BOMBARDIER Skandic 377, Skandic 377 R Operator's Manual

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
SONIC
FORMULA

AFTER SALES

SERVICE
BOMBARDIER INC.
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA, JOE 2LO

fi

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~

Quality

Service

The following are trademarks of Bom­bardier Inc.

BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-DOO CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIQUE
BLIZZARD

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

Litho'd

in Canada

~*Trademarks

of Bombardier Inc.

All rights reserved

C Bombardier Inc.

FOREWORD _

The operator manual and the Snow-

mobile Safety Handbook have been

prepared to acquaint the

owner

I oper-

ator of a

new

snowmobile

with

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

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

"Often

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

This manual uses the following sym­bols.

A WARNING: Identifies an

instruc-

...

tion which, if not followed, could

cause personal injury.

...

CAUTION: Denotes an instruction

• which, if not followed, could se-

verely damage vehicle components.

O

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to

fully

com-

an instruction.

Although the mere reading of such in-

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

A WARNING: The engines and the

...

correspondingcomponents iden-

tified in this manual should not be

utilized on

productts]

other than those
mentioned on the cover page of this
manual.

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 becheck­ed for free movement before starting
engine.

• 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 isflammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a well ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow open flames

or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined and

cor-

rected without delay.

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

• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive sur­faces. On such 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 is suggested to protect it against
the inclemency of the weather with
a snowmobile cover.

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

• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-

nance procedures.

• Clean and check operation of the
headlight! taillight and brake light.

• Should removal of a nylon lock nut

be required when undergoing repairs/
disassembly, always replace by new
ones. Tighten as specified in the ap­plicable Shop Manual.

PLEASE

READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL AND ONTHE

VEHICLE.

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

are metric and must not be replaced by customary fasteners cold cause damage

to the vehicle or possible personal injury.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2 _

INDEX

_

THE

1985

HLIMITED

WARRANTY"

4

OFTEN

ASKED

QUESTIONS.

..

. 6

LISTING

OF AREA

DISTRIBUTORS..

. 8

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

Throttle lever, brake lever, parking brake lever, restraining device, gear shift
lever, ignitionllight switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emergency cut-out
switch, tether cut-out switch, horn, rewind starter handle, primer, decem­pressor, adjustable steering handle, speedometer, fuel gauge, hood open­ing, tool box, spark plug holder, spare drive belt holder, hitch

10

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in, 10 hour-inspection, inspection check list

15

FUEL

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, oil injection system, fuel mix-

ture ratio and mixing procedure, fuel/oil mixing chart . . . . . .

..

...

.

17

PRE-START CHECK

Check points

19

STARTING

PROCEDURE

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

..

19

LUBRICATION

Frequency, steering mechanism, drive axle, countershaft support bearing,
transfer ehaft, slidesuspension, chaincase/transmission oil level, drive pulley

21

MAINTENANCE

Chart, belt guard removal, drive belt removal, drive belt condition, new drive
belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, brake light switch adjustment, drive
chain tension, spark plugs, suspension condition, suspension adjustment,
track condition, track tension and alignment, drive pulley, steering
mechanism, steering adjustment! muffler attachment, engine head nuts,
engine mount nuts, carburetor adjustment, fan belt, headlamp beam aim-

ing, bulb replacement, general inspection . . . . . . . . .

..

23

STORAGE

Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase/transmission, drive pulley,
engine and primer lubrication, fuel tank and carburetor! chassis! general
inspection

35

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart. .

..

.

38

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

. . . .

..

. . .

..

39

TOOLS.

..

. . . ....

..

.

..

. .... .... .

..

41

SPECIFICATIONS.

. . . . . . . . . .

..

42

WIRING

DIAGRAMS

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

..

44

SI

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE.

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

..

45

CHANGE

OF

ADDRESS

OR

OWNERSHIP.

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

..

47

THE

1985

LIMITED

WARRANTY

_

1 -

PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC. as

manufacturer,

warrants

FROM THE DATE OF FIRST

CONSUMER SALES, every

1985

BOMBARDIER®

snowmobile,

sold as NEW

AND

UNUSED, 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 ge-

nuine BOMBARDIER

component

without

charge

for

parts or labour, at any au-

thorized BOMBARDIER dealer during said

warranty

period.

3 -

CONDITION

TO HAVE

WARRANTY

WORK PERFORMED

Presenttothe

servicing dealer, the hard

copyofthe 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

war-

ranty

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

installationofparts

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 or

neglect.

• Damage resulting

from

operation of the snowmobile on surfaces other than

snow.

4 _

• Damage resulting from modificationtothe 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,orany

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.

-

400/0

from

December 1stto

December 31 st.

-

300/0

from

January

1st

to

end

of

warranty.

7 - EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED

WARRANTIES

This

warranty

gives you specific rights,

and

you

may

also have

other

legal rights

which

may

vary

from

statetostate,

or province to province.

Where

applicable this

warranty

is expressly in lieu

of

all

other

express-

ed or implied

warranties

of

BOMBARDIER,

its distributorsand

the

seil-

ing dealer, including any

warranty

of

merchantability

of

fitness

for

any

particular purpose; otherwise

the

implied

warranty

is limited to

the

dura-

tion

of

this warranty_

However,

some

states or provinces do

not

allow

limitations

on

how

long an implied

warranty

lasts, so

the

above

limita-

tion

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,

andifmade,

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 in-

cidental or consequential damages, so

the

above limitation or exclusion

may

not

apply.

BOMBARDIER

INC.

reserves

the

right to

modify

its

warranty

policy

at

any

time,

being understood

that

such modification will not alter

the

war-

ranty conditions applicable

to

vehicles sold

while

the

above

warranty

is in

effect.

8 -

CONSUMER

ASSISTANCE

If a servicing problem or

other

difficulty

occurs,

we

suggest

the

following:

1.

Try

to

resolve

the

problem at

the

dealership

with

the

Service Manager 0

Owner.

2. If

this

fails,

contact

your

area

distributor

listed in

the

Operator Manual.

3. Then if

your

grievance stilt remains unsolved,

you

may

write

to

us:

Bombardier Inc.
Service Department
Recreational Products Division

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO

February

1984
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada,

JOE 2LO

®*Trademarks

of Bombardier Inc.

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 valid at any authorized dealer

of

the product. Your regis­tration is the key element in providing the servicing dealer with the necessary
data to complete warranty claim forms. This information is also used to

notify

owners in the eventofa safety recall.

Q: I

bought

my

snowmobile

in

O'Kinq

County

butIsnowmobile

in

Washington

County.

Can

the

dealer in

Washington

County

accept

to

perform

warranty

work

on

my

snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any authorizeddealer in North America can perform warrantyrepairs,

providing the customer warranty registration

card

is presented.

Q:

Where

can I find

information

on the lubrication and

maintenance

of my

snow-

mobile?

A:

In this Operator Manualprovided with the vehicle at the timeoffirst 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 "Cencell-

ed".

However,ifa particular failure is caused by operation

or

maintenance

other

than is

shown

in the Operator Manual, THATfailure

may

not

be covered

under warranty. This includes service work

performed

by

the customer,

especially the criticaladjustments to ignition, timing, carburation

and

oil

injec-

tion/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 failure caused
by

a lackoflubrication, operating the machine with a broken or damaged

part

which causes another

part

to fail,

and

so on.Ifyou have any specific ques-

tions on operation or maintenance, please

contact

your dealer

for

advice.

Q:

What

costs

are

my

responsibility

during

the

warranty

period?

A:

Thecustomer'sresponsibilityincludes all costsofnormal

maintenance ser-

vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents

and

collision damage, as well as oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidentalor consequentialdamages costs as explained

in the warranty.

6 _

Q: Are

"Genuine"

Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered

by warranty?

A:

Yes.

When installed by an authorized dealer, any

"genuine"

Bombardier

part

used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on

the machine.

Q:

If

I sell my snowmobile within the warranty period, will the

new

owner

qualify

for the balance

of

the warranty?

A:

Yes,

provided the unit has already been registered with the manufacturer.

Note that the change

of

ownership card in this manual should be completed

and

sent to Bombardier Inc.

Q:

How

can I receive the best owner assistance?

A: The satisfaction and

goodwill

of

the owners

of

Bombardier products are

of

primaryconcern to your dealer

and

BombardierInc. Normetlv, any problems

that arise in connection with the sales transaction or the operation

of

your
snowmobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Departments.
It isrecognized, however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concern-

ed, misunderstandings will sometimes occur.

If

you have a problem that has

not

been handled to your satisfaction through

normal

channels, we suggest

that you discuss your problem with a member

of

dealership management. Fre-

quently, complaints are the result

of

a breakdown in communications

and

can

quickly be resolved by a member

of

the dealership management.Ifthe prob­lem already has been reviewed with the Sales 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
Snediac. New Brunswick, EOA 3GO
(506)

386-6117

Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia,

New

Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

Quebec Branch
1350

Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1
[phone]

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, A1B 3N1

(709)

722-6700

HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTD.
165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 1G2
{514}

697-8500

North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin

AMERICAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

All States (excluding Alaska)

SERVICE

East Main Road
Malone,

New

York

12953

[phone]

-

4505

West Superior Street
P.O. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota

55806

[phone]
P.O. Box

1569

Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401

(208)

529-9510

NATIONAL SALES

OFFICE

- O'Hare Lake Plaza
2350

Devon Avenue
Suite 1
Des

(312)

LHrS-H~14U

MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER

1049

Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(90l)

274-9513

Alaska

8 _

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

_

The main components of your snow-

mobile (engine, trackis) and frame) are

identified by different serial numbers. It
may sometimes become necessary to
locate these numbers for warranty pur­poses or to trace your snowmobile in

the event of theft.

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

.L..---VEHICLE

SERIAL NUMBER

O

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

on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company.

It will surely

help in the event a snowmobile is stolen.

_______________

9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS _

F

A) Throttle Control Lever

B) Brake Control Lever

C) ParkingBrakeLever(SksndicR only)

D) Parking Brake Lever Restraining

Device (Skandic R only)
E) Gear Shift Lever (Skendic R only)
F) Ignition/Light Switch

G) Headlamp Dimmer Switch

H) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

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.

o

~I-!'--~...I....l-..:L.--~-.J----J..L.-

__

I

...--~--L

14-----K

I) Tether Cut-Out Switch

J)

Horn (Skendic R only)

K) Rewind Starter Handle
L) Primer

M) Adjustable Steering Handle
N) Speedometer

0)

Fuel Gauge/Tank Cap

P)

Hood

Opening

B)

Brake

Lever

Located on the left side of handlebar.
When compressed, the brakeisapplied.
When released, it automatically returns
to its original position. Braking effect is
proportionate to the pressureapplied on
the lever and to the type of terrain and
its

snow

coverage.

C)

Parking

Brake

Lever

(Skandic R only)

Located on right side of handlebar. Use
to park the vehicle.

10 _

D) Parking Brake Restraining

Device

(Skandic R only)

Device used to maintain the parking
brake locked.

To lock: Strongly press then turn the
device clockwise to maintain the lever
in place.

To unlock: Pressthe leverthen turn the

device counterclockwise.

tIP

CAUTION:

Always

unlock the

...

restraining device prior to acti­vating the throttle lever and moving
the vehicle.

E)

Gear

Shift

lever

(Skandic R

only)

At 2 position (forward/reverse) gear
shift lever. Pull lever out for forward
speed or push in for reverse.

....

WARNING: This snowmobile is

~

capable of a fast reverse. On first
outing, operator should become fami­liar with this operation by practicing on
level ground. Always apply the brake
before shifting and come to a complete
stop then while holding brake on,
change gear. This is particularly impor­tant while on a slope. Ensurethe path
behindisclear of obstaclesor bystand­ers. Fast reverse, while turning, could
result in loss of stability.

F)

Ignition/light

Switch

Keyoperated, 2 position switch. To start
engine, turn key fully 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.

G) 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.

_____________

11

I)

Tether

Cut-Out

Switch

Attach tether cord to wrist or other con­venient location then snap tether cut­out

cap over receptacle before starting

engine.

The driver of this vehicle should fami­liarize himself with the function of this
device by using it several times on first
outing. Thereby being mentally pre-

pared for emergency situations re­quiring its use.

......

WARNING:

If the switch has

T been used in an emergency situa-

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

H) EmergencyCut-Out Switch

A push pull type switch located on the

right side of the handlebar. To stop the
engine in an emergency, push the but­ton to the lower

off

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

+ON t OFF

~s

If emergency engine

"shut

off"

is re­quired, completely pull cap from
switch and engine power will be auto-

matically shut

"off".

O

NOTE: The cap must be installed

on the safety switch at all times in

order to operate the vehicle.

......

WARNING: If the switch is used

T in an emergency situation the

source of malfunction shouldbe deter­mined and corrected before restarting
engine.

J)

Horn

(Skandic R only)

Located on left side of handlebar. Ad­just as the driver's preference. Squeeze
to hoot.

......

WARNING:

Do not adjust too

T

low

as the horn might contact

hood and/or dash while turning.

K)

Rewind

Starter

Handle

Auto

rewind type located on right hand

side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,

pull handle.

L)

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, it is not necessary to use

primer when starting.

M)

Adjustable Steering Handle

- Remove steering cover.

Loosen the four (4) retaining screws.

- Adjust the handle to the desired po-

sition .

......

WARNING:

Do not adjust too

T high as the brake lever may con-

tact

the windshield

when

turning.

Lower position
to stop engine

position

starting

12 _

- Lock the steering handle In place by
tightening the four (4) retaining
screws to 26 N

-m (19 ft-Ibsl.

ReinstaII steering cover.

N)

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.

The trip meter reset button is located on

the speedometer housing. To reset,

open hood and turn black knob counter­clockwise until all numbers read zero.

Speedometer

Turn

counter-clockwise

0)

Fuel

Gauge/Tank

Cap

Unscrew fuel tank and

withdraw

dipstick to check fuel

A WARNING: Never use a lit match

T or open flame to check fuel level.

P)

Hood

Opening

Pull

down

the latches to unlock the

hood from the anchor.

O

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up

until stopped by restraining device.

A WARNING: It is dangerous to run

T an engine with the hood open un-

fastened or removed. Personal injury
could result.

Tool

Box

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 be carried in the
special holes in the air silencer.

Spare

Drive Belt

Holder

A spare drive belt can be installed in bel­ly pan clip.

A WARNING: Always be careful not
T to burn yourself on the exhaust

system

when

removing or installing

drive belt.

_______________

13

Hitch

Fixed on the rear bumper. A hair pin is

supplied to lock the hook attachment.

....

WARNING: When towing a sled

....

or trailer, always ensure to lock

the hook attachment with the hair pin.

Trailers or sleds towed behind a snow­mobile should always be loaded in a
way to obtain the lowest possiblecenter
of gravity. Use a rigid

tow

bar when

pulling a

tow

sled behind your snowmo­bile. When you are pulling passengers
in a trailer or

tow

sled, use moderate
speed and avoid rough terrain for their
safety. Also,

haveallpassengersget out

of a towed vehicle and walk across all
roads.

14·

_

BREAK-IN PERIOD _

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, prolongedcruising

speeds,
and lugging are detrimental during the
break-in period.

O

Na TE: Recommended fuel/oil

ratio is 40: 1 during engine break-

in period.

This will assure additional protection

during the initial engine break-in.

~CAUTION:

Remove and clean

...

spark plugsafter engine break-in.

O

Na TE: A new drive belt requires

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

15 miles).

10-HOUR

INSPECTION

As with any precision piece of mechan-

ical equipment, we suggest that after

the first 10 hours of operation or 30

days after the purchase, whichever
comes first, that your vehicle be check­ed by your dealer. This inspection will
give you the opportunity to discuss the
unanswered questions you may have
encountered during the first hours of

operation. Remember that it iseasierto

remedy at this time than to allow the
snowmobile to operate until a possible
failure occurs.

The

10

hour inspection is at the ex-

pense of the vehicle owner.

______________

1h

10-HOUR

INSPECTION

CHECKLIST

"

Engine

timing
Fan belt tension
Spark plugs condition: (Remove and clean)
Carburetor adjustment
Engine head

nuts

Engine

mount

nuts

Muffler

attachment
Chaincase/transmission oil level
Brake operation and lining condition
Skis alignment (runners condition)
Steering arm retorque

to:

60

N.m

(44

ft-Ibs)

Handlebar bolts, retorque

to

26 Nsm (19

tt-lbsl

Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubricate (steering, suspension, drive axle,

countershaft

support

bearing, transfer shaft)
Electrical

wiring

(loose connections, stripped wires, damaged

insulation), tightened 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

list.

Date

of

10

hour inspection

Dealer signature

16 _

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.

.

....

WARNING: Never

"top

up"

the

T gas tank before placingthe vehi-

cle in a warm area. At certaintempera­tures, gasoline

will expand and over­flow. Always wipe off any gasoline
spillage from the snowmobile.

Recommended Oil

Use BLIZZARD oil (PIN

496

0135

00

500

rnl) available from your dealer. This

type of oil will

flow

at temperatures as

low

as minus

40°C

(-40°F).

It is a blend of specially selected base
oils and additives

which

provides

out­standing lubrication, engine cleanliness
and

minimum

spark plug fouling.

If BLIZZARDoil is unavailable, substitute
with

Bombardier

Snowmobile

Injection

Oil (PIN

496

0133

00

1 liter).

..,

CAUTION: Never use outboard

..

or straight mineral oils.

Fuel

Mixture

Ratio

It

Mixing

Procedure

Oil must be added to the gasoline in pre­measured

amounts

then both oil and

gasoline should be

thoroughly

mixed

together before fueling the tank.

The importance of using the correct fuel
mixture cannot be overstressed. An in­correct fuel ratio results in serious
engine damage. Recommended fuel
ratio is

50/1 (40/1 during break-in

period).

51 UNITS

500

mL oil to 25 liters =

5011

IMPERIAL UNITS

16 oz oil to 5 imp. gals 50/1

or

500

mL oil to 5

1/2

imp. gals 50/1

U.S.

UNITS

12 oz oil to 5 U.S.

gals=

50/1

O

NOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing, oil

should be kept at room tempera-

ture.
To mix the gasoline and oil always use

a separate clean container. Never mix
directly in your

snowmobile

tank. For

best results, acquire

two

containers,

either plastic or metal.

Draw

from

one

until

empty

then use the second one .

....

WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-

T ble and explosive under certain

conditions. Always manipulate in a

well ventilated area. Do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparksin the vici­nity. If gasoline fumes are noticed

while driving, the cause shouldbe

de-

termined and corrected without delay.

Never add fuel while the engine isrun­ning. Avoid skin contact with fuel at
below freezing temperatures.

______________

17

1. Pour approximately 4 liters (one
gallon) of gasoline into a clean

con-

tainer.

FUEL/OIL

MIXING

CHARTS

(50

to

1

ratio)

~

I

~

b

4

j

=t

'I

I

~

10

11

20

v

•

8

I

b

4

I

!

I

10 12

I~

fQ

you need

Imp, oz.

of oil

...

tOl

u...

of.-

A.

USE BLIZZARD OIL

for

Imp.

....

ofga

A

you need

U,S, oz. of oil .....

tor

U.s.

....

of.-

A

2. Add the full amount of oil required for
the mixture.

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

4. Add the remainder of the gasoline.

5. Once again thoroughly agitate the
container. Then using a funnel with
a

FINE

MESH

SCREEN

to prevent the
entry of foreign particles, pour the
mixture into the snowmobile tank.

+

WARNING:

To prevent fuel spill-

age, a funnelmust always be used

when

filling the gas tank.

O

NOTE: When using pre-mixed

fuel, always shake the container
thoroughly as the oil has a tendency to
settle.

18 _

PRE-START

CHECK

_

Check

Points

• ACTIVATE THE THROTTLE CON­TROL

LEVER

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

• Check fuel level.

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

face and that steering operates
freely.

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

fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

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

stacles.

.&.

WARNING: Only start your snow-

~

mobile once all components are

checked and functioning properly.

STARTING

PROCEDURE _

Test throttle control lever.
Check that the emergency cut-out

switch is in the ON position.

O

NOTE: The use of the primer is not

necessary when the engine is

warm.

t ON

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

Upper position

before starting engine

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
purl vigorously. Slowly release the re­wind starter handle .

.&.

WARNING:

Do not apply throt-

~

tie while starting.

Before Riding

Check operation of the emergency cut­out

switch! and tether switch. Restart

engine.

Activate the primer (2 or 3 times).

_____________

19

• WARNING: If engine does

not

T shut-off when applying the emer-

gency

cut-out

switch

and or

when

pulling

the

tether

cut-out

cap, stop

the

engine by turning

off

the

ignition

key. Do

not

operate the vehicle

fur-

ther, see

your

dealer.

Allow the engine to warm before oper­ating at full throttle.

Emergency

Starting

Should the rewind starter rope fray and

break, the engine can be started

with

an emergency starter rope.

• WARNING: Do

not

start

the

ve-

T hicle by the drive pulley unless it

is a true emergency situation, have
the vehicle repaired as soon as possi-

ble.

• WARNING: Do not

wind

starting

Trope

around

your

hand. Hold

rope by the handle only.

Remove the belt guard from the vehi­cle and wind the emergency rope tight
around the drive

pulley between the
sliding half and the roller guard. Start
the engine as per usual manual starting.

• WARNING: When starting

the

T 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 belt guard.

Roller

guard

20 _

LUBRICATION

_

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 isrecommended that dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components/systems not cov­ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine shouldbeturned OFF
for all lubrication and maintenance

procedures.

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.

+

WARNING: Do not lubricate

throttle and/or brake cables and

housings.

Steering

Mechanism

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

with

grease.

#'

Oil spring coupler bolts, ball joints and
steering column bushings.

Drive Axle (Skandic Only)

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

...

CAUTION:

When

lubricating the

..

drive axle bearing, do not apply

excessive grease as the seal will be

pushed out of its housing. Check seal
position with finger.

Countershaft Support Bearing

(Skandic Only)

Lubricate at grease fitting, using

low

temperature grease.

Transfer

Shaft

(Skandic R Only)

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

22 _

Slide Suspension

Lubricate idler wheels at grease fittings

until grease appears at joints. Use

low

temperature grease only.

Also lubricate

front

& rear arms at

grease fittings.

Chaincase/Transmission Oil

Level

Check the oil level by removing the oil
level cap plug.

Skandic

Cap plug

The oil should be level with the bottom
of the oil level orifice.

O

NC?TE:

Th~

chaincase oil capaci-

ty IS approximately 455 ml (16 imp.

oz.).

Skandic R:

O

N<?TE:

The,

chaincase oil capaci-

ty

IS approximately

200

ml (7 imp.

oz.).

To !ill, remove filler plug from top of

chaincase or transmission, Refill as re-

quired using Bombardier chaincase oil

(PIN

413

8019

00

200

ml).

-----

23

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 isrecommended that dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components

I systems not cov-

ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned OFF
for

all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

MAINTENANCE

'E

'E

CHART

0

0

Cl:l

LD

0

m

CJ)

~

~

ID

ro

-

>-

.-

0.

>-CE

.?- C E

ro

E

B

:::;;Z(l)~

-Eg;.Y

ID

00

~

lli~o

§IDO

(,) 0

0

$

.....

"'"

~

.....

o

C,-N~

Cl:l

ON

oeo

OOM_

0:

Drive belt condition

•

27

Brake condition

•

27

Brake adjustment

•

28

Spark plugs

•

29

Suspension condition

•

30

Suspension adjustment

(as required)

30

Track condition

•

30

Track tension and alignment

•

30

Drive pulley

•

32

Steering mechanism

•

32

Steering adjustment

•

32

Muffler attachment

•

33

Engine head nuts

•

33

Engine mount nuts

•

33

Carburetor adjustment

•

33

Fan belt

•

33

Headlamp beam aiming

•

34

General inspection

•

34

o

NO!E: The ten hour inspection is a very important part of proper service and

maintenance.

24 _

Belt Guard Removal

+

WARNING: Belt guard should

always be inplace 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.

Drive Belt Removal and
Installation

+

WARNING:

At

the removal or in-

stallation of the drive belt be care­ful not to burn yourself on the exhaust
muffler.

Never

start or run engine

without

the drive belt installed. Run-

ning an unloaded engine is dangerous.

Skandic

1. Remove the belt guard.

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

3. Open the driven pulley by

twisting
and pushing the sliding half. Hold in
fully open position.

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

--

25

4. Lift the countershaft upward approx.

50 mm (2 in.) and slip the belt bet-

ween 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.

5. Slip the belt out from the drive pulley.

To install the drive belt, reverse the pro­cedure .

...

CAUTION: Once belt is installed,

Y be sure to secure the counter-

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

....

WARNING: After drive belt in-

.....

stallation, always check that the

brake

disc is correctly installed be-

tween the brake pads and that the

brake is well adjusted. Check brake
light operation.

Brake light

switch

Brake pads

Bra

ked

isc

----lilo---&-:IlI6ollf--t

Skandic R

1. Remove the belt guard.

2. Unlock and raise driven pulley sup-

port.

Drive pulley

support

3. Open the driven pulley by twisting

and pushing the sliding half. Hold in
fully open position. Slip slackened
belt over the top edge of the sliding
half.

26 _

Minimum projection of

fixed pad: 1 mm

(1/32")

Skandic R

...

WARNING: Brake pads must be

~

replaced as soon as only 1 mm

(1/32")

of the fixed lining is still pro-

jected out of caliper. Replacement

must be performed by an authorized
dealer.

Brake pads

3 mm

(1/8")

min.

thickness

Brake Condition

The brake mechanism on your snow­mobile is an essential safety device.

Keepthis mechanism in proper working
condition. Above all, do not operate
your snowmobile

without

an effective

brake system.

Skandic

...

WARNING: Brake linings less

~than

3 mm (118") thick must be
replaced. Replacement must be per­formed by an authorized dealer.

To install the drive belt, reverse the pro­cedure.

..

CAUTION: Once belt is installed

T be sureto lock driven pulley sup-

port.

Drive Belt Condition

Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or ab­normal wear (uneven wear, wear on
one side, missing cogs, cracked fabric).

If abnormal wear is noted, probable
cause could be pulley misalignment, ex­cessive R.P.M. with frozen track, fast
starts

without

warm-up period, burred
sheave, oil on belt or distorted spare
belt. Contact your dealer.

Check the drive belt width. If less than
30 mm (1

3/16

in), replace the drive

belt.

New

Drive Belt

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

O

NOTE: Always store a spare belt

in a manner to allow its natural

shape to be maintained.

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

____________

- 27

Brake

Adjustment

Skandic

Brake should apply fully while brake

control lever is still 13 mm

(1/2"}

ap-

proximative from the handlebar grip.

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

the adjuster to approximately 1 1/2

turn. Recheck brake operation.

• WARNING: Whenever the brake
...

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

Skandic R

The brake mechanism is a self-adjusting
type. If a quicker brake response is

desired, strongly pull the brake lever
several times, this will actuate the self
adjusting mechanism.

Strongly pull

After the adjustment, brake should ap-

ply fully when lever is approximatively

13 mm

(1/2")

from handlebar grip. If

not, do not tamper with the brake, con-

tact your servicing dealer.

+

-t

This also apply to parking brake lever.

Brake Light

Switch

Adjustment

Skandic

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.

28 _

e

··

·''''';.-ll'~~~''{¥:''#·

....

~.

Fouled
(black)

....

__

Rubber

plug

Normal

(brownish)

Overheated

(light

greyl

Spark

Plugs

Disconnect the spark plug wires and
remove the spark plugs.

Check the condition of the plugs.

• A brownish tip reflects ideal condi­tions. (Carburetor adjustment, spark

plug heat range,

etc.. are correct.)

• A black insulator tip indicates fouling

caused by: carburetor idle speed mix­ture and/or high speed mixture too

rich, incorrect fuel mixture ratio,

wrong type

of spark plug (heat range),

or excessive idling.

• A light grey insulator tip indicates a

lean mixture caused by: carburetor
high speed mixture adjusted too
lean, wrong spark plug heat range,
incorrect fuel mixture ratio, or a leak­ing seal or gasket.

nut

to

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

light

Brake light switch

rl:.tl~

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

Skandic

R

Brake light switch is not adjustable on
this vehicle and is part of the brake lever
assembly.

Drive

Chain

Tension

(Skandic

R only)

Remove rubber plug and check chain
tension. Free-play must be from

4 to 7

mm

(5/32

to

9132").

To adjust, loosen lock nut and turn ad-

juster bolt to obtain the specified free-

play. Tighten lock nut and recheck

chain tension.

..,CAUTION:

If spark plug condi-

..

tion isnot ideal, contact yourau-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire feeler
gauge.

Reinstall plugs and connect wires.

_____________

29

Suspension

Condition

Visually inspect all suspension compo­nents including slider shoes, springs,
wheels, etc...

O

NOTE: During normal driving,
snow

will act as a lubricant and
coolant for the slider shoes. Extensive
riding on ice or sanded snow, 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.

Skis/track transfer

weight

When the front adjuster blocks are at
the lowest elevation more weight is

distributed on the skis.

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 right side blocks in
a counter-clockwise direction. Left
and right adjuster blocks of each ad-

justment must always be set at the

same elevation.

O

NOTE: Fordeepsnow condition or

hill climbing, it is recommended to
place the front adjuster blocks on the
highest position.

Track

Condition

Lift the rear of the vehicle and support

it

off

the ground. With the enqine off,
rotate the track by hand, and inspect
condition. Ifworn, cut or track fibers are
exposed or missing or defective inserts
or guidesare 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. Check the gap 13 mm

(1/2'

') 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 (112")

3o _

_ CAUTION: Too much tension will

...

result in

power

loss and ex-

cessive stresses on suspension com-

ponents.

If necessary to adjust; loosen the rear
idler wheel retaining screw and the ad­juster bolt lock nut; then loosen or
tighten the adjuster bolts located on the

inner side of the rear idler wheels. If cor-

rect tension is unattainable, contact your

dealer.

Retaining screw

loosen

O

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 iswell centered; equal distance
on both sides between edges of track
guides and slider shoes.

+

WARNING: Beforecheckingtrack

alignment, ensurethat the track is
free of all particles which could be
thrown out while track isrotating. Keep
hands, tools, feet and clothing clear of
track. Ensure

no-one is standing in

close proximity to the vehicle.

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

Guide Slider Guide

• / shoes

~

•

~~hisside.

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

---------

31

Drive

Pulley

Inspect the Duralon bushing condition
by checking the free-play of the sliding
half pulley. This is achieved by restrain­ing the inner half and checking if the
sliding half moves in the direction of the

arrows more than 3 mm

(1/8

u

),

If so,

contact your dealer.

Mark reference

point

on both halves

Maximum free-play

3 mm

(liB")

Steering

Mechanism

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

ball joints, spring coupler bolts,

etc.). If necessary, replace or retighten.
Torque steering arm bolts to 60

N-m

(44 ft-lbs).

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

worn.

Steering

Adjustment

Skis shouId 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

(1/8")

more than the

rear when the handlebar is horizontal.

IMPORTANT: Closethe front of the skis
manually to eliminate all slack from the
steering mechanism.

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 steering arm

must

be re-

strained

when

tightening

the

tie rod

end

lock

nuts.

32 _

Muffler

Attachment

The engine/muffler attaching parts are
vital toward efficient muffler function.
Check all attachments. Replace the
springs and/or tighten if necessary.

Engine

Head

Nuts

With the

ENGINE

COLD, check that the
engine head nuts are tight and equally
torqued to 21

N-m

(15 ft-lbsl.

Following sequence above shown, tor­que 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.

Carburetor

Adjustment

..,

CAUTION: Never operate

your

...

snowmobile

with

the

air intake
silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage

will

occurifthis

notice is dis-

regarded.

A)

Air

Screw

Adjustment

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

off

screw: 1 1/2 turn.

B)

Idle

Speed Adjustment

Turn the idle speed screw clockwise un­til it contacts the throttle slide then con­tinue turning two (2) additional turns.
This will provide a preliminary idle speed
setting. Start the engine and allow it to
warm then adjustthe idle speedby turn-

ing the idle speed screw clockwise or

counter-clockwise. Idle speed: 1800-

2000 R.P.M

.

...

CAUTION: Do

not

attempt

to set

...

the

idle speed by using

the

air
screw. Severe engine damage can oc­cur. If idle speed is unattainable con­tact

your

authorized dealer.

Fan Belt

Inspect belt for cracks, uneven wear,
etc. Check fan belt tension, 10 mm

(3/S/f)

free-play should exist when de-

flection is correct.

If belt seems damaged or

if tension is

incorrect, contact your dealer immedi-

ately.

A WARNING: If fan protector is re-

~

moved, always reinstall after ser-

vicing.

_____________

33

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

Beam

Aiming

The angle of the headlamp beam has
been

pre-adjusted

priorto

delivery.

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

tf@

v

....

' 0

~

To adjust, remove the four caps, turn

upper or lower adjusting screws to ob-

tain desired beam position.

Adjusting

screws

Bulb

Replacement

If the headlamp bulb is burnt, tilt hood,
unplug the connector from the head­lamp. Remove the rubber boot and un­fasten bulb retainer clips. Detach the
bulb and replace.

Ground

TOP

VIEW

SIDE

VIEW

Headlarnp

horizontal

center

line

(

Center line

intensity zone

Intensity zone
of high beam
(projected on

the wall)

50 mm

(2")

If taillight bulb is burnt, expose the bulb
by removing the red plastic lens. To
remove, unfasten the two (2) 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 damaged in­sulation. Thoroughly inspect the vehicle
and tighten loose bolts, nuts and linkage.
Inspect skis and ski runners for wear.

34 _

STORAGE _

It is during summer, or when a vehicle is
not in use for any length of time that pro­per storage isa necessity. Storage of the

snowmobile during long periodof 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 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/systemsnot covered
in this manual. Unless otherwise

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

Track

Inspect the track for wear, cuts, missing
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 cement floor
or bare ground.

O

NOTE: The track should be rotat-

ed periodically, (every

40

days).

Do

not

release track tension.

_ CAUTION: To prevent track dam-

....

age, temperature in the storage

area must not exceed

38°C

(100°F).

Suspension

Remove any dirt or rust. Grease idler
wheels at grease fittings. Wipe

off

sur-

plus. Replace

worn

slider shoes.

Skis

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

worn

more than half.

~

~~

Ski runner

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In­spect 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 oilon the brake

pads.

Coat all electrical connections and swit­ches with a greaseless metal protector.

If unavailable, use petroleum jelly.

_____________

35

Filler

-....

plug

Engine and Primer Lubrication

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

To perform the storage procedures
(engine and primer valve) proceed as
follows:

Engine

1. Start the engine and allow it to run at
idle speed until the engine reaches its
operational temperature.

2. Stop the engine, remove the air si­lencer box, start the engine.

3. Using

"Bombardier

Snowmobile In-

jection

Oil",

squirt oil into the carbu-

retor throat until the engine dies.

4. Remove the spark plugs and pour ap-

proximately

85 ml (3 imp. oz.) of oil

into the cylinders.

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

6. Reinstall the spark plugs and the air

intake silencer.

Do not run engine during storage peri-

od.

Primer Valve

1. Disconnect the inlet primer hose
from the primer valve.

Inlet (Oblique

hose coupling)

~C

t

Outlet (Straight

hose coupling)

Oil

level--

.....·

""'.,

O

NOTE: Drain plug is accessible

through a hole located underneath

vehicle.

Drive Pulley

Inspection and cleaning must be per­formed by an authorized dealer at the
end of each season.

Skandic R

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper

level, using fresh chaincase oil. To
drain, remove the chaincase drain plug.

Chaincase/Transmission

Skandic

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

36 _

2. Hold the hose higher than the gas
tank to prevent

gasoline from drain-

ing.

3. 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.

4. Activate the primer in order to fill it
with oil.

5. Reinstall the inlet primer hose to the
primer valve.

Fuel

Tank

and

Carburetor

Remove the cap then using a syphonf
remove the gasoline from tank.

.&.

WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-

...

ble and explosive under certain

conditions.

Always

manipulate in a

well ventilated area. Do

not

smoke or

allow

open

flames

or sparks in the vi-

cinity.

Carburetor must be dried

out

com-

pletely to prevent gum formation dur-

ing the period.

Once the fuel tank is emptied, remove
the float chamber drain plug from car­buretor. Drain carburetor and reinstall
plug.

Check all fuel lines. Replace if neces­sary.

Chassis

Clean the vehicle thoroughly, removing

all dirt and grease accumulation.

..,

CAUTION: Plastic alloy compo-

...

nents such as fuel tank, controls,
windshield, etc., can be cleaned using
mild detergents or isopropyl alcohol.
Do

not

use strong soaps, degreasing
solvents, abrasive cleaners, paint thin­ners, etc.

Clean the frame. Forthe 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 cab for better protection.

...

CAUTION: Cover

the

snowmo-

...

bile

with

an opaque tarpaulin.

This

will

prevent the sun rays or grime
from affecting the plastic components
and vehicle finish .

General Inspection

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

Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and
tighten loose bolts, nuts and linkage.

O

NOTE: Leavethe drive belt off the

pulleys for the entire storage

period.

_________

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37

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 suggested, your vehicle will give you
many hours of fun and low cost use.

IMPORTANT: Observe all Warnings

and Cautions mentioned

throughout

this

manual

which

are pertinent to

the
item being checked. When component
conditions seem less than satisfactoryI
replace

with

genuine Bombardier parts

or suitable equivalents,

TO BE

PERFORMED

BY DEALER

•

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

CHART

TO BE

PERFORMED

BY OWNER

0

Change spark plugs *

0

Check chaincase oil level

0

Replace fuel filter (located inside fuel tank)

0

Check track tension and alignment

0

Lubricate suspension

0

Inspect drive belt and install

0

Check throttle cable for damage and free operation

0

Check steering alignment and ski runner condition

0

Inspect seals

for

possible cuts or leaks

0

Check electrical wiring (broken wire, damaged insulation)

0

Inspect condition of starting rope

0

Check tightness ofaUbolts, nuts and linkage

0

Refill gas tank

0

Inspect brake condition and operation

•

Set engine timing

•

Check pulleys, verify components and clean. Lubricate.

•

Adjust

carburetor

•

Check fan belt condition and adjust tension

•

O

*NOTE: Before installing new spark plugs, it is suggested to burn the ex-

cess storage oil by starting the engine, using the old spark plugs.

• CAUTION: Only perform this procedure in a

well

ventilated area.

38

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_

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

GUIDE _

O

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

WHATTODO

Engine

turns

over

but

1. No fuel to

the

engine

Check

the

tank

level.

Check

for

possible

clogging

fails to

startorstarts

of

fuel

line,

item

4.

with

difficulty

2. Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark

plugs,

turn

ignitiontoOFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plugs.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.Ifengine

continuestoflood,

see

your

dealer.

3. Spark

plug/ignition

Check

for

fouledordefective

spark

plug.

Dis-

connect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

re-

move

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plugonengine

cowl,

being

carefultohold

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.

If

this

occurs,

contact

your

dealeratonce.

Engine

will

not

turn

1. Seized engine

In

the

case

of a

seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

-----

39

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine lacks accelera-

1. Fouled or

defective

spark

Check

item

3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

tionorpower

plug

to

startorstarts

with

difficulty"

2.

Clogged fuel line

(water

or

Check

fuel

line

condition.

ISee

item

4 of

"En-

dirt)

gina

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty"}.

3. Carburetors

Contact

your

dealer.

4.

Ignition

First

check

item

3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty".Ifthe

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

Sectienl.

3. Engine

Check

item

1to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

accelera-

tionorpower.".

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

40 _

TOOLS _

As standard equipment each

new

snowmobile is supplied with a basic too!

kit such as screwdriver, wrenches,
emergency starter rope, etc...

Standard

Tools

H

c=:

0

f'

E

C

A. Screwdriver
B. Socket

21/26

mm

C. Socket

10/13

mm
D. Socket handle
E. Fork wrench

10/13

mm
F. Starter rope
G. Emergency starter rope handle

H. Suspension adjustment key

_____________

41

SPECIFICATIONS

_

SKANDIC

377

SKANDIC

377R

ENGINE

Type

377

377

No. of cylinders 2

2

Bore

62 mm

(2.441")

62 mm

(2.441")

Stroke

61 mm

(2.401")

61 mm

(2.401")

Displacement

368.3

cm3(22.48 in

3

)

368.3

cm3(22.48 in

3

)

Compression ratio (corrected) 6.9:1

6.9:1

Maximum R.P.M.

7500

7500

Carburetor

type

VM

34-276

VM

34-276

Carburetor adjustment:

air screw

1

1/2 turn

1

1/2 turn

- idle speed

1800-2000

R.P.M.

1800-2000

R.P.M.

Torque:

21

N·m

(15 ft-lbs)

engine head nuts

21

N.m

(15 ft-lbsl

- crankcase nuts

M6: 9

N.m

(7 ft-lbs)

M6: 9

N.m

(7 ft-jbs)

M8: 21

N·m

(15 ft-los)

M8: 21

N.m

(15 ft-lbs)

- magneto ring nut

85

N.m

(63

ft-Ibs)

85

N·m

(63

ft-Ibs)

- fan

nut

65

N·m

(48

tt-lbs)

65

N·m

(48

ft-lbsl

- crankcase engine

38

N.m

(28

It-lbs)

38

N.m

(28

ft-Ibs)

support

nuts

-

exhaust

manifold

bolts

21 Nsm

(15

ft-lbsl

21

N·m

(15

ft-lbsl

CHASSIS

Overall length

289.5

cm

(114")

289.5

cm

(114")

Overall

width

96.5

cm

(38")

96.5

cm

(38")

Overall

height

108

cm

(42

1/2")

108

cm

(42

1/2")

Ski stance

81.9

cm

(32

1/4")

81.9

cm (32

1/4")

(center to center)

Ski

alignment

(toe

out)

3.0

mm (118")

3.0

mm

(1/S")

Torque:

- steering arm/ski leg

bolt

60

N·m

(45

ft-lbs)

60

N·m

(45

ft-lbs)

- steering column/handlebar

26

N·m

(19

ft-lbs)

26

N.m

(19

tt-lbs)

Dry

weight

189kg(416

lbsl

194

kg

{428

Ibs}

Bearing area

7579

crn-'

(1175

in

2

)

7579

cm2(1175

in

2

)

Ground pressure

2.49

kPa

(.354

PSI)

2.56

kPa

(.364

PSI)

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

width

38.1

cm

(15")

38.1

cm

(15")

-

length

353

cm

(139")

353

cm

(139")

tension

, 3 mm

(1/2")

gap

between

slider shoe and

the

bottom

insideoftrack.

alignment

Equal distance

between

edgesoftrack

guides and

slider shoes.

Chaincase gear ratio

14/35

'7/40

Drive belt:

number

414375800

414

3758

00

-

Max.

width

33.3

mm (1

5116")

33.3

mm (1

5/16")

Min.

width

30.1

mm

(13/16")

30.1

mm (1

3/16")

Chaincase oil

capacity

- SI

200

ml

455ml

- Imp.

7 oz

160z

42 _

SKANDIC

377

SKANDIC

377R

ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)

160

watts

Bulb:

headlamp

60/60

W

-

tail/stop

5/21 W

- speedometer

5W

Spark plug:

type

NGK BRaES

- gap

0.4

mm

(.016")

Ignition

timing:

2.31 (,091 tI)

(20°)

timing

mark

(B.T.D.C.)

stroboscopic

timing

6000

RPM

FUEL

Gas

type

Regular leaded or unleaded

Fuel

tank

capacity

51

28.4

liters

- Imp.

6.25

gals

- U.S.

7.5

gals

Premixed fuel/oil

type

Blizzard oil

- ratio

50:1

BRAKE

Type

Disk Disk self-adjusting

Lining minimum thickness

3 mm

(118")

When

only

1 mm

(1/32")

of

fixed pad is projected

out

of

caliper.

Control lever adjustment

13 mm

(1/2")

minimum

distance

from

handlebar grip

when

fully

applied.

Bombardier Inc. reserves the

right

to make changes in design and specifications

and/or

to make

additions to, or improvements in its

product

without

imposing any obligation upon

itself

to install

them

on its

products

previously manufactured.

43

TAILlAMP

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;IIr_

m:a

:::1,-

CL.Z

c:r

G)

Wo

~-

~)I.

aoG)

:II

W)I.

~3C

::D

m

OA/5K

OlliS\(

'V'i'7WH'

~

~

COLOUR CODE

...

WARNING: Ensure

al1

terminals

T are properly crimped on the wires

and

all connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

CD

LIGHTING COIL

(160

W)

o AMPLIFIER

@ CHARGING COILS

o HEADLAMP

(60/60

W)

® LAMP (5 W)
® TAILLAMP (5-21 W)

(j) FUSE (0.1 A)

® IGNITION COIL

BRAKE LIGHT

SWITCH

BK BLACK
WH WHITE

RD RED

BL BLUE

YL YELLOW

GN -

GREEN

GY - GREY

VI VIOLET

OR ORANGE

BR BROWN

51*

INFORMATION

GUIDE----------------

BASE

UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length

meter

m

mass

kilogram

kg

liquid

liter

L

temperature

celsius

°c

pressure

kilopascal

kPa

torque

Newton meter

N-m

speed

kilometer per hour km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX SYMBOL

MEANING

VALUE

kilo

k one thousand

1,000

centi

c one hundredth of a

0.01

rnilli

m

one thousandth of a

0.001

*THE INTERNATIONAL

SYSTEM

OFUNITS

(SYSTEME

INTERNATIONAl)

ABRE-

VIATES

"SI"

IN ALL

LANGUAGES.

----

45

NOTES _

46 _

CHANGE

OF

ADDRESS

OR

OWNERSHIP

_

Any change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of the
manufacturer by completing and sending

out

the card supplied below.

NOTICE TO

ALL

NEW OWNERS: Make sure to receive the warranty registration

card from the previous owner, at the time the ownership is tradsferred. Also en­close a photocopy of this registration card when informing of a change of owner­ship.

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

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

NEW ADDRESS:

NO

CITY

NO

STREET

ST

ATEIPROVINCE

NAME

STREET

APT

ZIP/

POSTAL

CODE

APT.

CITY

STATEIPROVINCE

ZIP/

POSTAL

CODE

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

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The ownership of this vehicle is transferred

FROM: _

NAME

TO:

NO

CITY

NO

CITY

STREET

STATEIPROVINCE

NAME

STREET

STATE/PROVINCE

APT

ZIPI

POSTAL

CODE

APT.

ZIPI

POSTAL

CODE

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY DEPARTMENT

VALCOURT,

QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE 2LO

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT,

QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO