BOMBARDIER Skandic R 1987 Operator's Manual

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manual

1

414

5952

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model

V.I.N.

purchase

date

warranty

expiry

date

To be completed

by

dealer

at

time

of

sale.

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The

following

are trademarks

of

Bombardier Inc.

AFTER SALES SERVICE
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Litho'

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FOREWORD

The operator manual and the Snow-

mobile Safety Handbook

have

been pre-

pared to acquaint the owner

I operator

of a new snowmobile

with

the various
vehicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instructions.

Each

is

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

be

kept with the vehicle at

all

times.

Should you

have

any questions pertain-

ing to the warranty and its application,

please consult the

"Often

Asked Ques-

tion"

section of this manual, or your au-

thorized dealer.
This manual uses the following sym-

bols.

•

WARNING: Identifies

an

instruc-

tion which,

if

not followed, could

cause personal injury

or

death.

,..-

CAUTION: Denotes

an

instruction

T which, if not followed, could se-

verely damage vehicle components.

0

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully com-

plete

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 .

•

WARNING: The engines and the

corresponding components iden-

tified

in

this manual should not

be

uti-

lized

on

product(s) other than those

mentioned

on

the cover page of this

manual.

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

in

this manual

are

correct at time of pu-

blication. Bombardier

Inc.

however,

main-

tains a policy of continuous improve-

ment of its products

without

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

Bombardier

Inc.

reserves the right at any
time to discontinue or change specifica-
tions, designs, features, models

or

equip-

ment without incurring obligation.
The illustrations schow the construction

of the different assemblies and,

in

all
cases, may not reproduce the full detail
or exact shape

of

the parts shown,

however, they represent parts which

have

the same or a similar function.

Most specifications

are

given

in

both
metric and customary units. Where pre-
cise accuracy

is

not required, some con-

versions

are

rounded to

even

numbers

for easier

use.

A shop manual can

be

obtained for

complete service, maintenance and

re-

pair information.

,..-CAUTION:

Several components

T of this vehicle

are

built with parts

dimensioned

in

the metric system.

Most

fasterners are metric and must

not

be

replaced

by

customary fas-

teners or vice versa. Mismatched

or

incorrect fasteners could cause dama-

ge to the vehicle

or

possible personal

injury.

SAFETY

MEASURES

Observe

the

following

precautions:

• Throttle mechanism should

be

check-

ed

for free movement before starting

engine.

• Engine should

be

running only when

belt guard and/or pulley guard

is

secured

in

place.

• Never run the engine

without

drive

belt installed. Running

an

unloaded

engine can prove to

be

dangerous.

• Never run the engine when the track
is

raised

off

the ground.

• It can

be

dangerous to run engine

with the hood removed.

• Gasoline

is

flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate

in

a well ventilated area.

Do

not smoke or allow open flames

or sparks

in

the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should

be

determined

and

cor-

rected

without

delay.

• Maintain your vehicle

in

top mechan-

ical condition at

all

times.

• Your snowmobile

is

not designed to

be

driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive sur-
faces.

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 Pro-

vinces, it

is

considered

an

illegal ope-

ration.

• Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks, etc., could
severely affect the stability and safe-
ty of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic ve-
hicle 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 out-
doors, overnight or for a long peri-
od, 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 spe-

cified, engine should

be

turned

OFF
for all lubrication and maintenance
procedures.

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

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

• Should removal of a nylon lock nut
be

required when undergoing repairs/
disassembly, always replace by new
ones. Tighten

as

specified

in

the ap-

plicable Shop Manual.

PLEASE

READ

AND UNDERSTAND

ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

IN

THIS MANUAL AND

ON

THE

VEHICLE.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE

VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2

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___

INDEX

___________

_

THE

1987

"LIMITED

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, parking brake, restraining

device, gear shift lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emer-
gency cut-out switch, tether cut-out switch, horn, rewind starter handle,

prim~r,

adjustable steering handle, speedometer, fuel gauge/tank cap, hood

open1ng, tool box, spark plug holder, spare drive belt holder, hitch . . . .

10

BREAK-IN

PERIOD

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

15

FUEL &

OIL

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture 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, transfer shaft, slide suspension, transmis-

sion oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

MAINTENANCE

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

new

drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, brake light switch
adjustment, drive chain tension, spark plugs, suspension condition, stop-
per strap condition, suspension adjustment, track condition, track tension
and

alignment, drive pulley, steering mechanism, steering adjustment, muf-

fler attachment, engine head nuts, engine

mount

nuts, carburetor adjust-

ment, fan belt, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement, general inspection

23

STORAGE

Track, suspension, skis, controls, transmission, drive pulley, engine and pri-

mer lubrication, fuel tank and carburetor, chassis, general inspection, sus-

pension stopper strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

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

38

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

. . . . . . . . . . .

39

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

. . . . . . . 41

SPECIFICATIONS.

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

42

WIRING

DIAGRAMS

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

44

Sl

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

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

45

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THE

1987

SNOWMOBILE

LIMITED

WARRANTY----------

1

-PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC.

as

manufacturer, warrants FROM THE

DATE

OF

FIRST

CONSUMER SALES, every

1987

BOMBARDIER snowmobile, sold

as

NEW AND

UNUSED, and predelivered by

an

authorized BOMBARDIER dealer

for

a period of:

• 12 consecutive months.

2 -

WHAT

BOMBARDIER

WILL

DO

BOMBARDIER

will

repair and/or replace,

at

its

option,

components

defective

in material and/or

workmanship

(under normal use and service,)

with

a genuine

BOMBARDIER

component

without

charge

for

parts or labour,

at

any authorized

BOMBARDIER dealer during said

warranty

period.

3 -

CONDITION

TO HAVE

WARRANTY

WORK

PERFORMED

Present

to

the

servicing dealer,

the

hard copy

of

the BOMBARDIER Warranty

Registration card or

proof

of

purchase received by

the

customer

from

the

sel-

ling dealer

at

time

of

purchase.

4 -

WARRANTY

TRANSFER

This

warranty

is transferable

to

subsequent owner(s)

for

remainder

of

warran-

ty

period from original date

of

sale.

5 -

EXCLUSIONS -ARE

NOT

WARRANTED

• Normal wear on all

items

such

as,

but

not

limited to:

- drive belts - bulbs

- slider shoes - runners on skis

- spark plugs

• Replacement parts and/or accessories

which

are

not

genuine BOMBARDIER

parts and/or accessories.

• Damage resulting from installation

of

parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER

parts.

• Damage caused by failure

to

provide proper maintenance

as

detailed in

the

Operator's Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs

of

all maintenance

services, including tune-ups and

adjustments

will

be charged

to

the

owner.

• Vehicles designed and/or used

for

racing purposes.

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

warranty

policy

for

parts and accessories,

if

any, applies).

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

orne-

glect.

• Damage resulting from operation

of

the

snowmobile

on surfaces

other

than

snow.

• Damage resulting from modification

to

the snowmobile

not

approved in

writ-

ing by BOMBARDIER.

4

______________________

_

• Losses incurred by

the

snowmobile

owner

other

than

parts and labour, such

as,

but

not

limited to, transportation,

towing,

telephone calls, taxis, or any

other

incidental or consequential damage.

6 -

BATTERY

WARRANTY:

• 12 consecutive months. (Pro-rated)
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

month-

period

will

be pro-rated

as

follows:

50%

from April

30th

to

December 1st.

-

40%

from December 1st

to

December 31st.

-

30%

from

January

1st

to

end

of

warranty.

7 -

EXPRESSED

OR

IMPLIED

WARRANTIES

This

warranty

gives

you

specific

rights,

and

you

may

also

have

other

le-

gal

rights

which

may

vary

from

state

to

state,

or

province

to

province.

Where

applicable

this

warranty

is

expressly

in

lieu

of

all

other

expressed

or

implied

warranties

of

BOMBARDIER,

its

distributors

and

the

selling

dealer,

including

any

warranty

of

merchantability

or

fitness

for

any

par-

ticular

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,

and

if

made,

such

affirmation,

representation

or

warranty

shall

not

be

enforceable

against

BOMBAR-

DIER

or

any

other

person.

Some

states

or

provinces

do

not

allow

the

exclusion

or

limitation

of

inci-

dental

or

consequential

damages,

so

the

above

limitation

or

exclusion

may

not

apply.

BOMBARDIER

INC.

reserves

the

right

to

modify

its

warranty

policy

at

any

time,

being

understood

that

such

modification

will

not

alter

the

war-

ranty

conditions

applicable

to

vehicles

sold

while

the

above

warranty

is

in

effect.

8 -

CONSUMER

ASSISTANCE

If

a servicing problem or

other

difficulty

occurs,

we

suggest

the

following:

1.

Try

to

solve the problem at the dealership

with

the Service Manager or Owner.

2.

If

this

fails,

contact

your area

distributor

listed in the Operator's Manual.

3. Then

if

your grievance still remains unsolved, you may

write

to

us:

Bombardier Inc.
Service

Department
Recreational Products Division
Valcourt

(Quebec). Canada, JOE 2LO

February

1986

Bombardier Inc.

Valcourt

(Quebec), Canada,

JOE

2LO

®*Trademarks

of

Bombardier Inc.

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OFTEN

ASKED

QUESTIONS

0:

Why

must my snowmobile

be

registered? After

alii

do have my original invoice

as

proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.

A:

Your warranty is valid

at

any authorized dealer

of

the product. Your regis-

tration is the key element in providing the servicing dealer with the necessary

data to complete warranty claim forms. This information is also used to

notify

owners in the event

of

a safety recall.

O:Who should send the registration card to Bombardier Inc .. ?

A:

The

dealer. However, the customer

must

make sure that

it

has been sent.

The

company

might

contact you should your vehicle be recalled

or

in case

of

a particular warranty campaign.

0:

I bought my snowmobile

in

O'King County but I snowmobile

in

Washington

County.

Can

the dealer

in

Washington County accept to perform warranty

work

on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any authorized dealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,

providing the customer warranty registration card is presented.

0:

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

mobile?

A:

In this Operator Manual provided with the vehicle

at

the time

of

first sale.

0:

Will the entire warranty

be

void or cancelled, if I do not operate or maintain

my

new

snowmobile exactly

as

specified

in

the Operator's Manual?

A:

The

warranty

of

the

new

snowmobile cannot be

"Voided"

or

"Cancelled".

However,

if

a particular failure is caused

by

operation

or

maintenance other

than

is

shown in the Operator Manual, THAT

fa1Jure

may

not

be covered under

warranty. This includes service work performed

by

the customer, especially

the critical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburation

and

011

injection/or

oil

mixture.

0:

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

A:

These terms are general

and

overlap each other in areas. Some specific

examples

may

include: running the machine

out

of

011,

chain failure caused

by

a lack

of

lubrication, operating the machine with a broken

or

damaged

part

which causes another

part

to fail,

and

so on.

If

you have any specific ques-

tions on operation

or

maintenance, please

contact

your dealer for advice.

6

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__

0:

What

costs are

my

responsibility during the warranty period?

A:

The

customer's

responsibility includes all costs

of

normal

maintenance ser-

vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents

and

collision damage,

a$

well as oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidental

or

consequential damages costs as explained

in the warranty.

0:

Are

"Genuine"

Bombardier replacement parts used

in

warranty repairs cove-

red by warranty?

A:

Yes.

When installed

by

an authorized dealer, any

"genuine"

Bombardier

part

used in warranty repaks assumes the remaining warranty that exists on

the machine.

0:

If

I sell

my

snowmobile within the warranty period,

will

the

new

owner

qualify

for

the balance

of

the warranty?

A:

Yes,

provided

the

unit

has already been registered with the manufacturer.

Note that the change

of

ownership

card

in this

manual

should be completed

and

sent to Bombardier Inc.

0:

How

can I receive the best

owner

assistance?

A:

The

satisfaction

and

goodwill

of

the owners

of

Bombardier products are

of

primary concern to your dealer

and

Bombardier Inc. Normally, any problems

that arise in connection with the sales transaction

or

the operation

of

your snow-

mobile will be handled

by

your Dealers Sales

or

Service Departments. It is reco-

gnized, however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concerned,

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.

If

the prob-

lem already has been reviewed with the Sales Manager

or

Service Manager,

contact

the Dealer

himself

or

the General Manager.

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?

LISTING

OF

AREA

DISTRIBUTORS

______________________

__

CANADIAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

- Quebec Branch
1350,

Nobel
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1 A 1
(5141 655-6121

Province of Quebec

- Ontario Branch
230,

Bayview Drive
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4Y8
(7051

728-8600

Province of Ontario

-Technical

office

P.O. Box

7060

Riverview, New Brunswick,

E1B

1VO

(506)

386-6117

Atlantic Region

BROOKS

EQUIPMENT LIMITED

1616,

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

(7091

634-3533

-

81

Kenmount Road

P.O.

Box

8127

St-John's, Newfoundland, A 1 B 3N 1

1709)

722-6700

HUDSON'S

BAY

CO

LTD.

165,

Hymus Blvd

Pointe-Claire, Quebec,

H9R 1 G2

(514)

697-8500

North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin

AMERICAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

All States (excluding Alaska)

SERVICE

OFFICES

-

East

Main Street

Road

Malone,

New

York

12953

[phone]

TECHNICAL

OFFICE

(506)

386-6117

-

4505,

West Superior Street

P.O. Box

16106

Duluth, Minnesota

55816-016

[phone]

- P.O. Box

1569

Idaho Falls, Idaho,

83403

(208) 529-951 0

NATIONAL

SALES

OFFICE

- O'Hare Lake

Plaza

2350,

Devon Avenue

Suite

150

Des Plaines, Illinois

60018

(312)

298-9540

MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1

049

Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907)

274-9513

Alaska

8

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_

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR SNOWMOBILE

The main components of your snow-

mobile (engine, track(s) and frame) are
identified by different serial numbers. It
may sometimes become necessary to
locate these numbers for warranty pur-
poses or to trace your snowmobile

in

the event of theft.

TRACK
SERIAL
NUMBER

A002005010

A007007002

A007002001

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

Vehicle serial number identification meaning.

0000

00000

Modelni

I

Vehicle number

A000000013

0

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

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

help

in

the event a snowmobile

is

stolen.

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9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

J

G

B

N

F

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A007007003

AJ

Throttle Lever

BJ

Brake Lever

CJ

Parking Brake Lever

DJ

Parking Brake Lever Restraining
Device

E)

Gear Shift Lever

FJ

Ignition/Light Switch

G)

Head/amp Dimmer Switch

HJ

Emergency Cut-Out Switch

A)

Throttle

Lever

Located on right side

of

handlebar.
When compressed, it controls the en-
gine speed and the engagement

of

the
transmission. When released, engine
speed returns automatically to idle.

M

!)

Tether Cut-Out Switch

J)

Horn

KJ

Rewind Starter Handle

L)

Primer

MJ

Adjustable Steering Handle
N) Speedometer
OJ

Fuel Gauge/Tank

Cap

PJ

Hood

Opening

B)

Brake

Lever

H

D

c

K

Located on the left side

of

handlebar.

When compressed, the brake

is

applied.
When released, it automatically returns
to its original position. Braking effect

is

proportionate to the pressure applied

on

the lever and to the type

of

terrain and

its

snow

coverage.

C)

Parking

Brake

Lever

Located

on

right side of handle-

bar.

Use

to park the vehicle.

10

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___

D) Parking Brake Restraining

Device

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:

Press

the lever then turn the

device counterclockwise.

'W'

CAUTION:

Always

unlock the

T restraining device prior

to

acti-

vating the throttle lever and moving

the

vehicle.

E)

Gear

Shift

Lever

A 2 position (forward/reverse) gear shift

lever.

Pull

lever out for forward speed

or push

in

for reverse.

\\

A008003013

Forward

•

WARNING:

This snowmobile

is

capable of a fast reverse. On first
outing, operator should become fami-
liar

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 impor-

tant while

on

a slope. Ensure the path

behind

is

clear of obstacles

or

bystand-

ers. Fast reverse, while turning, could

result

in

loss

of stability.

F)

Ignition/Light

Switch

A002007002

OFF

~ONNOTIN

~

USE

Key

operated, 3 position switch.

To

start

engine, turn

key

fully clockwise to

ON

position. To stop engine, turn

key

coun-

terclockwise to

OFF

position.

The 3rd position

is

not

in

use.

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.

A008006003

________________________

11

H)

Emergency Cut-Out

Switch

A push pull type switch located on the
right side

of

the handlebar. To stop the

engine

in

an

emergency, push the but-

ton to the lower

off

position and simul-
taneously apply the brake. To start
engine, button must

be

at the upper

ON

position.

t

ON

t

OFF

&~

Upper position

Before starting

A017006004

Lower position
to stop engine

The driver of this vehicle should fami-
liarize himself with the function

of

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

for emergency situations requiring its

use.

•

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

is

easily accessible;

be

careful not to op-

erate

it

inadvertently.lf the switch

has
been used

in

an

emergency situa-

tion the source of malfunction should

be

determined and corrected before

restarting engine.

I)

Tether

Cut-Out

Switch

Attach tether cord to wrist or other con-

venient 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

"off".

0

NOTE: The cap must

be

installed

on the safety switch at

all

times

in

order to operate the vehicle .

•

WARNING: If the switch

is

used

in

an

emergency situation the

source of malfunction

should

be

deter-

mined

and

corrected before restarting

engine.

J)

Horn

Located

on

left side of handlebar. Adjust

as

the driver's preference. Squeeze to

hoot.

•

WARNING: Do not adjust too

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

be

used for cold

engine starts. After engine

is

warm

however, it

is

not necessary to use pri-

mer when starting.

12

________________________

__

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

high

as

the brake lever may con-

tact

the windshield when turning.

- Lock the steering handle

in

place by

tightening the four (4) retaining

screws to

26

N•m

(19 lbf•ft).

- Reinstall steering cover.

N)

Speedometer

The speedometer

is

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

cords the total distance travelled

in

kilo-

meters.

The trip meter reset button

is

located

on

the speedometer housing. To reset,

open hood and turn black knob counter-
clockwise until all numbers read zero.

A007003028

0)

Fuel

Gauge/Tank

Cap

Unscrew fuel tank cap and

withdraw

dipstick to check fuel level.

•

WARNING: Never

use a lit

match

or

open flame to check fuel level.

P)

Hood

Opening

Pull down the latches to unlock the
hood from the anchor.

0

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up

until stopped by restraining device.

•

WARNING: It

is

dangerous to

run

an

engine with the

hood

open

un-

fastened

or

removed.

Tool

Box

Located under the hood. To gain ac-
cess, 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.

A007004001

________________________

13

Spare

Drive

Belt

Holder

A spare drive belt can

be

installed

in

belly pan clip.

•

WARNING: Always

be

careful not

to

burn

yourself

on

the exhaust

system when removing

or

installing

drive belt.

A007003029

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.

14

________________________

__

Trailers or sleds towed behind a snow-
mobile should always

be

loaded

in

a
way to obtain the lowest possible cen-
ter

of

gravity.

Use

a rigid

tow

bar when

pulling a

tow

sled

behind your snowmo-
bile. When you are pulling passengers
in

a trailer or

tow

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

all

passengers get out

of

a towed vehicle and walk across

all

roads.

BREAK-IN

PERIOD

Engine

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

is

required
before running the vehicle at full throt-
tle. Engine manufacturer recommenda-
tion

is

10

to 15 operating hours. Maxi-

mum throttle should not exceed

3/4,

however, brief full acceleration and
speed variations contribute to a good

break-in. Continued wide open throttle
accelerations, prolonged cruising speeds,
and lugging are detrimental during the

break-in period.

0

NOTE: Recommended fuel/oil

ra-

tio

is

40:1 during engine break-in

period.

This will assure additional protection

during the initial engine break-in.

~CAUTION:

Remove and clean

T spark

plugs

after engine break-in.

Belt

A new drive belt requires a break-in pe-

riod of

15-25

km

( 1

0-15

miles).

1

0-Hour

inspection

As with any precision piece of mechan-

ical equipment, we suggest that after
the first

1 0 hours of operation or 30

days after the purchase, whichever

comes first, that your vehicle

be

chec-
ked 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

is

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

The 1 0 hour inspection

is

at the

ex-

pense of the vehicle owner.

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

1

0-HOUR

INSPECTION

CHECKLIST

y

Engine

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

Engine head

nuts

Engine

mount

nuts

Muffler

attachment
Transmission oil level
Drive chain tension
Brake operation and lining condition
Skis alignment (runners condition)
Steering arm retorque

to:

60

N•m

(44

lbf•ft)

Handlebar bolts, retorque

to

26

N•m

(19

lbf•ft)
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 I LO

beam, brake light, etc.),

test

operation

of

emergency

cut-out

switch

and

tether

switch

We

recommend

that

you have your

dealer

sign this inspection list.

Date

of

1 0 hour inspection

Dealer signature

16

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_

FUEL &

OIL--------~-

Recommended

Gasoline

Use

regular leaded or unleaded gasoline

available from

all

service stations.

~CAUTION:

Never experiment

T with different fuel

or

fuel ratios.
Never use naphtha, methanol, gaso-
hol

or similar products.

•

WARNING: Never

"top

up"

the

gas tank before placing the vehi-

cle

in

a warm area.

At

certain tempera-
tures, gasoline will expand, and over-
flow. Always wipe off any gasoline
spillage from the snowmobile.

Recommended

Oil

Use

BLIZZARD oil

(P/N

496

0135

00-

500 ml) available from the 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 out-
standing lubrication, engine cleanliness
and minimum spark plug fouling.

If

BLIZZARD

oil

is

unavailable, substitute

with Bombardier Snowmobile Injection

Oil

(P/N

496

0133

00-

1 liter).

~CAUTION:

Never use outboard

T

or

straight mineral oils.

Fuel

Mixture

Ratio &

Mixing

Procedure

Oil

must

be

added to the gasoline

in

pre-

measured 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).

Sl UNITS

500 ml oil to 25

liters=

50:1

IMPERIAL UNITS

16

oz

oil to 5 imp.

gal.=

50:1

or

500 ml oil to 5

112

imp.

gal.=

50:1

U.S.

UNITS

13ozoilto5U.S.gal.=

50:1

0

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-

ble and explosive under certain

conditions. Always manipulate

in

a

well ventilated area. Do not smoke

or

allow open flames

or

sparks

in

the vici-
nity. If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving, the cause should

be

de-

termined

and

corrected without delay.

Never add fuel while the engine

is

run-

ning. Avoid

skin

contact with fuel at

below freezing temperatures.

________________________

17

1. Pour approximately 4 liters (one gal-
lon) of gasoline into a clean con-

tainer.

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 funnel must always

be

used

when

filling

the

gas tank.

18

________________________

___

0

NOTE: When using pre-mixed

fuel, always shake the container

thoroughly

as

the oil has a tendency to

settle.

FUEL/OIL

MIXING

CHARTS

(50:1

ratio)

METRIC (SI)

50

100

160

200

250

300 350

400

460

500

OIL

lmll

IMPERIAL

Gas 4

(imp gall

2

:;:: :;:: :;::

:::.

·.·

:;::

:;::

:·:·

5

6.5

10

1516

OIL (imp. oz)

UNITED-STATES

Gas 4 1-+++++-+-f--h.!<++-f..:+-1

!U.S.

gall

3

1+tt+t=t;~t+tt:w.~:::~

2

;:::·:;:,:;:::::::

5

10 13

A000000006

OIL

(U.S.

oz)

USE BLIZZARD OIL

PRE-START

CHECK

______

_

Check

Points

• ACTIVATE THE THROTTLE CON-
TROL

LEVER

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

• 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.

STARTING

PROCEDURE

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

switch

is

in

the

ON

position.

Upper position

before starting engine

A017006004

+ ON

Ensure the tether cut-out cap

is

in

posi-

tion and that the cord

is

attached to

your clothing.

A007007004

• Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake fully applies be-
fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

• Verify that the path ahead of the ve-
hicle

is

clear of bystanders and ob-

stacles.

•

WARNING: Only start your snow-

mobile once

all

components are

checked and functioning properly.

Activate the primer (2 or 3 times).

0

NOTE: The

use

of the primer

is

not

necessary when the engine

is

warm.

Manual

Starting

Insert the key

in

the ignition and turn to

ON

position.

Grasp manual starter handle firmly and
pull slowly until a resistance

is

felt then
pull vigorously. Slowly release the re-
wind starter handle.

•

WARNING:

Do

not apply throttle

while

starting.

Before Riding

Check operation of the emergency cut-

out

switch, and tether switch. Restart

engine.

....___

________

........

__________

19

•

WARNING:

If

engine does

not

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 oper-

ating at full throttle.

Emergency

Starting

Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break, the engine can

be

started with

an

emergency starter rope supplied with

the tool kit.

•

WARNING: Do

not

start

the

ve-

hicle by the drive pulley unless

it
is a true emergency situation, have
the

vehicle repaired as soon

as

possible .

•

WARNING: Do

not

wind

starting

rope around

your

hand. Hold

rope

by

the

handle only. The spark

plug

socket

can be used as

an

emer-

gency

starter

grip.

A007003030

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

as

per usual manual starting.

•

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 belt guard.

Sliding

half

20

________________________

__

LUBRICATION

A000000007

Frequency

Routine maintenance

is

necessary for

all
mechanized products, and the snow-
mobile

is

no

exception. A weekly vehi-
cle inspection contributes to the life
span of the snowmobile

as

well

as

re-

tains safe and dependable operation.

0

NOTE: When lubricating grease

fittings,

grease

until

grease

appears

at joints. Always

use

low temperature

grease

(P/N

413

7056 00) .

•

WARNING: Only perform

such

procedures

as

detailed

in

this

manual. It

is

recommended that dea-

ler

assistance

be

periodically obtained

on

other components/systems not

covered

in

this manual. Unless other-

wise specified, engine should

be

tur-

ned

OFF

for

all

lubrication and main-

tenance 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

throt-

tle and/or brake cables

and

hous-

ings.

Steering

Mechanism

Lubricate the ski legs 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.

A007006001

________________________

21

Transfer

Shaft

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

A004003006

Slide Suspension

Lubricate idler wheels at grease fittings

until grease appears at joints. Use

low

temperature grease only.

~

-~

.n

•

o •

~ie.

I

77'

A007005014

Also lubricate front &

rear

arms at grease

fittings.

22

______________________

__

Transmission Oil

Level

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

0

NOTE: The chaincase oil capacity

IS

approximately

455

ml ( 16 imp.

oz).

To fill, remove filler plug from top

of

chaincase or transmission. Refill

as

re-

quired using Bombardier chaincase oil

(PiN

413

8019

00 -200

ml).

MAINTENANCE

The following Maintenance Chart indi-
cates regular servicing schedules to

be

performed

by

you or your servicing dea-

ler. If these services are performed by

yourself or

an

authorized dealer.

If

these

services are performed

as

suggested,
your snowmobile will give many years
of

low-cost use.

MAINTENANCE
CHART

General

inspection

•

WARNING: Only perform such
procedures as detailed in

this

manual. It

is

recommended

that

dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components

I

systems

not

cov-

ered in

this

manual. Unless

otherwise

specified, engine should

be

turned

OFF

for all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

QJ

Ol

cu

0.

.8

Q;

Qi

a:

32

34

0

NOTE: The ten hour inspection

is

a very important part of proper service and

mamtenance.

_______________________

23

Belt Guard Removal

•

WARNING: Engine should

be

running only when belt guard

is

secured

in

place.

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.

A007003033

A

A007003034

t Retaining

clip

·~

24

________________________

_

Drive Belt Removal

and

Installation

•

WARNING:

At

the removal or in-

stallation of the

drive

belt

be

care-

ful 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.

1.

Remove the belt guard.

2.

Unlock and raise driven pulley sup-
port.

A004003006

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.

A004003008

4.

Slip the belt out from the drive pulley

and remove completely from vehicle.

A007003023

To

install the drive belt, reverse the pro-
cedure. However pay attention to the
following.

The maximum drive belt life span

is

ob-

tained when the belt has the proper

rotation direction. Install it

so

the printed

information on the belt

is

in

the way to

be

read when standing face

to

pulleys.

CORRECT

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;

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c 39t5.i

Identification

STANDING

FACE TO PULLEYS

A001003002

INCORRECT

t

Identification

STANDING

FACE TO PULLEYS

A001003003

"W' CAUTION:

Do

not force or use

T tools to pry the belt into place,

as

this could cut or break the cords

in

the belt.

"W' CAUTION: Once belt

is

installed,

T

be

sure

to lock driven pulley sup-

port.

Drive

Belt

Condition

Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or ab-
normal 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. Con-
tact 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, break-
in

period of 25

km

(15

miles)

is

strongly

recommended.

0

NOTE: Always store a spare belt

in

a manner

to

allow its natural

shape to

be

maintained .

_____________________

25

Brake

Condition

The brake mechanism

on

your snow-

mobile

is

an

essential safety device.

Keep

this mechanism

in

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

without

an

effective

brake system.

•

WARNING:

Brake pads

must

be

replaced as soon

as

only 1

mm

(1/32")

of

the fixed

lining

is

still

projec-

ted out of caliper. Replacement must

be

performed by an authorized dealer.

A008003015

Minimum projection

of

fixed pad: 1

mm

(1/32"1

Brake

Adjustment

The

brake

mechanism

is

a self-adjusting

type. If a quiker brake response

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

Strongly pull

AOOB006002

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

an

authorized dealer.

13

mm

(1/2"1

approx .

AOOB006002

This also apply to parking brake

lever.

A008006001

Brake

Light

Switch

Adjustment

To

check operation:

13

mm

(1/2"1

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 turned the brake light on.
To adjust:

- Loosen the brake switch

lock nut

while restraining the other one.

26

________________________

_

-

By

turning adjusting nut, pull out-
ward the switch to turn the light on
or push inward to turn it off.

A008003016

Adjusting

nut

- Tighten the brake switch lock nut
while restraining the other one.

- Recheck brake light operation.

Drive

Chain

Tension

Remove rubber plug and check chain

tension. Deflection must

be

from 4 to

7 mm (5/32 to

9/32").

4 to 7

mm

(5132"

to

9132"

deflection

A008003017

To adjust, loosen lock nut and turn ad-
juster bolt to obtain the specified free-

play. Tighten lock nut and recheck
chain tension.

A008003014

Spark

Plugs

Disconnect the spark plug wires and
remove the spark plugs.

Check the condition

of

the plugs.

• A brownish tip reflects

ideal

condi-
tions. (Carburetor adjustment, spark
plug heat range, etc.,

are

correct.)

• A black insulator tip indicates fouling

caused by: carburetor

idle

speed

mix-

ture and/or high

speed

mixture too
rich, incorrect fuel mixture ratio,
wrong type of

spark

plug

(heat

range),

or excessive idling.

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

high speed mixture adjusted too
lean, wrong spark plug heat range,
incorrect fuel mixture ratio, or a leak-
ing

seal

or gasket.

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27

'1llr CAUTION: If spark plug condi-

T tion

is

not ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire feeler

gauge.

Reinstall plugs and connect wires.

Suspension

Condition

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

is

distributed on the skis.

Visually inspect all suspension campo-

~io

jji;

nents including slider shoes, springs,

~

~~~---::;:;;;;~':::J~---..e~

wheels, etc

..

0

NOTE: During normal driving,

snow will act

as

a lubricant and
coolant for the slider shoes. Extensive
riding on

ice

or sanded snow, will create
excessive heat build-up and cause pre-
mature slider shoe wear.

Stopper

Strap

Condition

Inspect strap for wear

;:Jnd

cracks, bolt
and nut for tightness. If loose inspect
holes for deformation, replace

as

requir-

ed. Torque nut to 9

N•m

(80 lbf•in).

Suspension

Adjustment

Adjuster

Blocks

The suspension

is

adjustable, the front
adjustment for surface condition, the
rear for driver's weight.

Adjuster blocks

Skis/track transfer weight

A007005015

28

________________________

_

At

the highest position the weight

is

transferred to the track. The rear adjust-

er

blocks should

be

adjusted to suit the

driver's preference.

'1llr CAUTION:

Always

turn the left

T side adjuster blocks

in

a clock-

wise direction, the right side blocks

in

a counterclockwise direction. Left

and
right adjuster blocks of each adjust-
ment must always

be

set at the same

elevation.

Stopper

Strap

The funtion

of

the suspension stopper

strap

is

to control the transfer of vehi-

cle weight

during acceleration. The

longer the belt, the more the weight will
be

transfered to the track, thus main-

taining a more positive direction. Adjus-

ting holes on the stopper strap allow to
adjust it according to drivers require-
ments, field and/or snow conditions.

For

normal use locate bolt through 2nd

hole from strap end .

•

WARNING:

Always

torque the

nut

to 9 N•m

(80

lbf•in).

0

NOTE:

For

deep snow 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
1t

off

the ground. With the engine OFF,
rotate the track by hand, and inspect
condition. If worn, cut or track fibers

are
exposed or missing or defective inserts
or

guides

are

noted, contact your dealer .

•

WARNING:

Do not operate a

snowmobile with a cut, torn

or

damaged track.

Track

Tension and Alignment

Tension:

Lift the rear of vehicle and support with
a mechanical stand. Allow the slide to
extend normally. Check the gap 13 mm

( 1

12")

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.

A007005014

13

mm

(1/2")

~CAUTION:

Too much tension will

T result

in

power

loss

and

ex-

cessive

stresses on suspension

components.

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29

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 cor-

rect tension

is

unattainable, contact your

dealer.

A001005003

Retaining screw

loosen

0

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment

are

inter-related.

Do

not ad-

just one without the other.

Alignment

Start the engine and accelerate slightly
so

that track turns slowly. Check that

the track

is

well centered;

equal

distance

on both sides between edges of track

guides and slider shoes.

A001005010

Equal

distance

A00100501

1

•

WARNING: Before checking track

alignment, ensure that the track

is

free

of

all

particles which could be

thrown out while track

is

rotating. Keep

hands, tools, feet and clothing clear of

track. Ensure no-one

is

standing

in

close proximity to the vehicle.

To correct, stop the engine, loosen the

rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lock nuts and tighten the ad-

juster bolt on side where the slider shoe

is

the furthest to the track insert guides.

Guide Slider Guide

f / shoes

""

f

~

~T==

this

side-~~

A001005011

30

______________________

__

Tighten lock nuts and recheck the align-
ment.

Ensure

to retighten the idler wheel

retaining screws.

Drive Pulley

Inspect the Duralon bushing condition
by checking the free-play of the sliding
half pulley. This

is

achieved by restrain-
ing the inner half and checking if the
sliding half moves

in

the direction of the

arrows more than 3 mm

(1/8").

If so,

contact your dealer.

A007003004

Mark reference

point

on

both halves

Maximum free-play

3 mm

(1/8")

Steering

Mechanism

Inspect the steering mechanism for
tightness of components (steering arms,
tie rods, ball joints, spring coupler bolts,

etc.). If necessary, replace or retighten.

Torque steering arm bolts to

60

N·~

(44 lbf•ft) making sure to keep a mtnt-

mum gap

of

5 mm

(13/64)

between

lugs.

A007006002

•

WARNING: 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").

To check, measure the distance

between each

ski

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

be

3 mm

(1/8")

more than the

rear when the handlebar

is

horizontal.

IMPORTANT:

Close

the front of the

skis

manually to eliminate

all

slack from the

steering mechanism.

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 retight-
en

the lock nuts.

•

3 mm (118")

toe out

'

A001006004

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31

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.

A007006003

A007006004

Muffler

Attachment

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

all

attachments. Replace the

springs and/or tighten if necessary.

-wr

CAUTION: Do not operate vehi-

T cle with muffler disconnected

otherwise serious engine damage will
occur.

Engine

Head

Nuts

With the

ENGINE

COLD,

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

21

N•m

(15 lbf•ft).

32

________________________

__

Following sequence above shown, tor-
que engine head nuts twice.

IMPORTANT:

The

engine

head

nut tor-

que

should

be

checked after the first 5

hours of operation.

Engine

Mount

Nuts

Check the engine mount nuts for tight-
ness. Retighten if necessary.

Carburetor

Adjustment

-wr

CAUTION: Never operate your

T snowmobile with the air intake

silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage will occur if this notice

is

disregarded.

A

B

A002002009

A)

Air

Screw

Adjustment

Completely close the air screw (until a
slight reseating resistance

is

felt) then

back off screw: 1

112

turn.

8)

Idle

Speed

Adjustment

Turn the idle speed screw clockwise un-
til it contacts the throttle slide then con-
tinue turning

two

(2) additional turns.

This will provide a preliminary idle

sp_eed

setting. Start the engine and allow

1t

to

warm then adjust the idle speed by turn-

ing the

idle

speed

screw clockwise or

counter-clockwise.

Idle

speed: 1800-

2000 R.P.M.

.,.,.

CAUTION: Do not

att~mpt

to

s~t

T the idle speed by usmg the

a1r

screw. Severe engine damage

can

oc-

cur. If idle speed

is

unattainable con-

tact

your authorized dealer.

Fan Belt

Inspect belt for cracks, uneven wear,

etc

..

Check fan belt tension, 10 mm

(3/8")

deflection should exist when de-

flection

is

correct.

~-

A017002011

If belt seems damaged or if tension

is

incorrect, contact your dealer immedi-

ately .

•

WARNING: If fan protector

is

re-

moved, always

reinstall

after

ser-

vicing.

Headlamp

Beam

Aiming

The

angle

of the headlamp

beam

has

been

pre-adjusted

prior

to

delivery.

Shaul~

you

wish re-adjustment, place the vehi-

cle

on

a flat surface 7.6 m (25') from a

wall or

screen.

With the suspension correctly adjusted,
the rider seated on the vehicle and the
high beam

ON

check that the center

of

high intensity zone

of

high beam

IS

50

mm

(2")

below horizontal line

of

head-

lamp height.

Headlamp Center line

0:3!£ l

1

4

7.6 m 125'1

•I

lz~~

50 mm

(2")

Below headlamp center

A002004006

Headlamp horizontal

center line

Light beam center

A002004007

Light beam (high beam

projected

on

the wall)

50 mm

(2")

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33

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

Bulb

Replacement

If the headlamp bulb

is

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

A002004009

If taillight bulb

is

burnt, expose the bulb

by

removing the

red

plastic

lens.

To

re-

move, unfasten the

two

(2)

screws.

•

WARNING:

Always

check light

operation after bulb replacement.

General Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and compo-
nents, retighten loose connections.
Check for stripped wires or damaged in-
sulation. Thoroughly inspect the vehicle
and

tighten loose bolts, nuts

and

linkage.

Inspect skis and

ski

runners for wear.

STORAGE

__________________

__

It

is

during summer, or when a vehicle

is

not

in

use

for

any

length

of time that prop-

er

storage

is

a necessity. Storage of the

snowmobile during

long

period

of inactivi-

ty consists of checking

and

replacing

mis-

sing,

broken

or worn

parts,

proper lubrica-

tion

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 car-
buretor;

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/systems not covered
in

this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine

should

be

turned

OFF

for

all

lubrication

and

maintenance

procedures.

34

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__

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.

0

NOTE: The track should be rotat-

ed periodically, (every

40

days).

Do

not

release

track

tension.

'W'

CAUTION: To prevent track dam-

T

age,

temperature

in

the storage

ar-

ea

must not exceed

38°C

(1

00°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

accumula-

tion

from

the skis and springs. Grease

the

ski legs

at

the grease

fittings

.

•

WARNING: Check the condition

of

the skis,

ski

runners and leaf
springs. Replace if worn more than
half.

A007006006

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect

all

components

for

tightness,

(spring coupler bolts, steering arm lock-
ing bolts, tie rods, ball joints, etc.).
Tighten if necessary. Oil 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 swit-

ches with a greaseless metal protector.

If unavailable, use petroleum jelly.

Transmission

Drain

the

chaincase and refill

to

proper

level, using fresh chaincase oil (P/N

413

8019

00-200

ml). To drain, remove the

chaincase chaincase drain plug.

A008003014

________________________

35

0

NOTE: Drain plug

is

accessible

through a hole located underneath

vehicle.

Drive Pulley

Inspection and cleaning must

be

per-

formed by

an

authorized dealer at the

end

of

each season.

Engine and Primer Lubrication

Engine

internal parts must

be

lubricated
to protect cylinder walls from possible
rust formation during the storage period.

To

perform the storage procedures (engi-

ne

and

primer valve) proceed

as

follows:

1 . Lift the

rear

of the vehicle

and

support

it off the ground.

•

WARNING:

Ensure

the track

is

free of

all

particles

which

could

be

thrown out while it

is

rotating. Keep

hands, tools, feet

and

clothing clear of

track.

Ensure

no

one

is

standing

in

close proximity to the vehicle.

2.

Start the engine and allow it to

run

at

idle speed until the engine reaches its

operational temperature.

3. Stop the engine.

4. Disconnect the inlet primer hose from

the primer valve.

36

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__

A002002009

Inlet hose

(oblique coupling)

Outlet hose

(straight coupling)

5.

Plug

inlet primer hose to prevent gas-

oline from draining.

6. Using

an

appropriate hose, connect

one end of the hose to the inlet of the

primer valve and place the other end
in

a Bombardier Snowmobile Injec-

tion

Oil

container.

7. Activate the primer

in

order to fill it

with oil.

8. Restart engine and run at idle.

9. Using the primer

valve, inject oil until
the engine dies or until a sufficient
quantity of

oil

has

entered the engine

(approximately 25 complete strokes

of the primer).

1 O.The engine stopped, remove the

sparks plugs

and

pour approximately

85

ml (3 Imp. oz.)

of

oil into the cy-

linders.

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

12. Reinstall the spark plugs and the in-
let primer hose.

Do not

run

engine during storage peri-

od.

Fuel

Tank

and

Carburetor

Remove the cap then using a syphon,

remove the gasoline from tank.

•

WARNING: Gasoline

is

flamma-

ble and explosive under certain

conditions.

Always

manipulate

in

a

well ventilated area. Do not smoke

or

allow open flames or sparks

in

the

vicinity.

Carburetor must

be

dried out complete-
ly to prevent gum formation during the
storage period.

Once the fuel tank

is

emptied, remove

the float chamber drain plug from car-

buretor. Drain carburetor and reinstall
plug.

A002002010

Plug

Check

all

fuel lines. Replace if neces-

sary.

Chassis

Clean the vehicle thoroughly, removing

all

dirt and grease accumulation.

~CAUTION:

Plastic alloy compo-

T 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 thin-
ners, etc ..

Clean

the frame.

For

the aluminum por-

tion

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:

If for some reason

T the snowmobile

has

to

be

stored

outside it

is

necessary to cover it with

an

opaque tarpaulin. This caution will
prevent the sun rays and the grime
from affecting the plastic components
and the vehicle finish.

General

Inspection

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

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

0

NOTE:

Leave

the drive belt off the

pulleys for the entire storage pe-

riod.

Suspension

Stopper

Strap

Replace annually and/or

as

condition

dictates. Torque nut to 9

N•m

(80

lbf•in).

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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

yourself

and

your authoriz-

ed

dealer. If these services

are

perform-

ed

as

suggested, your vehicle will give

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.

TO

BE

PERFORMED

BY DEALER

•

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION CHART

TO

BE

PERFORMED

BY OWNER

0

Change spark

plugs*

0

Check transmission oil level

0

Check drive chain tension

0

Replace fuel filter (located inside fuel tank)

0

Check track condition, tension and alignment

0

Check and lubricate suspension

0

Inspect drive belt and install

0

Check throttle cable for damage and free operation

0

Check steering 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

of

all bolts, 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

•

0

*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.

TCAUTION:

Only perform this procedure in a well ventilated area.

38

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___

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

GUIDE

______________________________

___

0

NOTE: The possible causes have been listed

in

an

order

of

frequency. There-

fore, items should

be

checked

out

in

the same order

as

mentioned

in

the trou-

ble shooting guide.

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHAT

TO

DO

Engine

turns

over

but

1.

No

fuel

to

the

engine

Check

the

tank

level.

Check

lor

possible

clogging

fails

to

start

or

starts

of

fuel

line,

item

4.

with difficulty

2. Flooded

engine

Remove

wet

spark

plugs,

turn

ignition

to

OFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plugs.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.

II

engine

continues

to

flood,

see

your

dealer.

3.

Spark

plug/ignition

Check

that

emergency

cut

out

switch

is

at

the

upper

position

IONI

and

the

tether

cut·out

switch

cap

is

snapped

over

the

receptacle.

Check

lor

fouled

or

defective

spark

plug.

Dis·

connect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

re·

move

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plug

on

engine

cowl,

being

careful

to

hold

away

from

spark

plug

hole.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

lor

spark.

II

no

sparks

appear,

replace

spark

plug.

II

trouble

persists,

contact

your

dealer.

4.

Clogged fuel line

(water

or

Remove

and

clean

the

fuel

filter.

Change

filter

dirt I

cartridge

if

necessary.

Check

condition

and

connections

of

fuel

lines.

Check

the

cleanliness

of

fuel

tank.

5.

Carburetor

Contact

your

dealer

lor

repair.

6.

Too

much

oil

in

fuel

Contact

your

dealer.

7.

Engine timing

Engine

timing

may

be

incorrect

or

out

of

ad·

justment.

Contact

your

dealer.

8.

Engine

compression

Running

with a lean

fuel

mixture

may

produce

excessive

engine

wear

resulting

in

poor

engine

compression.

II

this

occurs,

contact

your

dealer

at

once.

Engine will

not

turn

1 . Seized

engine

In

the

case

of a seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

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39

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHAT

TO

DO

Engine lacks accelera- 1.

Fouled

or

defective spark

Check

item 3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

tion

or

power

plug

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty"

2.

Clogged fuel line (water

or

Check

fuel

line

condition.

!See

item 4 of

"En-

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

fails

to

start

or

starts

with

difficulty"

I.

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

unable

to

locate

specific

symptoms,

contact

your

dealer.

Engine continually

1. Faulty spark

plug

Check

item 3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

start

or

starts

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

damaged

or

worn

drive

belt.

Re-

reach full speed

place

if

necessary.

2. Incorrect track adjustment

Check

track

tension

and

alignment.

Readjust

to

specifications.

!See

Maintenance

Section).

3. Engine

Check

item 1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

accelera-

tion

or

power.".

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

40

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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 B c

G

A001001038

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.

Suspension

adjustment

key

H.

Starter grip

D

E

F

H

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SPECIFICATIONS

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_

SKANDIC

377R

ENGINE

Type

377

No.

of

cylinders

2

Bore

62

mm

(2.441

")

Stroke

61

mm

(2.402")

Displacement

368.3

cm3

(22.48

in3)

Compression ratio (corrected)

6.9:1

Maximum horsepower R.P.M.

*

7000

Carburetor type

VM

34-276

Carburetor adjustment:

-air

screw

1

112

turn

- idle speed

1800-2000

R.P.M.

Torque:

- engine head nuts

21

Nom

(15 lbfoft)

- crankcase nuts

M6: 9 Nom

(7

lbfoft)

M8:

21

Nom

(15 lbfoft)

- magneto ring nut

85

Nom

(63

lbfoft)

- fan

nut

65

Nom

(48

lbfoft)

- crankcase engine

38

Nom

(28

lbfoft)

support

nuts

- exhaust

manifold

bolts

21 Nom (

15

lbfoft)

CHASSIS

Overall length

289.5

em

(114")

Overall

width

96.5

em

(38")

Overall

height

1

08

em

(42

112")

Ski stance

81.9

em

(32

1/4")

(center

to

center)

Ski alignment (toe

out)

3.0

mm

(1/B")

Torque:

- steering arm/ski leg

bolt

60

Nom

(45

lbfoft)

- steering column/handlebar

26

Nom

(19

lbfoft)

Dry

weight

192

kg

(422

lb)

Bearing area

7579

cm2

(1175

in2)

Ground pressure

2.53

kPa

(.359

PSI)

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

-width

38.1 em

(15")

- length

353

em

(139")

-tension

13

mm

(112") gap

between

slider shoe and

the

bottom

inside

of

track.

- alignment Equal distance

between

edges

of

track

guides and

slider shoes.

Chaincase gear ratio

17/40

Drive belt:

-number

414

3758

00

-Max.

width

33.3

mm

(1

5/16")

-Min.

width

30.1

mm

(1

3/16")

Chaincase oil

capacity

- Sl

455

ml

-Imp.

16

oz

*The maximum horse

power

RPM

is

applicable with engine on the vehicle. It

mav

be different under

certain circumstances

and

Bombardier Inc. reserves the right to

modify

it

without

anv

obligation.

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___

SKANDIC

377R

ELECTRICAL

Lighting

system

(output)

Bulb:

- headlamp

60/60

w

-

tail/stop

5/21 w

- speedometer

5W

Spark plug:

-type

NGK BR8-ES

- gap

0.4

mm

(.016")

Ignition

timing:

-

timing

mark

(B.T.D.C.)

2.31

(.091")

(20°)

-

stroboscopic

timing

6000

RPM

FUEL

Gas

type

Regular leaded

or

unleaded

Fuel

tank

capacity

- Sl

28.4

liters

-Imp.

6.25

gal

-u.s.

7.5

gal

Premixed fuel/oil

-type

Blizzard oil

- ratio

50:1

BRAKE

Type

Disk self-adjusting

Lining

minimum

thickness

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.

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43

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_.,

CD

LIGHTING COIL 1160

W)

0 AMPLIFIER

0 CHARGING COIL

~

HEADLAMP

(60/60

W)

LAMP

15

W)

TAILLAMP

15/21 W)

(!)

FUSE (0. 1 A)

® IGNITION COIL

BRAKE

liGHT

SWITCH

Sl

~I

~

DIMMER

SWITCH

!HIGH

BEAM

LOW

BEAM

I

'o

•

WARNING:

Ensure all

terminals

are properly crimped on the wires

and all

connectors

housings

are pro-

perly

fastened.

COLOR CODES

BK

-BLACK

WH-

WHITE

RD

-RED
BL -BLUE
YL

-YELLOW

GN-

GREEN

GY-

GREY

VI

-VIOLET

OR-

ORANGE

BR

-BROWN

~:e

m -

::I

:a

ca.-

n'

z

WQ

'i

c

'i

:a

-

)II

Q

:a

)II

s:

Sl*

METRIC INFORMATION

GUIDE

______________________________

__

BASE UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length

meter

m

mass

kilogram

kg

force

Newton

N

liquid

liter

I

temperature

Celsius

oc

pressure

kilopascal

kPa

torque

Newton meter

N•m

speed

kilometer per hour

km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX SYMBOL

MEANING

VALUE

kilo k

one thousand 1000

centi

c

one hundredth of

0.01

milli

m one thousandth of 0.001

CONVERSION FACTORS

TO CONVERT

TOt

MULTIPLY

BY

lbf•ft

lbf•in

12

imp.

oz

U.S.

oz

0.96

imp. gal.

U.S.

gal.

1.2

in

mm 25.4

in

em

2.54

ft

m 0.3

MPH

km/h

1.61

in

2

cm

2

6.45

in

3

cm

3

16.39

imp.

oz

ml

28.41

U.S.

oz

ml

29.57

imp. gal.

I

4.55

U.S.

gal.

I

3.79

oz

g

28.35

lb

kg

0.45

lbf

N

4.4

lbfoin

N•m

0.11

lbf•ft

N•m

1.36

PSI

kPa

6.89

Fahrenheit

Celsius

(°F-

32) X

5/9

Celsius

Fahrenheit

(°C

X

1.8)

+ 32

*The international system of units abbreviates

"SI"

in

all

languages.

tTo obtain the inverse sequence, divide

by

the given factor.

To

convert

"mm"

to

"in",

divide

by

25.4.

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NOTES

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__

______________________

NOTES

NOTES

____________________

_

CHANGE

OF ADDRESS

OR

OWNERSHIP

___________

_

Any change

in

address or ownership should

be

brought to the attention of the manu-

facturer by completing and sending out the card 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

transferred. Also enclose

a photocopy of this registration card when informing of a change of ownership.

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

NEW

ADDRESS:

NAME

NO STREET

APT.

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

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

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The ownership of this vehicle

is

transferred

FROM:

____________________________________________

__

NAME

NO

STREET APT

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

TO:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT.

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP I

POSTAL

CODE

BOMBARDIER

INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE

2LO

BOMBARDIER

INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE

2LO