BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo 1978, Ski-Doo Elan 1978, Ski-Doo T'NT 1978, Ski-Doo Olympique 1978, Ski-Doo Alpine 1978 Operator's Manual

480Ot3800

model

V.I.N.

purchase date

warranty expiry date

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After SalesService Department
Bombardier Limited
Valcourt, Quebec
Canada, JOE2LO

Suggested Retail Price: $2.50
(First copy free with unit purchased)

480013800

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BLIZZARD OLYMPIQUE
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ELITE

T'NT

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CONGRATULATIONS ... You are
the proud
Doo snowmobile. This vehicle is the
resultofincomparable teamwork be­tween Bombardier designers, engi­neers and technicians. Consequently,
this vehicle is designed and engineered
with
quietness in mind. We do respect your
desires and that of others.

The information has been prepared to
acquaint the
new
hicle controls, owner-related mainte­nance, and safe operating instructions.
This is accomplished via 'The Snow­mobile Safety Handbook Booklet' and
the 'Operator Manual'. Each is insepa­rable toward proper useof the product,
and should be kept
all times.

Although the Alpine model is intended

for utilitarian use rather than recre-

ational for simplicity, it has been in­cluded in this operator manual.

Should you have any questions per­taining to the warranty and its applica­tion, please consult the
Question" section of this manual or
your selling dealer.

owner

safety, handling,

snowmobile

of a

owner

with

new

comfort

/ operator of a

the various ve-

with

the vehicle at

"Often

now

1978 Ski-

and

Asked

This manual emphasizes particular in­formation denoted by the wording and
symbols:

WARNING:

•

tion which, if not followed, could

cause personalinjury.

_ CAUTION: Denotes an

....

tion which, if not followed, could

severely damage

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

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information needed to fully

plete an instruction.
Although the mere reading of such in-

formation does
ard, your understanding of the infor­mation will promote its correct use.

Ride safe and have fun.
Recreational Products Group

Bombardier Limited,
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada

Identifies an instruc-

instruc-

vehicle components.

com-

not

eliminate the haz-

Observe

the

following precautions:

•

Throttle
checked for free movement before
starting engine.

• Engineshould be running only when
pulley guard issecured in place.

• Never run engine
installed. Running an unloaded en­gine can prove to be dangerous.

• Never run the engine at high R,P.M,
when the track of the vehicle is

raised

• It can be dangerous to run engine
with

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

• 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,

• Maintain your vehicle in top mecha-

nical condition at alltimes,

• 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.

• Only perform procedures asdetailed

in this manual. It is recommended

that dealer assistance be periodically

obtained on other components /

systems

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

mechanism

off

the ground.

the cab open or removed,

not

covered in this manual.

without

without

should

drive belt

be

delay,

• Installation of other than
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 or tether switches, or
turning

• On

gine since the engine cooling is in
effect only when the vehicle is in
motion, it is recommended that you
do not allow the engine to idle for
more brief periods. Prolonged idling
and low speed operation may cause
engine damage.

Please read and understand all other

warnings contained elsewhere in this

manual.

off

the key.

T'NT

equipped with free air en-

"stock"

CONTROLS/

Throttle control lever, brake control lever, ignition / light switch, headlampdimmer
switch, emergency
primer, tachometer, speedometer, tether
opening, tool box, seat compartment, fuel gauge

INSTRUMENTS

cut-out

switch, decompressor, manual starter handle, choke,

cut-out

switch, gear shift lever, cab

5-7

BREAK-IN PERIOD

lO-hour inspection 7

FUEL MIXING

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel mixing

procedure 8

PRE-STARTCHECK

Check points 9

STARTING

Manual starting, electric starting, emergency starting 10-11

PROCEDURE

LUBRICATION

Console removal, pulley guard removal, drive belt removal, bogie wheel suspen-

sion, slide suspension, steering mechanism, chaincase oil level, gearbox oil level,

drive pulley, driven pulley

12-16

MAINTENANCE

Spark plug, battery, suspension condition, track condition, track tension and
alignment, carburetor adjustment, drive belt, steering mechanism, drive chain
tension brake, steering adjustment, engine head nuts, engine
attachment, fan
replacement

belt, general inspection, ventilation, headlamp adjustment, bulb

mount

nuts, muffler

16-26

STORAGE

Track, suspension, ski, controls, chaincase, gearbox, driven pulley, drive pulley,

fuel tank, carburetor, cylinder lubrication, battery, chassis, general inspection

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27-29

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart 30

TROUBLE

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THE 1978

SHOOTING

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TO IDENTIFY YOUR

"LIMITED

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OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS .

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DISTRIBUTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 40

CHANGEOFADDRESSOROWNERSHIP

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3

4

A) Throttle ControlLever

BJ

Brake ControlLever

C) Ignition /

D)

Headlamp DimmerSwitch

Light

Switch

E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

FJ

Decompressor(Elansingle cylinder
engine only)

G) Manual Starter Handle

H) Choke (Elan

and

Alpinemodels

only)

I) Primer

J) Tachometer

K) Speedometer
U Tether Cut-Out Switch
M) GearShift Lever

Located on right side of handlebar.
When compressed, it controls the

gine speed and the engagement of the
transmission.

When released, engine

en-

speed returns automatically to idle.

Located on

When compressed, the brake is

the left side of handlebar.

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

effect is proportionate to the pressure

applied

on the lever.

OFF

-

LIGHTS

Key operated, 3 position switch. To

start engine, first turn key clockwise to

ON position. To stop engine, turn key

counter-clockwise to
Turning key fully clockwise,

OFF position.

with

en-

gine running, illuminates both head-

lamp and taillight.

Key operated, 4

POSition

switch. To

start engine, turn key fully clockwise to

START position and hold. Return key

to

ON position immediately engine has

started. To stop engine, turn key coun­ter clockwise to

OFF position. To illu-

minate both headlamp and taillight,
turn keyto LIGHTS position.

The dimmer switch, located on left side
of handlebar, allows correct selection
of headlamp beam. To obtain high or
low

beam simply depress switch.

A push button switch located on right
side of handlebar. To stop the engine
in an emergency, press button down
into

lower position.

Before re-startinq engine always de­press button into released

upper posi-

tion. The driver of this vehicle should

familiarize himself

with

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

WARNING:

•

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

restarting engine.

If the button has

of

OFF

/L1GHTS

_ON

-

START

Two positron (OFF/ ON). push-pull
knob. To engage,

purl decompressor

knob fully out.

5

_ CAUTION: The decompressor

..

provides easier starting by redu­cing engine compression. However,
leaving decompressor engaged while
running will damage your engine. Al­ways disengage after engine has
started.

Auto

rewind type located on right hand

side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,

pull handle.

On Elan model, to engage choke, turn
knob clockwise to ON position. To dis­engage, turn to OFF position. On Alpi­ne model, pull button to engage choke,
push to disengage. The choke should
always be used for easier cold engine
starts.
it is not necessary to use choke when
starting.

ton (2-3 times) to activate primer. The
engine starts. After engine is warm

volutions per minute (RPM) of the

After

engine is warm however,

A push-pull button. Pull and push but­primer should always be used for cold
however, it is not necessary to use

primer when starting.

The tachometer registers the impulses
of magneto. Direct-reading dial indi­cates, in thousands, the number of re-

engine.

_ CAUTION: The tachometer is

..

protected by a fuse. If tachome­ter stops operating, check fuse condi­tion and if necessary, replace.The fuse
is .1 amps. Do not use a higher rated
fuse as this can cause severe dam­ageto the tachometer.

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

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

If emergency engine
quired completely pull cap from safety

switch and engine power will be auto-

matically shut

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in order to operate the vehicle.

•

source of malfunction should be de-

termined and corrected before re-

startingengine.

A 2 position, {FORWARD /
gear shift lever. Push up for forward
and

_ CAUTION: Do not activate gear

..

motion.

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moved from pulleys and the gear shift

lever positioned into forward gear.

For Elan models; unlock latches on

both sides where cab meets frame. For

Olympique and

down

ward

els; lift both handles to disengage

latches.

cap over receptacle before

"shut-off" is re-

"off".

NOTE: The cap must be installed

on the safety switch at all times

WARNING: If the switch is used
in an emergency situation the

REVERSE}

down for reverse.

shift lever while snowmobileis in

NOTE: When

vehicle, its drive belt must be re-

on cab and turn cab handles to-

front

of vehicle. On Everest mod-

towing

T'NT

a disabled

models; push

6

NOTE: Always lift cab gently up

a

until stopped by restraining de-

vice.
On Alpine model, the cab is remov-

able, unlatch cab by turning both

handles toward front of vehicle, re­move fuel tank cap, gently lift cab then
disconnect junction block at right side

of engine. Remove cab from vehicle.

WARNING: It isdangerousto run

•

an engine with the cab open or

removed.

Personal

injury could result.

With Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile
engines, a break-in period is required
before running the vehicle at full
throttle. Engine's manufacturer re­commendation is 10 to 15 operating
hours. During this period, a richer mix­ture is needed

1 part of 50 / 1 Bombardier oil). Maxi-

mum throttle should not exceed
however, brief full acceleration and
speed variations contribute to a good
break-in. Continued wide open throttle
accelerations,
speeds, and luggin are detrimental
during the break-in period.

(i.e. 40 parts of gas for

%,

prolonged

cruising

Located under the cab. To gain access,

tilt cab. Ideal location for spare plugs,
belt, rope, etc.

Remove backrest and tilt seat. Ideal
location for spare plugs, belt, rope, etc.

NOTE: Emergency materials

a

should be wrapped in foam or

similar material. This will prevent pos-

sible damage to breakable items when
travelling over rough or bumpy terrain.

On all models except Elan models, un­screw fuel tank cap and
stick to check fuel level. On Elan mod­els, the tank is translucent and fuel

level can be checked by opening cab

and glancing at tank .

WARNING: Never use a lite

•

match or open flame to check

fuel level.

withdraw

dip-

As with any precision piece of mechan­ical equipment, we suggest that after
the first 10 hours of operation or 30
days after the purchase, whichever

comes first, that your vehicle be

checke.d

tion

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 10 hours inspection is at the ex-
penseof the vehicleowner.

by your dealer. This inspec-

will give you the opportunity to

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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 correct gasoline isregular gasoline

(not less than 92 octane), available
from all service stations.

_

CAUTION:

.".

with different fuel or fuel ratios.
Never use low lead or non leadedgaso­line, naphtha, methanol or similar
products.

Use concentrated Bombardier snow­mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil hasspecially formulated
oil bases to meet the lubrication re­quirements of the Bombardier-Rotax

ermine.

If

lombardier

ava.lable substitute

2 cycle snowmobile oil.

mix must meet the vehicle require­ments. See oil manufacturer recom­mendations on container.

_ CAUTION: Never use outboard

.".

or straight mineraloils.

Never experiment

snowmobile oil is un-

with

a high-quality

The

oil/gas

To mix the gasoline and oil always use
a separate clean container. Never mix
directly in your snowmobile tank. For

best results, acquire
ther plastic or metal. Draw from one
until empty then use the second one.

WARNING:

•

ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always perform procedures
in a well ventilated area. Do not smoke
or allow open flames or sparks in the
vicinity. If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving, the cause should be de­termined and corrected without delay.

Never add fuel while engine is running.
Avoid skin contact with fuel at below
freezing temperatures.

1. Pour approximately one gallon of

gasoline into a clean container.

two

containers, ei-

Gasoline is flamma-

The importance of using the correct

fuel.mixture cannot be overstressed. An
incorrect fuel ratio results in serious en-

gine damage. Recommended fuel ratio

is 50

/1.

5 gallons of regular gasoline plus 1

of

50/ 1concentrated Bombardier

can

snowmobile oil

NOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing,

O

oil should bekept at room tempe-

rature.

==

correct fuel mixture.

8

2. Add the full amount of oil.

3. Replace 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
a fine mesh screen to prevent the
entry of water and foreign particles,
transfer mixture from container into
the snowmobile tank.

NOTE: When using pre-mixed

a

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

WARNiNG:

•

tank before placing
warm area.
gasoline

will expand and overflow.

Never

At

certain temperatures,

'top

vehicle in a

up'

with

gas

(IW.

Check fuel level.

(IW

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

@; Activate the throttle control lever

several times to check
ates easily and
throttle control lever must return to
idle position when released.

(fl; Activate the brake control lever and

make sure the brake fully applies be­fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

.1&

Verify that the path ahead of the ve­hicle is clear of bystanders and
obstacles.

WARNING:

•

snowmobile once all components

are checked and functioning properly.

smoothly.

Only

that

start

snow

it oper-

The

your

9

8.

Allow

the engine to warm before

operating at full throttle.

...

CAUTION: On

T'NT

free air mod-

Y el since engine cooling isin effect

only when the vehicle is in motion.

position

Upper

position

before

starting

engine.

Emergency

1. Insert key in ignition and turn to ON
position. removed or disconnected.

2. Test throttlecontrol lever. 1. lnsert

3. On vehicle equipped
system, engage the choke, on other primerl(2 or 3 times) or engage
models activate the primer (2 to 3 choke.
times). (On Elan single cylinder
model, also pull decompressor knob
fully

outl.

NOTE: Choke or primer are not 3. On vehicle equipped
necessary when engine is

a

4. On vehicle equipped

gency"
that tne tether cut-out cap Ism
non and that the cord IS attached to leased upper position
your clothing. Check that the emer­gency cut-out button is in the
leaseupper position. starter engages. If engine does

5. Grasp manual starter handle firmly start on first try, key
and pull slowly until a resistance is fully back to OFF each time.

felt then pull vigorously. Slowly

leaserewind starter handle. while starting.

...

.....

6. If applicable, disengage choke, On choke.

Elan single cylinder model, push in 6. Check operation of the emergency

decornpressor.

7. Check operation of the emergency tether switch. Restart engine.
cut-out switch, and where appli- • WARNING: If engine does not

cable, tether switch. Restart engine.

•

gency cut-out switch and where appli-

cable, pulling the tether cut-out. cap, Ignition key. Do

stop the engine by turning

ignition key. Do not operate the vehicle 7.

further, seeyour dealer. operating at full throttle.

'10

.

cut-outswltGh,JD§!S',-,S.~~-::

WARNING: Do
while starting. has started. If applicable, disengage

WARNING: If engine does not gency
shut-off

when applying the erner- cable, pulling .the tether

Lower

to

stop

cut-out

with

not

engine.

button

a choke 2. Tkst

warm./JJ8flCY

wltb;erneL'--_'::"-~-::':::#ef'rand

~'---

apply throttle 5. Released key immediately engine

off

Prolonged idling and
tion may cause engine damage. Do
allow the engine to idle
brief periods.

...

CAUTION: Never operate your

y

".

snowmobile

, I

~ey

in ignition switch

t~rottle

a NOTE: Choke or primer are

necessary when engine is warm.

.--.

re- 4. Turn ignition key clockwise until

re- WARNING: Do

that the tether cut-out cap.is

your clothing:, Gh€c1Ghattne erner-

gency cut-out button is in the re-

cut-out

~top.

the further, seeyour dealer.

cut-out switch. make Isure

that tbe-ccrrdjs/atta;:med to

switch and when applicable,

shut-off

cut-?ut

the

engine by turning

Allow

the engine to warm before

low

speed opera-

for

more than

with

the

battery

control lever. Activate

with

m~st

be turned

not

apply

when applying the emer-

switch and where appli-

not

~ut-out

operate the vehicle

not

not

~mer-

I~JPOSI-

not

throttle

cap,

off

~he

NOTE: If

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vehicle cannot be started elec­trically, place ignition key to ON posi­tion and start engine manually.

for

some reasons, the

not

WARNING: Do

cle by the drive pulley unlessit is

•
a true emergency situation, have the
vehicle repairedassoon aspossible.

start the vehi-

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

Remove the rewind starter assembly
from the engine and transfer the rope
handle to your emergency rope.

Wind rope around starting pulley.

Single Cylinder Engine

NOTE: On Elantwin cylinder, the
knot of the emergency rope

O

should be positioned behind one

bolt head of the pulley.

with

Remove pulley from vehicle and
wind the emergency rope
the drive pulley between the sliding
half and the roller guard. Start engine
asper usual manual starting.

WARNING: When starting the

•

vehicle in an emergency situation
by the drive pulley, do not makea knot
at the end
do not reinstallthe pulley guard.

of

the emergency rope and

tight

around

ElanTwin Cylinder

Pull vigorously as per usual manual
starting to start engine.

11

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
retain safe and dependable operation.

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

snow or in severe conditions these

items should be lubricated more fre-

quently.

WARNING: Only perform such
procedures as detailed in this

+

manual. It is recommended that dealer

assistance be periodically obtained on

other components / systems not cov-

ered in this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should be turned OFF

for

all lubrication and maintenance

procedures.

wet

WARNING: Engine should be
running only when

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secured in place.

1. Tilt cab and remove console.

2. Remove driven pulley guard (front)
by unlocking it from attaching
points.

3. To remove drive pulley guard, pull
out

retaining clip (A) and pull on
spring (B) to disengage pin
bracket.

4. Push pulley guard forward to disen­gage

front

frame. Lift guard from vehicle.

Detach air duct from engine and pull it
from muffler compartment wail. Un­lock pulley guard from attaching points
and remove from vehicle.

attchement (C) from

pulley guard is

from

For any procedure
moval of console, proceed as follows:

1. Unlock latch where console and
dashpanel meet.

2. Push the console
tilt

away from engine. To reinstall,

reverse procedure.

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that

may require re-

downward

then

1. Tilt cab, unscrew wing nut

pullout

retaining clips (8 & C).

(A)

3. Move pulley guard toward front of

and

vehicle to disengage front attaching
device from front bracket.

2. Disengage guard from rear and mid­dle brackets then disengage pin
from front bracket. Remove com­plete assembly.

1. cab. Pull out retaining clip
(A) and tilt driven pulley guard to-

ward front of vehicle.

WARNING:

•

gine without drive belt installed.

Running an unloaded engine is dange-

rous.

Never start or runen-

1. Tilt cab and remove pulley guard.
On Everest and

T'NT

models, un-

lock and raise driven pulley support.

2. Open the driven pulley

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

In

2.

Pullout

retaining clip (8) to disen-

gage pin (C) from bracket.

3. Slip slackened belt over the top
edge of the sliding half.

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4. Slip the belt out from the drive pul­ley and remove completely from ve­hicle. To install drive belt, reverse
procedure.

Remove cab and pulley guard. Remove
the

two

bolts (A) holding disc brake to
the frame. Loosen nut (8) to separate
brake caliper from disc brake bracket.
Pivot the brake bracket assembly half
a turn. Open the driven pulley. Twist
and push the sliding half then hold in
open position; slip slackened belt over
the

top

edge of the sliding half. Slip

the belt out from the drive pulley and

remove from vehicle by passing it
under the driven pulley and disc brake

assembly. To install drive belt follow

reverseprocedure.

each wheel until new greaseappears at
the joint of inner sideof shaft.

On Alpine model, to grease the inner

side bogie wheels, tilt vehicle on its

side and apply pressure on track to

expose grease fittings.

Lubricate the rear axle with low-tem­perature grease. Pump through the rear
axle fittings.

CAUTION: Always use a

low
pressure grease gun when lubri­cating rearaxle.

Using a

low

pressure grease gun, lubri­cate the idler wheels with low tem­perature grease. Pump 3 to 4 times
through the grease fitting located on
each cap of idler wheel. Wipe

off

excess.

Lubricate the suspension bogie wheels
using low temperature grease. Pump
through the grease fitting at center of

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WARNING: Do
throttle and / or brake cable and

•

not

housings.

lubricate

Lubricate ski legs at grease fittings un-

til new grease appears at joints. Oil

spring coupler bolts.

light machine oil, lubricate the

spring located on top of steering col-

umn housing. Allow oil to run in. Oilthe
mobile contact point at
steering arm. Using a small brush,
dipped in
steering arm ball joint.

low

temp grease, lubricate

bottom

end

Oil level

Inspection plug

Elan Olympique, Everest

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

"dipstick"

level on the

8.5 cm (3" to

necessary.

of

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NOTE: On all models, the chain-

case oil capacity isapproximately

check oil level. The oil

"dipstick"

3Y2

and

should be 7.5 to

"l.

Replenish as

256ml (9oz.).

gearbox oil capacity is 454 ml (16

ozs.) To check level:

Remove rubber inspection cover lo-

cated on bottom right side of gearbox.

Using a rigid piece of wire as dipstick,
chck oil level. Oil level must reach 8.2
cm

(3\4"lon dipstick.

T'NT

Greasethe ski leg at grease fitting until
new grease appears at the joint. Lu-

bricate spring coupler bolt

Remove tool box then check oil level by
removing oil level inspection plug. Oil
should be at bottom lip of hole. Reple­nish as necessary by removing the filler
cap using aspark plug socket.

with

oil.

To fill, remove filler cap from top of
gearbox. Refill as required using Bom­bardier chaincase oil.

15

The drive pulley requires lubrication
bi-monthly or every 20 hrs. of

opera­tion. All other models, covered in this
manual do

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formed only by an authorized dealer.
A disassembly, cleaning, inspection

and lubrication

shouldalso be performed by the dealer

every 100 operating hoursor at the end
of each season, whichever occurs
first.

IMPORTANT:

not

require lubrication.

WARNING: The lubrication of
the drive pulley should be

where

per-

applicable

The drive pulley assem­bly will be excluded from warranty, if
the factory seal is broken by otherthan

a duly authorized representative of

Bombardier.

With

cab removed, grease the driven

pulley shaft as follows:

off

Remove pulley guard and slip

drive
belt. Open the driven pulley, (push and
twist

sliding half).
Thoroughly clean the driven pulley
shaft.

Apply a light coat of low-temp grease

on the shaft. Always lubricate lightly

off

and wipe

several times to distribute lubri-

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cant over full length of shaft. Be

surplus.

NOTE: Activate the sliding half

care­ful that lubricant does not get on inner
halves of pulley.

The following Maintenance Chart indi­cates 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 year of

low-cost use.

WARNING: Only perform such

procedures as detailed in this

+

manual. It is recommended that dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components
ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for
procedures.

all lubrication andmaintenance

CODE WEEKLY PAGE

Spark plug

W1
W2 Battery (electric start models)
W3 Suspension condition
W4 Track condition

Track tension and alignment

W5

Carburetor adjustment

W6
W7 Drive belt

Steering mechanism

W8

Drive chain tension (Alpine)

W9

CODE

MONTHLY

M1 Brake
M2 Steering adjustment
M3 Engine head nuts
M4 Engine mount nuts
M5 Muffler attachment
M6 Fan belt (twin cylinder fan

cooled enginel
General inspection

M7

Ventilation (Qlympiquel

M8

Headlamp adjustment

I systems not cov-

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17

17

18

18.19.20

20.21,22
22

22.23
23

PAGE

23,24
24,25

25
25
25
25

25,26

26
26

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Disconnect spark plug wires and re-

move spark plugs.

Check condition of plugs.

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

• A black insulator tip indicates fou­ling caused by; carburetor idlespeed

mixture and / or high speed mix-

ture 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 sealor gasket.

Norrr1Jl (brcwrusn)

_ CAUTION: If spark plug condi-

.".

tion is

not

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire
feeler gauge.

Reinstall plugs and connect wires.

Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte le­vel must be at upper level line on bat­tery casing.

If necesary add distilled water. Battery

connections must also be free of corro-

sion. If cleaning is necessary remove

corrosion using a stiff brush then clean

with a solution of baking soda and

water. Rinseand dry well.

ideal, contact your au-

not

- CAUTION: Do
.".

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

After reconnecting battery coat bat­tery terminals and connectors with pe­troleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Check that battery is well secured and

that battery overflow tube is

ked or kinked.

WARNING: Overflow tube must
be free and open. A kinked or

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bent tube will restrict ventilation and

create gas accumulation
result in an explosion. Avoid skin

tact

with

electrolyte.

Visually inspect suspension springs.
Replace any weak or broken spring. If

vehicle is equipped with a slide sus-

pension, inspect shoe condition and
place as necessary.

NOTE: During normal driving,

snow will act as a lubricant and

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

allow cleaning

not

bloc-

that

could

con-

re-

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Lift rearofvehicle and support it
ground.
by hand and inspect condition. If bad
cuts, missing or defective inserts or
guides are noted, contact your dealer
for replacement.

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tion before attempting to rotate the
tracks manually.

•
damage track.

Lift the rear of the vehicle and support
it

the track tension from the middle set of

bogie wheels. See the vehicle specifi­cation sheet to correctly adjust the
sion (distance between the top inside
edge of track and the bottom of the

footboard).

With

engine

NOTE: On Alpine model, place
gear shift lever in forward posi-

WARNING: Do
snowmobile

off

the ground. Using a rule, check

off,

not

with

a cut, torn or

off

rotate track

operate a

the

ten-

2.

A~just

adjuster bolts clockwise to tighten
track, counter-clockwise to slacken.

Adjust both side equally.

3. Proceed

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just one
Support rear of vehicle

ical stand. Start the engine and accel­erate slightly so that track turns slowly.

Check that track is well centered and
turns evenly on the rear sprockets. The
distance between the edges of the
track and the link plates should be the

same on both sides. Misalignment can
cause excessive wear of track edges
and sprocket teeth.

to proper tension by turning

Adjuster bolt

with

track alignment.

NOTE: Track tension and align­ment are inter-related. Do not

without

checking the other.

with

a mechan-

ad-

If track tension is too loose, the track
will have a tendency to thump. If too
tight, performance will beaffected.

If necessary to adjust.

1. Using wrench, loosen both track
justers by unscrewing the lock nuts
situated on the inner side of the

pension springs.

18

ad-

sus-

--II

....

To adjust:

1. Stop engine. Using wrench, turn
track adjuster bolt clockwise on the
side where the track is closest to the
link plate until track aligns.

2. Firmly retighten adjuster lock nuts.

3. Restart engine and rotate track

slowly and recheck alignment.

Equal

distance

WARNING:

•

track alignment, ensure that the

Before checking

track is free of all particles which

could be thrown out while track is ro-

tating. Keep hands, feet, tools and

clothingclearof track.

Lift the rear of vehicle and support

itoff
the ground. Using a rule, check track
tension at the second set of bogie
wheels from rear.

See vehicle specifications sheet to

cor­rectly adjust the tension (distance be­tween
center

top

inside edge of track and

of

bogie wheel set retaining

bolt).
To adjust track use the following pro-

cedure:

Loosen link plate spring lock nuts

(4)

located on inner side of link plate
springs.

Turn adjuster bolts clockwise to tight­en tracks, counter-clockwise to slack­en.

To correct:
Turn inner side adjuster boltts) coun-

ter-clockwise to bring track closer to
center link platets). turn clockwise to
withdraw

trackls) from link platets).

Tighten link plate spring lock nuts.

Rotate track slowly and recheck align­ment .

WARNING:
track alignment, ensure that the

•

Before checking

track is free of all particles which could

be thrown out while track is rotating.
Keep hands, feet, tools and clothing
clearof track.

The suspension is adjustable, the

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

When the
the lowest elevation more

front

adjuster blocks are at

weight
distributed on skis. At the highest posi­tion the

weight

is transferred from the

skis to the track. The rear adjuster

blocks should be adjusted to suit the
driver's preference.

is

Start engine and allow tracks to rotate

slowly. Check if tracks are

well cen­tered and turn evenly on the rear
sprockets. The distance between track
edges and link plates should be equal.

_ CAUTION: Always turn left side

..... adjuster blocksin a clockwisedi-

rection, the right side blocks in a

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

Lift rear of vehicle and support

mechanical stand.
tend normally. Check the gap (see
specifications sheet) between slider
shoe and
track tension is
have a tendency to thump.

- CAUTION: Too much tension will

bottom

Allow

inside of track. If

too

loose, the track will

with

slide to ex-

'9' result in power lossand excessive

stresses

If necessary to adjust, loosen or tighten
adjuster bolts located on inner side
rear idler wheels. If correct tension is
unobtainable. Contact your dealer.

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just one

Start the engine and accelerate slightly
so

track iswell centered and turns evenly.

on suspension components.

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment are inter-related. Do

without

that

track turns slowly. Check that

the other.

not

of

ad-

_

WARNING:

....

track alignment, ensure that the
track isfree of all particles which could
be thrown out while track is rotating.

Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing

a

clear of track.

To correct, stop engine then loosen the
lock nuts and tigten the adjuster bolt
on side where track is closest to the
frame. Tighten lock nuts and recheck
alignment.

CAUTION: Never operate your

•

snowmobile
silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage will occur if this notice
regarded.

The carburetor adjustments are:

Low

A)
B) Idle Speed

Speed Mixture

Before

with

the air intake

checking

is dis-

20

Equal distance

On this model the carburetor adjust­ments are:

A) Low Speed Mixture
B) Idle Speed
C) High Speed Mixture

For this type of carburetor, the ad­justments are:

A) Air Screw
B) Idle Speed

Turn Low Speed Mixture screw fully
clockwise (until a slight seating resis­tance is

felt). Back

off

screw as indi­cated in the vehicle specifications
sheet.

_ CAUTION: When pulling heavy

.".

loads, such as trail groomer, it is
strongly recommended to enrich

the Low Speed Mixture by turning its

%

of

screw an additional

a turn

counter-clockwise.

With

engine running and warm, turn
the idle speed screw clockwise to in­crease idling speed, counter-clockwise
to decrease. See vehicle specifications
sheet for proper idle speed engine

R.P.M.

With engine OFF, turn High Speed
Mixture screw fully clockwise (until a

slight seating resistance is felt) then
back

off

screw as indicated in the ve-

hicle specifications sheet.

WARNING: A final High Speed

•

Mixture Adjustment must be

out

carried

only by an authorized

dealer.

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

off

screw as indicated in the ve-

hicle specification sheet.

Turn idle speed screw clockwise until

it contacts the throttle slide then con­tinue turning

two

(2) additional turns.

This will provide a preliminary idle
speed setting. Start engine and allow
it to warm then adjust idle speed (See
vehicle specification sheet) by turning
idle speed screw clockwise or counter­clockwise.

_ CAUTION: Do

.".

the idle speed by using the air

not

attempt to set

screw. Severe engine damage can
occur. If idle speed is unattainable con­tact your authorized dealer.

perature exceeding 0

operating vehicle in tem-

0

C (320F), the
rubber plug must block the engine side
orifice and the rubber vent must be
positioned on the side of the silencer
box to allow cold air circulation.

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In temperatures below 00C (320F)
and / or powder snow, the rubber plug
must block the entry of fresh air on the
side of the silencer box and the rubber
vent must allow the warm air being
emitted from the engine to be directed
over the carburetor.

_ CAUTION: Observe temperature

...

changes and locate plugsaccord­ingly. Incorrect location of plugs may
cause carburetor ice-up engine over­heating.

At cold temperature and / or when
the vehicle is operated in powdered
snow the air intake silencer elbow
must 'be turned toward the rear
vehicle. The elbow may be turned to
the front of the vehicle only when the
vehicle is operated at warm
perature.

'",

'. .

'.

.........

,

Cold temperature

and / or

powdered

Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or ab­normal wear (uneven wear, wear on
one side, etc.) If abnormal wear is
noted, probable cause is pulley mis­alignment. Contact your dealer.

Check drive belt
pulated in the vehicle specification
sheet, replace belt.

snow

width,

Warm temperature

if less than sti-

...

""".

....

:\:

.

of

the

tem-

:

:

.

.

When operating the vehicle in powder
snow it is advisable to block the
cab louvers as per illustration. Unblock
the louvers as soon as snow condition
becomes firmer or as soon as engine
becomes too hot.

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front

NOTE: When installing a new

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drive

15-25 km (10-15 miles) is strongly re-

commended.

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

Check condition of skis and ski run-

ners. Replace

belt, a break-in period

if worn.

of

By raising the outer attachment of the
bogie wheel sets, vehicle maneu-

verability in deep snow will increase.

You will note that there are partially
drilled holes located approx. 3.5 em
(1

% ") above the original cross shaft

holes of the frame. To reposition bogie
wheel sets, drill holes fully through

5/

using a

dia. drill. Remove cap-

1

6"

screws securing bogie wheel cross
shafts to frame and reinstall bogie
wheels in new position.

Run vehicle forward so that true free­play can be taken. Check tension then

turn driven pulley

Yz

turn counter-

clockwise and recheck. Starting from

maximum reading, adjust chain tension
to 6 mm

(Y4

") free-play. Remove cap-

screw locking chain tensioner in place.

(Tensioner is located at bottom left of

gearbox).

Rotate the tensioner as required to

obtain correct chain tension.

Replace capscrew to lock chain ten-

sioner in place.

NOTE: If the vehicle is used to

carry or pull heavy loads, it is ad-

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visable to change the gear ratio. Con-

tact your dealer for optional gears.

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 effec-

tive brake system.

WARNING: Brake pad or pucks

•

less
must be replaced. Replacement must
be performed by an authorizeddealer.

than 5 mm (3/'6 in.l thick

;{lTI:<'L)~/

apply fully while brake

control level is

mum

from handlebar grip.

still2.5cm

(1 inch) mini-

If a minor adjustment is indicated,
slacken
tighten nut

off

cable housing nut (A) and

(8)

to increase lever clear­ance. Turn each nut vice versa to
decrease.

Chain tensior.er

One minor adjustment is completed,

firmly tighten nuts (A and

B) against

bracket. If correct brake control lever

clearance is unattainable, proceed

with

major adjustment asfollows:

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Slacken
ble to lower brake lever. Adjust cable
to required length by lengthening or
shortening brake cable. Retighten nut.

Ensure that minor adjustment nuts are

located approximately half way on

adjuster threads.

•

ter performing brake adjustment.

The mechanism is self-adjusting,

therefore, periodic adjustment is not

required. However, check operation of
brake mechanism by depressing brake

control level. Brake should apply fully
when lever is 13 mm
from handlebar grip. If not, do not tam-

per
vicing dealer.

off

the nut retaining brake ca-

WARNING: Always check the
stop light to see if it functions

(Y:!

in.) approx.

with

the brake, contact your ser-

af-

lock nuts firmly. Check tightness of the
steering arm locking bolts, ball joints
wear, etc.

WARNiNG:

•

of
with
lock nuts, restrain ball

priate size wrench. Ensure at least half
of
into the tie rod.

the

the steering arm. When tightening

the

ball

The cut

ban

joint

must run parallel

joint

joint

threads are inserted

off

with

section

appro-

Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm

(

Ye

in.). To check, measure distance
between skis at front and rear of leaf
springs.

If necessary to adjust:
Loosen locks nuts of the longer tie rod.

Turn tie rod manually until skis are pro-

perly aligned. Firmly retighten lock
nuts.

Handlebar should also be horizontal

when the skisare pointed toward front.

To adjust; loosen the lock nuts of the
shorter tie rod. Turn tie rod manually
until handlebar is horizontal. Retighten

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Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm

( 'Ie in.I. To check, measure distance

between each ski at
leaf springs. The front distance should
be 3 mm (
when the handlebar is horizontal.

IMPORTANT: Close
nually to take all slack from steering
mechanism.

If adjustment is required:
Unscrew the nuts locking the tie rods

in place. Turn one or both tie rods until

'Ie in.) more than the rear

front

front

and rear of

of skis ma-

skis are parallel to each other. Then,

measuring at front of leaf springs, add
an additonal
side by rotating turnbuckles. Tighten

the nuts firmly against the tie rod.

Check tightness of the steering arm

locking bolts, ball joints wear, etc.

WARNiNG: The

•

must run
ing arm. The socket must be restrained
when tightening the tie rod end lock
nuts. Ensure at least
joint

threads are inserted into the tie
rod.

should be perpendicular to handle-

bar. To align:
Remove bolt securing handlebar to

steering column.
Remove handlebar to expose splined

end of steering

Reposition handlebar on splines so that
it is perpendicular
tighten bolt to
ft-lbs).

NOTE: If correct spline alignment

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is unattainable at handlebar,
move lower steering bracket to obtain
proper location. (Lower steering brack-

et holes are slotted).

1.5 mm ( V16 in.) on each

ball

joint

parallel

column.

with

halfofthe ball

with

ski. Install and

4.1-4.8 kg-m (30-35

socket

the steer-

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

Check engine mount nuts for tightness.

Retighten if necessary.

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

Inspect belt for cracks, uneven wear,
etc. Check fan belt tension
in.l free-play should exist when de­flection is correct.

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.

nutter-

6 mm

(Y4

With engine cold, check
head nuts are
(See vehicle specifications sheet).

tight

and equally torqued

that

engine

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

ve-

25

hicle and tighten loose bolts, nuts and

linkage. Inspect skis and ski runners

for wear.

Check that the pan ventilation
le is not blocked or obstructed. Block­age of the system will create engine
overheating.

NOTE:

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tilation must be checked more
often if the vehicle is used on rough
trails.

The conditionofthe ven-

ho-

With the suspension correctly ad­justed, the rider seated on the vehicle
and the high beam ON (engine must be

running on manual start models),

check that the center of high intensity

zone of high beam is 50 mm (2") below

horizontal line of headlamp height.

Headlamp horizontal line

Iheight of headlamp)

t

r;:::o=.:::~~

Intensity zone

high beam

of

'--------r-

Center tine of

intensity zone

To adjust, on vehicle so equipped re-

move headlamp chrome ring, turn

upper or lower adjusting screws to

tain desired beam position.

ob-

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

Should you wish
vehicle on a flat surface 7.6 m (25')
from a wall or screen.

TOPVIEW

SIDE

re-adjustment, place

ViEW

~

Ground

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connector headlamp. Remove

rubber boot and unfasten bulb retainer

clips. Detach bulb and replace. If tail-

light bulb is burnt, expose bulb by re-

moving red plastic lens. To remove,

unscrew the

screws. Verify all lights after replace-

ment.

two

tilt cab. Unplug

(2) Phillips head

It is during summer, or when a vehicle
is

not

in use for any length of time that
proper storage is a necessity. Storage
of the snowmobile during long period
of inactivity consists of checking and

replacing missing broken or

Proper lubrication and treatment to

sure that parts do not become rusted;

Cleaning items such as carburetor
oil mixtures, to prevent
formation within the carburetor; and in

general, preparing the vehicle so that

when the time comes to use the

mobile again it will start and be in
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
ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified,engine should be turned OFF
for all lubrication and maintenance
procedures.

Inspect track for 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 rearofvehicle until track is clear of

ground then support with brace or
trestle. The snowmobile should be
stored in such a way that the track
does

not

cement floor or bare ground.

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Do not release track tension.

position of each set. Remove cross
shaft from each bogie wheel set. Clean

bogie wheel assembly and shaft of dirt

and rust. Check condition of cross

stay in contact with the

NOTE: The track should be rota-

ted periodically, (every 40 days),

wheel sets. On Olympi-

identify the installation

worn

gum

parts:

in-

varnish

snow-

top

cov-

shaft, replace if worn. Apply a coat of
low

temperature grease over shaft.

of

Grease each set then spray springs
with metal protector, or wire
oil soaked cloth. Assemble and install
each set in proper position.

Lubricate rear hub through grease fit-

tings.

wheels at grease fittings. Wipe
plus. Replace

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

Lubricate steering mechanism. Inspect
components for tightness, (spring
pler bolts, steering arm locking bolts,
tie rods, ball joints, etc.). Tighten if
essary. Oil moving of brake mecha­nism.

WARNING: Do not lubricate

•

throttle and / or brake cable

housing. Avoid getting oil on brake

pads.

Coat electrical connections and switch-

with

es
unavailable, use petroleum jelly.

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper

a greaseless metal protector. If

or rust. Grease idler

worn

slider shoes.

with

off

an

sur-

cou­nec-

27

leve!. To drain chaincase on Elan
els, remove access plug (lower plug)
and

tilt

models, remove chaincase cover.

Drain gearbox and refill

ozs.) of fresh Bombardier chaincase

oil. (Drain plug is located beneath
frame).

vehicle hard left. On all other

with

mod-

454 ml (16

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

WARNING:

•

ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always perform proce­dures in a
smoke or
in the vicinity.

well ventilated area. Do

allow

Gasoline is flamma-

not

open flames or sparks

Remove cab and drive belt. Thoroughly
clean the driven pulley shaft. Apply a
light coat of low-temperature grease
on shaft. Activate the sliding half seve­ral times to distribute grease on shaft.
Activate the sliding half several times
to distribute lubricant. Spray internal
pulley surfaces

NOTE: Leave drive belt

entire storage period.

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The drive pulley should be cleaned and
inspected. On the Elan models, the
drive pulley also requires lubrication.

WARNING:
the drive

•

formed

disassembly, cleaning, inspection and

lubrication where applicable should
also be performed by the dealer every

100 operating hours or at the end
each season, which ever occurs first.

IMPORTANT: The drive pulley assem-

bly will be excluded from warranty, if
the factory seal is broken by other than

a duly authorized representative of

Bombardier.

only

with

metal protector.

off

during

The lubrication of

pulley should be per-

by an authorized dealer. A

of

The carburetor must be dried
pletely to prevent gum formation
ring the storage period.

Assure that carburetor fuel line
connected (on vehicle equipped
float type carburetor disconnect the
fuel pump inlet line) then start the
gine and run it at idle until

On Elan and Alpine models, engage

choke and allow engine to turn a

more times to eliminate the remaining
fuel. Connect previously disconnected
fuel line.

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

NOTE: This operation should be

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repeated every 40 days during

storage.

Remove spark plugs. Operate rewind

starter to bring piston at

Pour the equivalent of one spoonful of
oil into spark plug hole.

out

top

out

com-

du-

is dis-

with

of gas.

few

position.

en-

28

Slowly crank engine several times
using manual starter, If applicable,
peat above steps for other cylinder.

Install spark plugs.

_ CAUTION: To prevent ignition

..

system damage, make sure

the

cut-out

tion.

Remove battery from vehicle and dean

outside surface of battery
of baking soda and water. Remove all

deposits from posts then rinse

clear tap water.

_ CAUTION: Do

...

since it

Check electrolyte leve!. Refill if neces­sary with distilled water. Fully charge
battery. (A stored battery should be re­charged at least every 40 days).

explosive. Always charge in
ventilated area. Keep battery away

from
skin contact

Coat battery terminals
jelly and store unit in a cool, dry

IMPORTANT: Lack of preventive main-

tenance could void batterywarranty,

button

solution to enter battery interior

will destroy the electrolyte.

WARNING: Gases given

battery being charged are highly

cigarettes or open flames. Avoid

with

is in

the

with

not

allow cleaning

electrolyte.

with

lower posi-

petroleum

re-

that

solution

with

off

by a

a well

place,

Touch up all metal spots where paint
has been scratched
metal parts of vehicle
tector. Wax the cab for better pro­tection.

NOTE: Apply wax on glossy fin-

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ish of cab only. Protect the vehi-

cle

with

mulation during storage.

_ CAUTION:

..
side it is necessary to cover it
opaque tarpaulin. This caution
vent
componentsand

Check 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.

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_ CAUTION: On olvmpique

...
cooling system, check
pan ventilation hole is
obstructed.

a cover to prevent dust accu-

snowmobile has to be stored out-

the

sun rays affecting the plastic

NOTE: Leave drive belt
leys for the entire storage period.

els, to retain the efficiencyofthe

(,Q)

(0)

off.

Spray all bare

with

If

for

some reason the

the

vehicle finish.

that

not

metal pro-

with

an

will pre-

off

pul-

mod-

the belly

blocked or

Clean the vehicle thoroughly, removing

all dirt and grease accumulation,

- CAUTION: Plastic alloy
..

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

use strong soaps, degreasing solvents,

abrasive cleaners, paintthinners, etc.

lnspect cab and repair damage. Repair
kits are available at your authorized
dealer. Clean frame. For aluminum
frame use only

and

follow

"Aluminum

instructions on container.

compo-

wind-

not

cleaner"

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Snow is falling and you are
pating the next snowmobile safari. If
you have observed and adhered to the
storage procedures outlined in this
manual, your vehicle preparation
come a relatively easytask.

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
assuggested, 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 lessthan satisfactory,

replace with genuine Bombardier parts

or suitable equivalents.

now

antici-

be-

To be performed by dealer
To be performed by

Change spark plugs

Check chaincase or gearbox oil level

Check pulleys, verify components and
clean. If applicable, lubricate

Check steering alignment and ski runner

condition

On vehicle equipped
cartridge, replace cartridge.

Check track tension and alignment.
Lubricate suspension.
Inspect drive belt and install.
Check throttle cable for damage and

free operation.
Inspect brake condition and operation.

Inspect oil seals for possible cuts or leaks.

If applicable, test battery, clean and install
Set engine timing, if necessary replace

breaker points.

Check electrical wiring (broken wire,
damaged insulation),

Inspect condition of starting rope.
Check tightness of all bolts, nuts and

linkage.

Refill gas tank.
Adjust carburetor.
On

twin

check fan belt condition and tension.

cylinder fan cooled engine,

owner

with

fuel filter

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a
a

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a

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a
a

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SYMPTOMS

Engine

turns
fails to start or starts
with

Engine will not
manually

over

difficulty

turn

POSSIBLE

but

1. No fuel to the engine

2.

CAUSES

Spark plug

3. Faulty ignition

4. Flooded engine

5. Clogged fuel line (water or

dirt)

6. Faulty carburetor

7. Too

much

oil in fuel

8. Engine

timing

9. Poor engine compression

1. Seized engine In

WHATTO00

Check

the

tank

level

gas~oil

mixture

of

fuel

line,

Check

for
connect
remove
and

ground

head,

being
plug

hole.

and

check

place

spark
item

3.

Disconnect
screw

the
about310m
engine

starting
appear,itmeansafaulty
not

attempttorepair.

Remove

wet

OFF

and

crank

clean

dry

usual

starting

to

lIood,

Remove
change
connectionsoffuel
of

fuel

tank.
First

make

tor

ISee

toris

still

for

repair.

Drain

the

gas

I oil

mixture.

Engine

timing
adjustment

Running
duce

excessive

engina

compression.Ifthis
your

dealeratonce.

the

case

dealer.

Seizure
brication.

and

Check

item

5.

fouledordefective

spark

plug

from

see

and

filter

withalean

wire,

cylinder
exposed
carefultohold

Follow

engine

for

spark.Ifno

plug.Iftrouble

spark

plug

spark

plug

cap

I

Ya"l

from

procedure

spark

plugs,

engine

spark

plugs.

procedure.Ifengine

your

dealer.

clean

the

cartridge.

lines.

primary

adiusnnentsoncarhure­Maintenance
faulty,

contact

fuel

tank

and

maybedetecnveOfout

Contact

your
fuel

engine

ofa

se~ed

isa

direct

fillupwith

for

possible

cloggmg

spark

unscrew

head.

Reconnect

plugonengine

away
starting
sparks,

persists,

wire

from

plug,

then

hold

the

cylmder

andifno

ignnion

system.

Contact

your

dealer.

turn

ignition

several

times

Start

engine

following

continues

fuel

filter.Ifapplicable,

Check

condition

Check

the

Section

I.If

carbure-

your

dealer

refill

with

the

dealer.

mixture

may

wear

resultinginpoor

occurs,

contact

engine

contact

resultofpoor

correct

plug.

Dis-

plug

and

wire

cowl

from

spark

procedure

appear,

check

un-

wire

head.

Follow

sparks

Do

to

Install

and

cleanliness

correct

of

pro-

your

lu-

or

re-

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SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTO00

Engine lacks accelera-

tion or

power

1.

Fouled or defective spark
plug

2. Clogged fuel line (water or

dirt)

3.

Carburetor

Faulty ignition

4.

5. Engine

Engine continually 1. Faulty spark plug
backfires

2.

Overheated

3.

Engine

timing

Snowmobile cannot 1.
reach full speed

Drive belt

2.

Incorrecttrack adjustment

3.

Faulty engine

4_

Pulley misaligned

incorrectly set

Check

item201

"Engine

"tartor

starts

to
Check

gine

turns

with
Readjust

sectionl"Iftrouble
dealer.

First
over

1:("If

faulty.

unable10locate

if
tact

your

Check

startorstarts

to
Carburetor
Contact

Check
placeifnecessary"

Check

to

specifications"

Check
ationorpower"

Contact

with

fuel

line

cennincn.

over

but

difflculty"l

the

carburetor.

check

item2and

but

fails10startorstarts

the

ignition

contact

your

dealer"

item2of'Engine

with

set

too

your

dealer

for

damagedorworn

track

tension

item

1to5of

your

dealer.

turns

over

difficulty"

ISee

Item

failstostartorstarts

ISae

Maintenance

persists.

contact

3of

"Engine

still

dealer

specific

turns

difficulty"

lean"

Contact

and

alignment

Maintenance

"Engine

with

seems

symptoms,

over

your

drive

lacks

system

ISee

but

fails

5of

"En-

your

turns

difficul-

coo-

but

fails

dealer"

belt.

Re

Readjust

Seotlonl

acceler-

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The main
mobile lengine, track and
identified by different serial

It may sometimes become
to locate these numbers for wertantv
pUrpC)SE,S

components

or to trace your snowmobile

eventoftheft

of your snow-

frame)

necessarv

are

numbers.

___

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

O

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

in the event a snowmobile

VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER

is stolen.

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30MBARDIER Limited as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
:ONSUMER
\lEW AND UNUSED, by an authorized SKI-DOO dealer, subject to the following
imitations and conditions, for a period of:

:wo(2)

1976-77-78 Elan® Olympique* T'NTilll
Narranty

30THand before DECEMBER 1ST of the same year, or from the date of sale if sold
oetween DECEMBER 1ST of one year and APRIL 30TH of the

The warranty period ENDS the SECOND APRIL 30TH following the date warranty
::overage started.

Ninety (90) consecutive days for models:

1976-77-78
Subject to the following:

1. When a sale is made after MARCH 31ST of a given year but before TH E 1ST
DAY
1ST following the date

2. When a sale is made on

portion of the 90 days warranty as
over to the next season, beginning the 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER.

Any

models

ranty

(if any) in

BOMBARDIER will repair and I or replace, at its option, components defective in

material and

BOMBARDIER component
SKI-DOO dealer during the specified period.

SALE, every Ski-Doo®snowmobile, sold AFTER

seasons

OF DECEMBER of the same year, the warranty will start on DECEMBER

maximumfor models:

F/A

-F/C

STARTS on DECEMBER 1ST of the year of sale if sold between APRIL

RV'

of

sale.

lor

after

not

listed above are coveredby

effectatthe

timeofmanufacturing.

JANUARY

of

Blizzard®6500 Alpine®

MARCH 31ST, of that year will be carried

2ND of a given year, the unused

the

original

I or workmanship (under normal use and service ,)

without

charge for parts or labour at any authorized

MAY

1ST, 1977,as

Evereste Elite®

fol!owing year.

manufacturer

with

a genuine

war-

Items

and components:

Any expendable items and I or components that are damaged or worn due to nor­mal use or lack of proper maintenance, are excluded from this warranty.

Bombardier under this

- Damage resulting from installation of parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER
parts.

- Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the
Operator Manual supplied
and lubricants cost of all maintenance services, including
ments will becharged to the owner.

- Damage resulting from improper servicing or adjustment of the drive pulley as­sembly. The drive pulley assembly is factory sealed, and can only be serviced by
an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.

- Damage resulting from operation of the snowmobile on surfaces other than snow.

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

warranty,

with

will

not

remedy

each SKI-DOO snowmobile. The labour, parts

or pay

for

the

tune-ups and adjust-

following:

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

- Losses incurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and labour, such as,
but not limited to, transportation, towing, telephone calls, taxis, or any inciden­tal or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply.

Present, to the servicing dealer, the hard copy of the SKI-DOO Customer Regis-

tration card given by the selling dealer at time

of

purchase.

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

which may vary from state to state.

Where applicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied
warranties of BOMBARDIER, its distributors and the selling dealer, including any
warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose; otherwise the
implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty. However, some states
do not allow limitations on

how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limi-

tation 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 enforceables aqainst BOM BARDIERor any other person.

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

1. Try to resolve the problem at the dealership

with

the Service Manager or Owner.

2. If this fails, contact your area distributor listed in the operator manual.

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

Bombardier
Customer Relations Dept.
Recreational Product Group
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE2LO

Bombardier
time,

conditions applicable to vehicles sold while

March 1977
BOMBARDIER LIMITED

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE2LO
*Trademark of Bombardier Limited

®Registered Trademark of Bombardier Limited

limited

Umited

reserves

being understood

the

that

ight to modify its warranty policy at any

such modification will

the

above

not

alter

warranty

the

warranty

isineffect.

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w

0)

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au.AM

EXAMPLES

Best
your

~

HOW

TWO

months
Bombardier

"'-r-

THE

SEASON

to purchase

snowmobile

I

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BOMBARDIER

WARRf&_

SNOWMOBILE

WORKS *

MAR.IAPRI

Maximum possible

Warranty period:

Purchase date:

1st may 1977
Warrantyends:

April 30th, 1979

Purchase date:

January

tst,

1978
Warranty ends:
April 30th, 1979

Purchase date:

Ist,

August

1977
Warranty ends:
April 30th, 1979

"Refer

MONTHS

to warranty

text

Q:

Why

must my snowmobile be registered? After

when!

invoice as proof of

A:

The information provided by the Customer Warramy Registration cardis

computerized,

Without

and

this valuable information on the Warrantv Registration Card, we cannot

acknowledge warranty

Q:

How

do I

know

my vehicle has been registered at the factory?

purchased my snowmobile.

all

werrentv claims thereafter, areprocessedbythe computer.

or

notify

ownersofapossible recall.

alii

do have my original

A. When you
and

forwarded us the manufacturer's

tretion. Thehard

Model

I 11,--

Deater's Name

;.;.N;;;,On';;;,1

r'--'---'--'--'-~-'----'--'--'--.J.-.J..--Il...-.'I

bought

yoursnowmobile the dealer shouldhave completed, signed

copyofthe Customer Warranty Regis

copyofthe cardis your

Rscrea1ional Product:!'

Prodult8 R6crllatifs

No./No

du Modele Engine $er.

:;,.:d.;;;"

C",()--cnc:.:.e,:.:.~SI:.:.O'_"'--c'''_'rlJ

! \

Serial

No.lNa

de sene

I !

--'

proof

*\

Dtsurbutor

,C()dll

du

0

that the snowmobile is registered.

CUSTOMER WARRANTV REGISTRATION

ENREGiSTREMENT DE LA GARANTIE

No.!No

Ser. du

Moteur

Track Sec

No.lNo

. I I

Code

distntnu,

*\!,

Dati! of Salt>!

Ser. Chen.

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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 registeredwith the manufacturer.

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Q: I bought my snowmobile in O'King County but I snowmobile in Washington

County. Canthe dealer in Washington County accept to perform warranty

work

on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any

authorizeddealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,

providing the customerwarrantyregistration cardis presented.

Q: Manufacturer does

not

accept warranty

work

on seized, scored or melted

pistons, why?

A:

From testing
causedby detonation
factors

and

and

experience, we

or

therefore, are

know

that

suchpiston failures can

only

pre-ignition, which are directly related to the fol/owing

beyond

the manufacturer's contro/.

Lean carburetorsettings.

Use

of

no-leadorlow-leadgasolineoruseofregulargasoline when premium

is recommended.
Incorrect

Poorquality,

Removal

oil/gas

mixture (too little or too

outboardorstraightmineral oils.

of

intake silencer.

much

oil).

Retardedoradvanced ignition timing.

Hot

spark plug(sJ (improperheat rangel.

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

snowmobile?

with

A: In the Operator Manualprovided

Q: As I read through the warranty, Ifind that expendable items are

What

are some examples of expendable items?

A:

Expendable itemsare those subject to wear

list a few,

light

bulbs, sparkplugs, brake linings, belts, suspension

the vehicle at the timeoffirstsale.

not

covered.

and

tear through normal use. To

and

ski

shoes, etc...

be

runner

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our product you will receive:
SERVICE - from the product itself
SERVICE - from the dealer who sellsthe product

If, however, the service or product is unsatisfactory,

Return to your dealer's service department and discuss the details
of the problem
all maintenance and service needs. If the matter cannot be resolved,
he may
discussion.

If the dealercannot solve the situation.

Write to your nearest areadistributor.
TELL HIM THE FACTS

• Vehicle identification number.

• Date

• Name and address of your

• Your name, address and phone number.

• The specific problem.

The matter will receive immediate attention from the distributor's service de-

partment.
If at this point your grievance still remains unresolved, contact

Bombardier

Valcourt, P.O.

Att'n

Provide all necessary details (including names of persons previously

contacted). Your problem will be reviewed and instructions will be

provided to the persons responsible for product service in your area
or we may contact you directly.

want

of

Customer relations

with

the manager. Heis in a position to help you

to bring the salesmanager or the general manager into

purchase.

selling dealer.

limited,

JOE

2LO

with

REMEMBER The faster we are informed of unresolved grievances, the faster we

can investigate them.

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ALPiNE

DISTRIBUTORS

3206_.28th Street

P.O. Box 159

Vernon,

8ntls~l

V1T6M2
16rAI545·1314

British

Columbia

BDMBAFiDlER
Eastern Canada
Atlantic

Branch

P.O. Box 670

Shediac, New Brunswick. EO;'.

New

Brunswick,

Magdalen Island

BOMBARDiER
Eastern Canada
Ontano

Branch

28 Currie Street

Ontario, L4M

Barrie.

17051

728-8600

Ontario, Ie..Eastern of Ontario

BROOKSEQUIPMENT

1616 King

Edward Street

p,0,

8c,:<

nSf)

Winnlpeq,

MBrlltoba, R:3C2V8

12041633-1247

Manitoba,

Saskatchewan

HUDSON'S

165 l-tv-nus Boulevard

Povue-ClaueDuebec. M4W lAS

(S14l697·-8500

North·West

BAY CO

Territories, Franklin

LTD

Columbia

Distribution

Distribution

Divraicn

Nova Scotia, Prince Edward island,

Division

452

J.VV.liAI"UALI.LTD

3(;0

District

& Keewatin

ELL10TT &

HUTCHINS

East

(\r1;31(1

Street Hoad

Malone,

New

15181

483·4411

Connecticut,
New

York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,

flMBERLANDMACHINCESINC

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North

Main

L3nCaSlGf,

New

16031

788-473B

Maine,

New

BOMBARDIER

45C5

wee-

Superior Street

P.O. Box 6106

Duluth,

Minnesota

1218)628·2881

North

Dakota,
Illinois. Missouri.
Kentucky,

West

BOMBARDiER

609 'vVest

Broadway

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401

12061

523-6870

California, Nevada.
New

Mexico,

iNC

York

Delaware,

Maryland,

03584

Hampshire,

Vermont

CORPORAilON

55800

South

Dakota,

Michigan,

Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee,

Virginia

WEST INC

Montana,

Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska,

A/S

Massachusetts,

Minnesota,

Idaho,

Wyoming,

District

WIsconsin,

Washington,

New

Jersey,

of Columbia

Iowa,

Utah.

Colorado,

Oregon

TRf,CT

EQUIPMENT

14325, 114th

Edmonton. Alberta, T5M 2YB

14031402-9910

Alberta, Dist.

Avenue

McKenzie,

LIMITED

Yukon,

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change in address or ownership should be

brought

to the attention of the
manufacturer by completing and sending out the card supplied below. This
will help us to maintain our files

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ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT

VALCOURT, QUEBEC

CANADA,

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