE

IGNITiON SWITCH

VI/WH

OR/ilK

BK

OFF

..&.

WARNING:

Ensure all terminals

...

are properly crimped on the wires

and all connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

~I

BRAKELIGHT

SWITCH

8K

l

BK/YL

III

VIIWH

i

[ "'"

"'0"'

ItDWH/BL

,.:

IQ:lK

1.~

TWIN

CYLINDER

MANUAL

START MODEL

ICDLlGHTING COIL

0AMPLIFIER
G)CHARGING COILS
@HEADLAMP

(SO/SO

W)

®LAMP

(5WI

®TAILLAMP

(5121

W)

CDFUSE (0.1 Al

'8) IGNITION COIL

~

IGNITION

SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH

OFF

START

YL

GN

YL

.!:ill

YL

BK

VIIWH

YL/GY

OR/BK

RDfYL

GY

.&

WARNING: Ensure all terminals

....

are properly crimped on the wires

anCi

all connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

HEAOLAMP

~Ii;l

~I

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

GN

RO/GN

VIIWH

GN

BATTERY

~

SPAAK

P LUG

~

WH/BL

;

I~K

l+

14

CD

LIGHTING COIL (140

Wl®

FUSE (30 Al

0AMPLIFlER

@FUSE

(15 Al

G)CHARGING COILS

@STARTER

CD

HEADLAMP (60/60 WI

(jJ)

SOLENO"iD

SWITCH

@LAMP

(5 W)

@BATTERY

(24 Al

@TAILLAMP

(5/21 WI @REGULATOR

RECTIFIER

(2)FUSE (0.1 A) @IGNITION COIL

TWIN

CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START MODEL

.,f::::.

W

51* METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE

BASE

UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length

meter

m

mass

kilogram

kg

liquid

liter

L

temperature

celsius

°C

pressure kilopascal kPa
torque

Newton

meter

Nsrn

speed

kilometer per hour

km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX

SYMBOL

MEANING VALUE

kilo k

one

thousand

1

tOOO

centi

c

one

hundredth

of

a

0.01

rnilli

m

one thousandth of a

0.001

*THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SYSTEME iNTERNATJONAU

ABREVIATES

"Silt

IN ALL LANGUAGES.

44

NOTES

NOTES

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

AND

OWNERSHIP

Any

change in address or ownership should be

brought

to the attention of the

manufacturer by completing and sending out the card supplied below.

:

~

: CHANGE OF ADDRESS

·

: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

·

: OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

:

NEW

ADDRESS:

CITY

NAME

I POSTAL CODE

• NO STREET APT.

CITY STATE ZIP / POSTAL CODE

:....•.....•...........•.•....................•............................

:::::::a.c::g

: CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

• The ownership of this vehicle is transferred

: FROM: _

NAME

TO:

NO

CITY

NO

STREET

NAME

STATE

APT

ZIP

I POSTAL CODE

APT.

ZIP

I POSTAL CODE

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