BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo Elan 1982 Operator's Manual

1982

OPERATOR1S

MANUAL

®

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Inc

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Inc 414444200

model

serial number
purchase date _

warranty expiry date

To be completed by dealer at time of sale

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FUTURA
SPIRIT
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MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC

EVEREST
CITATION
OLYMPIQUE
T'NT
NORDIK
SKANDIC

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SKI-DOO
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ELITE
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Technical Publications
After

Sales Service

Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec
Canada, JOE2LO

Text by:

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fuel mixing pro-

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INDEX

FOREWORD , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,.., , 2

HOW

TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE , 3

THE 1982IILIMITED

WARRANTY"

. . . . . . . . ..., 4

OFTEN ASKED

QUESTIONS,

., ..

,..........

. 6

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS. , , ,8
SAFETY IN

MAINTENANCE

. ,

..

, , 9

CONTROLSIINSTRUMENTS

Throttle lever, brake lever,

ignition/light

switch! headlamp dimmer switch, emer-

gency

cut-out

switch!

decompressor, manual starter handle! primer, tether cut-

out

switch, hood opening, tool box, fuel

gauge.

, , . .10

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Break-in, inspection, inspection checklist

.,

...

,

FUEL

MIXING

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture
cedu

re,

..

"

"....................

FUEUOIL

MIXING

CHART .

PRE-START CHECK

Check points , .

..

. ,

".

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..16

STARTING PROCEDURE

Emergency

cut-out

switch,

manual starting, emergency starting 16

LUBRICATION

Frequency, boggie wheel mechanism, chaincase oil, drive
pulley , ' , , . .

17

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance chart, console removal, pulley guard removal, drive belt removal,
drive belt condition!

new

drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, brake
light adjustment/ spark plug, suspension condition, track condition, track tension
and

alignment, steering mechanism condition, steering adjustment, muffler at-

tachment, engine head nuts, engine

mount

nuts, carburetor adjustment, head-

lamp beam aiming, headlamp beam adjustment, headlamp bulb replacement,
taillight bulb inspection , , 19

STORAGE

Track, suspension! ski assembly, controls, chaincase, drive pulley! driven pulley,
fuel tank and carburetor, cylinder lubrication! general inspection

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PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation, chart, ".., , 31

TROUBLE SHOOTING . .. . . . .

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TOOLS . , , , , .34
SPECIFICATIONS .. , , , ,

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WIRING

DIAGRAM

' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SI METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE . . , .. , ,. . .. .38

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

FOREWORD

The operator manual and the Snow­mobile handbook have been
prepared to acquaint the owner / oper­ator of a new snowmobile

with

the var-

ious

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

with

the

vehicle at all times.

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

"Often

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

This manual uses the following sym­bols:

.A..

WARNING:

Identifies and in-

...

struction which, if not followed,

could cause personal injury.

tIP CAUTION: Denotes and instruc-

~

tion which, if not followed, could

severely damage vehicle components.

O

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully com-

plete an instruction.

Although the mere reading of such in­formation does not eliminate the haz­ard, your understanding of the infor-

mation will promote its correct use.

2

HOW

TO IDENTIFY YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

The main components of your snow­mobile (engine, track and frame) are
identified by different serial numbers. It
may sometimes become necessary to
locate these numbers for warranty pur­poses or to trace your snowmobile in

the event of theft.

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

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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.

3

LIMITED WARRANTY 1982 SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILES

1 - PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every 1982SKI-DOO® snowmobile, sold as NEW AND UN­USED, by an authorized SKI-DOO dealer, for periods of:

• 12 consecutive months for ELAN®, CITATION*,

EVEREST®, ELlTE®,

ALPINE® models.

• 90 consecutive days for NORDIK*, SKANDIC*, BLiZZARD® 5500 MX and 9500

MX models subject to the following:

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

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

2. If delivery is made

on/or

after the 2nd day of January of a given year

but

before
the 31st day of March of the same year, all the unused portion of the 90 day pe­riod will be carried over to the next winter and start again on the 1st day of De­cember of the same year.

2·

WHAT

BOMBARDIER WILL DO

BOMBARDIER will repair

and/or

replace, at its option, components defective in

material

and/or

workmanship (under normal use and service.)

with

a genuine

BOMBARDIER component

without

charge

for

parts or labour, at any authorized

SKI-DOO dealer during said warranty period.

3·

CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED

Present to the servicing dealer, the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Customer Re-

gistration card received by the customer from the selling dealer at time of pur-

chase.

4 - WARRANTY TRANSFER

This warranty is transferable to subsequent ownerls) for remainder of warranty pe-

riod from original date of sale.

5..EXCLUSIONS..ARE NOT WARRANTED

• Normal wear on all items such as,

but

not limited to:

- drive belts

slider shoes

- spark plugs

- breaker points

- runners on skis

• Replacement parts

and/or

accessories which are

not

genuine BOMBARDIER

parts

and/or

accessories.

• Damage resulting from installation

of

parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER

parts.

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

• A sulphated battery.

4

• Vehicles used

for

racing purposes.

• All optional accessories

installed on the vehicle.

(The normal warranty policy

for

parts and accessories, if any, applies).

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

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

by BOMBARDIER.

• Losses incurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and labour, such as,
but

not limited to, transportation, towing, telephone calls, taxis, or any other in-

cidental or consequential damages.

Some

states or provinces do

not

allow

the exclusion or limitation of inciden-

tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may

not

apply.

6 - EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This warranty gives you specific rights, and you

may

also have other legal

rights which may vary from state to state, or province to province.

Where

ap­plicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied
warranties of

BOMBARDIER,

its distributors and the selling dealer, including
any warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose; other­wise

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

How-

ever, some states or provinces do

not

allow

limitations on

how

long an im-

plied warranty lasts, so the above limitation

may

not

apply.

Neither the distributor, the selling dealer, nor any other person has been
authorized to

make

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

BOMBARDIER

or any other

person.
BOMBARDIER

INC.

reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at any

time, being understood that such modification

will

not

alter the warranty

conditions applicable to vehicles sold

while

the above warranty is in eHect.

7 -

CONSUMER

ASSISTANCE

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

1. Try to resolve the problem at the dealership

with

the Service Manager or

Owner.

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

3. Then if your grievance sti/l remains unsolved, you may write to us:

Bombardier Inc.
Service Department
Recreational Products

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada,

JOE2LO

January

1981

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

"Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

5

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:

Why

must my snowmobile be registered? After

alii

do have my original invoice

as proof of when

I purchased my snowmobile.

A:

Your warranty is validatany

authorized dealer

of

the product. Your regis-

tration is the key element in providing the servicing dealer

with

the necessary

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

notify

owners in the eventofa safety recall.

Q:

How

do I

know

my vehicle has been registered at the factory?

A:

When you

bought

yoursnowmobile the dealer

should

have completed,

and

forwarded us the manufacturer's

copy

of

the Customer Warranty Registra-

tion. YOUR DEALER SHOULD HA VE GIVEN YOU THE

HARD

COpy

OF THE

WARRANTY

REGISTRA TION FORM.

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

County. Can the dealer in Washington County accept to perform warranty work

on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any

authorizeddealer in

North

America can

perform

warranty repairs,

providinq the customer warranty registration card is presented.

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

mobile?

A:

In this Operator Manual

provided

with

the vehicle at the time

of

first sale.

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

new snowmobile exactly as specified in the Operator's Manual?

A:

The warrantyofthe

new

snowmobile

cannot

be

"Voided"

or

"Cancelled".

However,

if

a particular failure is caused

by

operation

or

maintenance

other

than is

shown

in the OperatorManual, THA T ieilure

may

not

be coveredunder

warranty. This includes service

work

performed

by the customer, especially

the critical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburation

and

oil

injection/or

oil

mixture.

Q:

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 ex-

amples

may

include: running the machine

outofoil, chain failure causedbya

lack

of

lubrication, operating the machine

with

a broken

or

damaged

part

which causes

another

part

to fail,

and

so on.Ifyou have

any

specific questions

on operation

or

maintenance, please

contact

your

dealer for advice.

6

Q:

What

costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?

A. The customer's responsibilitv includes all costsofnormalmaintenance ser-

vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents

and

collision damage, as well as oils,

and

spark plugs,

and

incidental or consequential damages costs as explained

in the warranty.

Q: Are

"Genuine"

Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered

by warranty?

A:

Yes.

When installed by an authorized dealer, any

"genuine"

Bombardier

part

used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on

the machine.

Q:

If

I sell

my

snowmobile within the warranty period, will the

new

owner

quality

for the balance

of

the warranty?

A:

Yes,

provided

the

unit

has already been registered

with

the manufacturer.

Note that the change

of

ownership card in this manual should be completed

and

sent to Bombardier Inc.

Q:

How

can I receive the best owner assistance?

A:

Thesatisfaction

and

goodwillofthe ownersofBombardierproducts are

of

primary concern to your dealer

and

Bombardier Inc. Normal/y, any problems

that arise in connection with the sales transaction

or

the operation

of

your

snowmobile will be handled

by

your Dealers SalesorService Departments. It

is recognized, however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concern-

ed, misunderstandings

will

sometimes occur.

If

you have a problem that has

not

been handled to your satisfaction through normal channels, we suggest

that you discuss your problem with a member

of

dealership management. Fre-

quently, complaints are the result

of

a breakdown in communications

and

can

quickly be resolved by a member

of

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

himselforthe General Manager.

7

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS

CANADIAN

DISTRIBUTORS

ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED

Kalamalka Lake Road

P.O. Box 159

Vernon, British Columbia,

VlT6M2

[phone]

British Columbia

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION

DIVISION

Atlantic

Branch

P.O. Box 670

Shediac,

New

Brunswick,

EOA

3GO

[phone]

Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia,

New

Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

BOMBARDIER INC.

EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
(Quebec Branch)
1350 Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1

[phone] or

655-6121

Province of Quebec

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN

CANADA

DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
Ontario Branch

230 Bayview Drive

Barrie, Ontario, L4M 2Y8

[phone]

Province of Ontario

AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

4505

West

Superior Street
P.O Box 6106
Duluth,

Minnesota 55806

[phone]

North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana,
Ohio (less eastern half), Tennesse,
Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia,
Northern Idaho, Northern Wyoming,
Montana, Iowa, Washington.

8

BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg,

Manitoba, R3C 2V8

[phone]

Manitoba, Saskatchewan

HUDSON'S

BAY

CO. LTD.
165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec,

M4W

1AB

(514)

697-B500

North-West Territories, Franklin
District

& Keewatin

J.W.

RANDALL

LIMITED

West

Street

P.O.

Box 1050
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H 6G7
[phone]

Newfoundland, Labrador

TRACT

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

Alberta, Dist. Mackenzie, Yukon,
N.W.T.

ELLIOTT & HUTCHINS INC.
East Main Street Road

Malone,

New

York 12953

[phone]

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

Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,
District of Columbia, Northern half of
Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.

MILLER EQUIPMENT

AND

RECREATIONAL CENTER

1049

Whitney

Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
[phone]

Alaska

SAFETY

IN

MAINTENANCE

Observe the following
precautions:

• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.

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

• Never run engine

without

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

• Never run the engine when the track
is raised

off

the ground.

• It can be dangerous to run engine
with

the hood removed.

• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a well ventilated area.

Do not smoke or allow open flames

or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline

fumes are noticed while driving, the

cause should be determined and

corrected

without

delay.

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

• Your snowmobile is

not

designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive sur­faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critic-al parts
is inevitable.

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

racks. etc., could

severely affect the stability and safe­ty of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic vehi­cle configuration.

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

by turning

off

the key.

• Whenever the vehicleISparked out-

doors, overnight or for a long peri­od, it issuggested to protect

It against

the inclemency of the weather

with

a snowmobile cover.

• Do not lubricate throttle

and/or

brake cables and housings.

• Only perform procedures as detailed

in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified

I engine should be turned

OFF for all lubrication and mainte­nance procedures.

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

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.

9

CONTROLS I

INSTRUMENTS

A) Throttle Control Lever
B) Brake Control Lever

C) Ignition / Light Switch

D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
E) Emergencv Cut-Out Switch

F) Decompressor

GJ

Menuet

Starter Handle

H) Primer

/) Tether Cut-Out Switch

A) Throttle Control Lever

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

B) Brake Control Lever

Located on the left side of the 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.

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C) Ignition I Light Switch

OFF

,.

ON

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

The lights are automatically ON when­ever the engine is running.

D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch

Located on left side of handlebar, flick
switch to high or

low

beam.

E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

A 3 position switch located on the right
side of the handlebar. To stop the en­gine in an emergency, flick the lever to
either upper or lower IIOFF" position.
To start engine, lever must be in mid-

dle

"Obl"

position

The driver of this vehicle should
familiarize himself with the function of
this device by using it several times on
the first outing, thereby being mentally
prepared for emergency situations re­quiring its use.

....

WARNING: If the switch has

~

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

starting the engine.

F) Decompressor

Two position (OFF I ON), push-pull
knob. To engage, pull the decompres­sor knob fully out.

~

CAUTION: The decompressor

..

provides easier starting by redu-

cing engine compression. However,

leaving the decompressor engaged

while running

wilt damage your engine.

Always disengage after the engine has
started.

G) Manual Starter Handle

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

H) Primer

A push-pull button. Pull and push but­ton (2-3 times) to activate primer. The
primer should always be used for cold
engine starts. After engine is warm
however, it is not necessary to use pri­mer when starting.

I) Tether Cut-Out Switch

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

If emergency engine

"SHUT-OFF"

is
required completely pull cap from safe­ty switch and engine power will auto­matically shut "oHII.

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NOTE: The cap must be installed

on the safety switch at all times in

order to the vehicle.

....

WARNING: If the switch is used

~

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

Hood Opening

Unlock latches on both sides where the
hood meets the frame.

O

NOTE: Always lift the hood gently

up

until stopped by the restrain-

ing wire.

....

WARNING: It is dangerous to run

~

engine

with

hood opened,

off

or
unfastened. Personal injury could re­sult.

ToolBox

Located under the hood. To gain ac­cess, tilt the hood. Ideal location for

spare plug, rope, flash light, first aid
kit, etc.

Fuel Gauge

The tank is translucent and fuel level
can be checked by opening hood and
glancing at tank.

....

WARNING: Never use a lit match

~

or open flame to check fuel level.

11

BREAK-IN PERIOD

With

Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile

engines, a break-in period is required

before running the vehicle at full throt­tle. Engine manufacturer recommen
dation

.is10t<?

15operating hours. Dur­Ing this period, a richer mixture is
needed (i.e. 40 parts of gas for 1 part of

50/1 Bombardier oil). Maximum throt-

tl~

should

not

exceed

3/4,

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

tion~,

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

O

NOTE: A new drive belt requires

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

15 miles).

12

10·HOUR INSPECTION

As with any precision of mechan­ical e.quipment, we suggest that after
the first 10 hours of operation or 30

days after the purchase, whichever
comes first, that your vehicle be check­ed by your dealer. This inspection

will

give you the opportunity to discuss the

unanswered questions you may have
encountered during the first hours of
operation. Remember that it is easier
to remedy at this time than to allow the
snowmobile to operate until a possible
failure occurs.

THE 10 HOUR INSPECTION IS AT THE
EXPENSE

OF THE VEHICLE OWNER.

10-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST

.;

Engine timing
Spark plug(s) condition
Carburetor adjustment
Engine head nuts
Engine

mount

nuts

Muffler

attachment
Chaincase oil level
Suspension components

Brake operation and lining condition

Ski alignment (runners condition)

Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubricate (steering, suspension)
Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires, damaged insula-

tion)

1 tightend all loose bolts, nuts and linkage

Operation of lighting system (HI / LO beam, brake light,

etc.). test

operation of emergency cut-out switch and tether switch

We

recommend

that

you have your dealer sign this inspection list.

Date of 10 hour inspection

Dealer signature

13

FUEL

MIXING

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.

Recommended Gasoline

Use regular leaded or

unl~aded

ssso-

line available

from

all service stations.

..

CAUTION:

Never experiment

...

with different fuel or fuel ratios.

Never use

naphtha, methanol, gasohol

or similar products.

Recommended Oil

Use concentrated Bombardier

snow-

mobile oil available

from

your dealer.

This type

of

oil has specially tor­mulated oil bases to meet the lubrica­tion

requirements of the Bombardier-

Rotax engine.
If Bombardier

snowmobile

oil is un-

available,

substitute

with

a high-quality

2 cycle

snowmobile

oil. T.he oil /

~as

mix

must

meet the vehicle requrre-

ments. See oil

manufacturer

recom-

mendations on the container.

~

CAUTION: Never use outboard

...

or straight mineral oils.

Fuel Mixture Ratio

The importance of using the correct
fuel

mixture

cannot

be overstressed.
An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious
engine damage.

Recomr'!'ended

fU~1

ratio is 50/1 (40/1 durinq break-In

period),

SI

UNITS

500 mL oil to 25 liters 50/1

IMPERIAL

UNITS

1 can 16 oz oil to 5 imp. gals 50/1

or
1can 500 mL oil to 5

1/2 imp. gals = 50/1

U.S.

UNITS

1 can 12 oz oil to 5

U.S.

gals 50/1

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NOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing oil

should be kept at room tempera-

ture.

14

Fuel Mixing Procedure

To mix the gasoline and oil always

u~e

a separate clean container. Never

mix

directly in

your

snowmobile

tan~.

For

best results, acquire

two

contarners,

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
vicinity. If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving, the cause should be
determined and corrected without
delay. Never add fuel while the

!3ngine
isrunning. Avoid skin contact With fuel
at below freezing temperatures.

1. Pour approximately one gallon of

gasoline

into

a clean container.

2.

Add

the full

amount

of oil.

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

FUEUOIL

MIXING

CHARTS

(50 to 1 ratio)

10

12

15 20

50

1.

150

•

250

•

350

•

450

•

for
you need

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containe. Then using a funnel with a

F~NE

MESH SCREENto prevent the

entry of water and foreign particles,

pour the mixture into the snowmo­bile tank.

...

WARNING:

To prevent fuel spill-

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age in the engine compartment, a

funnel must always be used when fill-

ing the gas tank.

a

NOTE: When using pre-mixed

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

...

WARNING:

Never

'top

up' the

~

gas tank before placing the vehi-

cle in a warm area. At certain tempera­tures, gasoline will expand and over­flow. Always wipe off any gasoline
spillage from the snowmobile.

USE BOMBARDIER CONCENTRATED OIL

15

PRE-START CHECK STARTING PROCEDURE

Check Points

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

• Check fuel level

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

• Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake fully

applies be­fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

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

• Verify that the path ahead of the

ve­hicle is clear of bystanders and
obstacles.

A

WARNING:

Only start your

T snowmobile once all components

are checked and functioning properly.

16

Emergency Cut-Out Switch

A

WARNING:

For safety reasons,

T the emergency cut-off switch is

easily accessible; be careful not to
operate it inadvertently.

Manual Starting

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

2. TEST THE THROTTLE CONTROL
LEVER.

3. Activate the primer (2 to 3 times).
(Also pull the decompressor knob
fully out.).

O

NOTE: The use of the primer is

not necessary when the engine is

warm.

4. Make sure that the tether

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

cut-out

switch

is

in the ON position.

5. Grasp manual starter handle firmly
and pull slowly

until a resistance is
felt then pull vigorously. Slowly re­lease the rewind starter handle.

A

WARNING:

Do not apply throttle

T while starting.

6. Push in the decompressor

7. Check the operation of the emer­gency

cut-out

switch and the tether

switch. Restart the engine.

......

WARNING:

If engine does not

T shut-off when flicking the emer-

gency cut-out switch to OFF position
and pullingthe tether cut-out cap, stop
the engine by turning off the ignition
key. Do not operate the vehicle fur­ther, see your dealer.

8.

Allow

the engine to warm before

operating at full throttle.

Emergency Starting

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

an emergency starter rope.

Remove the rewind starter assembly

from the engine and transfer the rope

handle to your emergency rope.

Wind the rope around the starting

pulley.

......

WARNING:

After starting the

T vehicle in an emergency situation

by the starting

pulley do not reinstall

the rewind starter assembly.

LUBRICATION

Frequency

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

Only perform such

T 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 shouldbe turned OFF
for

all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

17

Bogie Wheel Suspension

Lubricate the suspension bogie wheels

using

low

temperature grease. Pump
through the grease fitting at the center
of

each wheel until new grease appears
at the joint of the inner side of the
shaft.

Lubricate the rear axle

with

low

tem­perature grease. Pump through the
rear axle fittings.

_CAUTION:

Always use a low

...

pressure grease gun when lubri-

cating rear axle.

Steering Mechanism

....

WARNING: Do not

lubricate

throt-

...

tie

and/or

brake cable and hous-

ings.

Lubricate the ski legs at the grease fit­tings until new grease appears at the
joints. Oil the spring coupler bolts.

18

Chaincase oil level

Remove the tool box then check the oil
level by removing the

oil level inspec­tion plug. Oil should be at the bottom
lip of the hole. Replenish as necessary
by removing the filler cap using a spark
piug socket.

Oil level
inspection plug

Drive pulley

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

....

WARNING:

The lubrication of

...

the drive pulley should be per-

formed only by an authorized dealer. A

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

MAINTENANCE

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 years of low-cost use.

+

WARNING: Only perform such

procedures as detailed in this
manual. It is recommended that dearer
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 pro-

cedures.

SERVICE

AND
MAINTENANCE
CHART

Drive belt condition

Brake condition
Brake adjustment
Spark plug
Suspension condition

Track condition
Track tension and alignment

Steering mechanism condition

Steering adjustment
Muffler attachment
Engine head nuts
Engine mount nuts
Carburetor adjustment
Headlamp adjustment
General inspection

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malntenance.

19

3. To remove the drive pulley guard,
pullout

the retaining clip

(A)

and

pull on the spring

(B)

to disengage

the pin from the bracket.

Retainer

pin

Pulley Guard Removal

WARNING:

Engine should be

running only when pulley guard is

secured in place.

1. Tilt the hood and remove the con-

sole.

2. Remove the driven pulley guard

(front) by unlocking

it from it's at-

taching points.

Console Removal

For any procedure that may require re­moval of the console, proceed as
follows:

1. Unlock the latch where the console

and dashpanel meet.

2. Push the console downward then

tilt away from the engine. To

re-

install, reverse the procedure.

4. Push the pulley guard forward to

disengage the front attachment

(C)

from the frame. Lift the guard from
the vehicle.

20

Drive Belt Removal

+

WARNING:

Never start or run

the engine without the drive belt
installed. Running an unloaded engine
is dangerous.

1. Tilt the hood and remove the pulley

guard.

2. Open the driven pulley by twisting

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

3. Slip the belt over the top edge of the

sliding half.

4. Slip the belt

out

from the drive pul-

ley and remove completely form the

vehicle. To install the drive belt,

reverse the procedure.

Drive Belt Condition

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

with

froozen track, fast

starts

without

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

Check the drive belt

width.

If less than

2.7 cm

(11/16

in), replace the drive belt.

New

drive belt

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

O

NOTE: Always store a spare belt

in a manner to allow its natural

shape to be maintained.

Brake condition

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

Keep this mechanism in proper

work-

ing condition. Above all, do

not

oper-

ate your snowmobile

without

an effec-

tive brake system.
THE

MINIMUM

BRAKE PAD THICK-

NESS IS

3 mm (1/8 in).

+

WARNING: Brake pad or pucks

lessthan 3 mm

(118

in.) thick must

be replaced. Replacement must be per-

formed by an authorized dealer.

21

Brake Adjustment

Brake should apply fully while brake

control lever is still 2.5 cm

(1

inch) MIN

1-

MUM

from the handlebar grip.

2.5 em (1 inl MINIMUM

If a minor adjustment is indicated,
slack

off

the cable housing nut (A) and

tighten the nut (B) to increase the lever

clearance.

Once minor adjustment is completed,
firmly tighten the nuts (A and B)
against the bracket. If correct brake
control lever clearance is unobtainable,

proceed

with

major adjustment as fol-

lows:

Slacken

off

the nut (c) retaining the
brake cable to the lower brake lever.
Adjust the cable to required length by
lenthening or shortening the brake
cable. Retighten the nut. Ensure that
minor adjustment nuts are located

ap­proximately half way on the adjuster
threads.

22

•

WARNING:

Brake cable must

make a loop around the bolt head.
Strongly pull the brake handle to check
cable tightness.

•

WARNING:

Always check the

brake light to see if it functions

af-

ter performing btake adjustment.

Brake Light

Adjustment

The brake light is blocked

with

two

lock

nuts.

If brake light does not function:

Loosen lock nut

(0).

Move the switch
forward on its bracket and tighten lock
nut (E).

If brake light stays on:
Loosen lock nut (E). Move back the

switch on its bracket and tighten lock

nut

(0).

_ CAUTION: The brake switch body

...

is made of plastic material. Only
tighten lock nuts until switch has no
free play.

Spark Plug

Disconnect the spark plug wires and
remove the spark plug.

Check condition of plug.

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

• A black insulator tip indicates foul­ing caused by; carburetor idle speed
mixture and / or

high speed mixture

too rich,

incorrect fuel mixture ratio,

wrong

type of spark plug (heat

range), or excessive idling.

• A light grey insulator

tip indicates a
lean mixture caused by; carburetor
high mixture adjusted

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

Track Condition

Lift the rear of vehicle and support it
off

the ground.

With

the engine

off,
rotate the track by hand, and inspect.
If

worn,

cut

or the track fiber is 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

Lift the rear of the vehicle and support
it

off

the ground. Using a rule, check
the track tension from the middle set of
bogie wheels.

The distance between the

top

inside

edge of the track and the

bottom

of the

footboard should be 35 mm

(1

3/8").

...

CAUTION: If spark plug condi-

...

tion is not ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check the plug gap using a wire
feeler gauge.

Reinstall the plug and connect the

wire.

Overheated

(liqht grey)

Fouled
(black)

If the track tension is

too

loose, the

track will have a tendency to

thump.

If

too

tight, performance will be affected.

...

CAUTION: Too much or too little

...

tension will result in power loss

and excessive stresses on suspension

components.

Suspension Condition

Visually inspect suspension springs.

Replace any weak or broken spring.
Check for wear or looseness. Correct

as required.

23

To adjust:

1. STOP THE ENGINE. Using a wrench,
turn the track adjuster bolt clock­wise on the side where the track is
closest to the link plate.

Rotate the track by hand and turn the
adjuster bolt until equal distance is ob­tained between the link plates and the
edges of the track.

2. Firmly retighten the adjuster lock

nuts.

3. Restart the engine and rotate the

track

SLOWLY

and recheck align-

ment.

•

WARNING:

Before checking the

track alignment, ensure that the
track isfree of all particles which could
be thrown out while it is rotating. Keep
hands, feet, tools and clothing clear of
track. Ensure no-one is standing in
close proximity to the vehicle.

O

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment are inter-related. Do not ad-

just one

without

checking the other.

Equal distance

--

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Lock nuts

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3. Proceed

with

track alignment.

O

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment are inter-related. Do not ad-

just one

without

checking the other.

Support the rear of vehicle

with

a me­chanical stand. Start the engine and
accelerate slightly so that the track

turns SLOWLY. Check

that

the 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.

2. Adjust to proper tension by turning

adjuster bolts clockwise to tighten
counter-clockwise to slacken.

Ad-

just both side equally.

If necessary to adjust.

1. Using a wrench, loosen both track
adjusters by unscrewing the lock

nuts situated on the inner side of the

suspension springs.

24

Steering Mechanism Condition

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

I replace

or retighten.
CHECK THE CONDITION OF SKIS

AND SKI RUNNERS. REPLACE IF
MORE THAN HALF WORN.

Steering Adjustment

Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm (118
in.). To check, measure distance bet-

ween skis at front and rear of leaf
springs.

If necessary to adjust:
Loosen the lock nuts of the longer tie

rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the
skis are properly aligned. Firmly re­tighten the lock nuts.

....

WARNING: The maximum ball

...

joint external threaded length not

engaged in the tie rod end must

not

ex-

ceed 20.5 mm

(13/16 in). Torque lock

nut

to 20 N.m (15 tt-lbs).

20

N.m

(15 ft-lbs)

Handlebar should also be horizontal
when the

skis are pointed toward the
front. To adjust; loosen the lock nuts
of the shorter tie rod. Turn the tie rod
manually until the handlebar is horizon-

tal. Retighten the lock nuts firmly.

Check tightness of the steering arm

locking bolts and the wear of the ball
joints.

....

WARNING: The cut

off

section

...

of the ball joint must run parallel
with. the steering arm. When tighten­ing lock nuts, restrain balljoint

with

ap­propriate size wrench. Ensure at least
half of the

ball joint threads are in-

serted into the tie rod.

Muffler

Attachment

The engine/muffler attaching parts are

vital toward efficient muffler function.

Check all attachments. Replace spr-

ings

and/or

tighten if necessary.

25

Engine Head Nuts

With

the ENGINE COLD, check that

the engine head nuts are tight and

equally torqued to 22

N.m

(16 ft-lbsl.

A) Air

Screw

Adjustment

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

off

the screw: 1

1/2

turn +

1/8.

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B) Idle Speed Adjustment

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

two

(2) additional
turns. This will provide a preliminary
idle speed setting. Start the engine and
allow it to warm then adjust the idle
speed to 1300-1500 R.P.M. by turning
idle speed screw clockwise or counter­clockwise.

..,

CAUTION: Do

not

attempt to set

..

the idle speed by using the air
screw. Severe engine damage can oc­cur. If idle speed is unobtainable con-

tact your authorized dealer.

.....

WARNING: Other carburetor ad-

T justments should be performed

by your dealer only.

Headlamp beam aiming

The headlamp has been pre-adjusted

prior to delivery. Should you wish re­adjustment, place the vehicle on a flat
surface 7.6 m (25') from a wall or
screen.

Following sequence above shown, tor-

que engine head nuts twice.

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

Engine

Mount

Nuts

Check the engine mount nuts for tight­ness. Retighten if necessary.

Carburetor Adjustment

..,

CAUTION: Never operate your

..

snowmobile

with

the air intake si­lencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage will occur.

Carburetor adjustment are:

A) Air screw
B) Idle speed

26

"Adjusting screws

Headlamp Beam Adjustment

To adjust, on vehicles so equipped, re­move the headlamp ring, turn the up­per or lower adjusting screwstoobtain

the desired beam position.

Headlamp Bulb Replacement

If the headlamp is burnt, tilt hood and
unplug the connector from the head­lamp. Remove the rubber boot and

un­fasten the bulb retainer clips. Detach
the bulb and replace.

Taillight Bulb Replacement

If the taillight bulb is burnt, expose the

bulb by removing the red plastic lens.

(Two

(2) Phillips head screws).

...

WARNING: Always check light

......

after bulb replacement.

General Inspection

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

insulation. Thoroughly inspect the

ve-

hicle and tighten loose bolts, nuts and
linkage. Inspect skisand ski runners for

wear.

Intensity zone

of high beam
(projected on

the

walll

Headlamp
horizontal

center line

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 the high inten­sity zone of the high beam

is 50 mm

(2")

below the horizontal nne of the

headlamp height.

27

STORAGE

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

of inactivity consists of checking and
replacing rnissinq, broken or worn
parts; proper lubrication and treatment
to insure that parts do not become
rusted, cleaning items such as carbure­tor

of oil mixtures, to prevent gum var­nish formation within the carburetor,
and in general, preparing the vehicle so
that when the time comes to use the
snowmobile again it

will start and be in

top condition .

.....

WARNING:

Only perform such

.....

procedures as detailed in this

manual. It is recommended

that

dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components / systems

not

cov-

ered in this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should be turned OFF
for

all lubrication and maintenance pro-

cedures.

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 the vehicle until the

track is clear of the ground, then sup-

port it with a brace or trestle. The

snowmobile should be stored in such a
way that the track does not stay in
contact

with

the ground.

O

NOTE: The track should be rota-

ted periodically

I (every 40 days).

Do not release track tension.

tIP

CAUTION: To prevent track

...

damage, temperature in the stor-

age area must

not

exceed 380C

(100°F).

28

Suspension

Bogie Wheels

Remove the bogie wheel sets. Remove

the cross shaft from each bogie wheel
set. Clean the bogie wheel assembly
and shaft of dirt and rust. Check the

condition of the cross shaft, replace if

worn. Apply a coat of

low

temperature

grease over the shaft.

Grease each set then spray the springs

with

metal protector, or wipe with an
oil soaked cloth. Assemble and install
each set in the proper position.

Torque cross shaft bolts to 30

N.m

(23

ft-lbs).

Ski

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

worn

or weak.

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect all components for tightness,

(spring coupler bolts, steering arm
locking bolts, tie rods, ball joints, etc.).

Tighten if necessary. Oil moving joints
of the brake mechanism.

..&.

WARNING:

Do

not

lubricate

.....

throttle and / or brake cable
housing. Avoid getting oil on brake
pads.

Coat

electrical

connections

and

switches

with

a greaseless metal pro­tector. If unavailable, use petroleum
jelly.

..

CAUTION: Plastic alloy compo-

...

nents such as fuel tank, wind-

shield,

etc., can be cleaned using mild

detergents or isopropylalcohol. Do not
use strong soaps, degreasing solvents,
abrasive cleaners, paint thinners, etc.

Chaincase

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper

level. To drain the chaincase remove
the access plug (lower plug) and tilt
vehicle hard left.

Drive Pulley

The drive pulley should be cleaned and
inspected. It also requires lubrication.

A

WARNING:

The lubrication of

T the drive pulley should be per-

formed only by an authorized

dealer.

Driven Pulley

The driven pulley should be cleaned
and lubricated on its inner faces to pre­vent rust formation.

Fuel Tank and Carburetor

Remove the cap then using a syphon,

remove gasoline from tank.

A

WARNING:

Gasoline is flamma-

T ble and explosive under certain

conditions. Always manipulate in a
well ventilated area. Do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks in the

vi-

cinity.

The carburetor must be dried

out

com-

pletely to prevent

gum

formation dur-

ing the storage period.

Assure that the carburetor inlet fuel

line is disconnected. Remove the plug

. of the float chamber. Drain carburetor

into a container.

~

_____

-_______

~'--"-~n

Reinstall the plug and connect the fuel

line.
Check all fuel lines, replace if necessa-

ry.

Cylinder Lubrication

Engine internal parts must be lubrica­ted to protect the cylinder

walls

from
possible rust formation during the stor­age period.

O

NOTE: This operation should be

repeated every 40 days during

storage.

Remove the spark plug. Operate the

rewind starter to bring the piston at

top
position. Pour the equivalent of one
spoonful of

oil into spark plug hole.

Slowly crank the engine several times
using the manual starter.

Install the spark plug.

WI' CAUTION: To prevent ignition

'Y' system damage, make sure that

the cut-out lever is in the OFF position.

29

Chassis

Clean the vehicle thoroughly, remov-

ing all dirt and grease accumulation.

~

CAUTION: Plastic alloy cornpo-

...

nents such as fuel tank, wind­shield, etc., can be cleaned using mild
detergents or isopropylalcohol. Do not
use strong soaps, degreasing solvents,
abrasive cleaners, paint thinners, etc.

Touch up all metal spots where the
paint has been scratched off. Spray all
bare metal parts

with

metal protector.

Wax the cab for better protection.

O

NOTE: Apply wax on glossy fin-

ish of the hood only. Protect the
vehicle with a cover to prevent dust ac­cumulation during storage.

~

CAUTION: Cover the snowmo-

...

bile with an opaque tarpaulin.

This will prevent the sun rays or 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.

O

NOTE: Leave the drive belt

off

the pulleys for the entire storage

period.

30

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

To simplify the pre-season preparation
we have drawn up a small chart. The
chart indicates servicing points to be
performed by you and your servicing
dealer. If these services are performed
as suggested, your vehicle will give
you many hours of fun and

low

cost

use.

IMPORTANT: Observe all Warnings

and Cautions mentioned throughout
this manual which are pertinent to the
item being checked. When component
conditions seem less than satisfactory,
replace with genuine Bombardier parts
or suitable equivalent.

PRE-SEASON
PREPARATION

CHART

TO BEPERFORMEDBY DEALER

•

TO BEPERFORMEDBY OWNER

Changesparkplugs

0

Check

chaincase

oil level

0

Adjusttrack

tension

andalignment

Inspectdrivebeltand

install

0

Checkthrottlecablefor damageandfree

operation

0

Check

steering

alignmentandskirunner

condition

Cleanfuelfilter (locatedinfuel tank)

0

Inspectoil

seals

for

possible

cutsor leaks

0

Check

electrical

wiring(brokenwire, damaged

insulation)

0

Inspect

condition

of startingrope

0

Check

tightness

of allbolts,nutsand linkage

0

Refillgastank

0

Check

pulleys,

verifycomponents andclean

•

Inspectbrake

condition

and

operation

•

Set enginetiming, if

necessary

replace

breakerpoints

•

Adjust

carburetors

•

31

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine turns over

but

1. No fuel to the engine

Check

the

tank

level

and

fillupwith

correct

fails to start or starts

gas-oil

mixture.

Check

for

possible

clogging

of

with

difficulty

fuel

line,

item

5.

2. Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark

plug,

turn

ignitiontoOFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plug.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.Ifengine

continues

to

flood,

see

your

dealer.

3.

Spark

plug/faulty

ignition

Check

for

fouledordefective

spark

plug.

Disconnect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

remove

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plugonengine

cowl,

being

carefultohold

away

from

spark

plug

hole.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

for

spark.Ifno

sparks

appear,

re-

place

spark

plug.Iftrouble

persists.contact

your

dealer.

4.

Clogged fuel line (water or

Check

condition

and

connectionsoffuel

lines.

dirt)

Check

the

cleanlinessoffuel

tank.

5. Incorrect

carburetor adjust-

ment

Contact

your

dealer

for

repair.

6.

Too much oil in fuel

Drain

the

fuel

tank

and

refill

with

the

correct

gas/oil

mixture.

7.

Engine timing

Engine

timing

maybedefectiveoroutofad-

justment.

Contact

your

dealer.

Check

decompressor

position.

8.

Poor engine compression

Running

withalean

fuel

mixture

may

produce

excessive

engine

wear

resultinginpoor

engine

compression.

If

this

occurs,

contact

your

dealeratonce.

Engine will not turn

1.

Seized engine

In

the

case

of a

seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

32

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTO00

Engine lacks accelera-

1.

Fouled or defective spark

Check

item

3 of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

tion or

power

plug

to

startorstarts

with

difficulty"

2.

Clogged fuel line (water or

Check

fuel

line

condition.

ISee

item

5of

"En-

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty"l.

3.

Carburetor

Contact

your

dealer.

4.

Ignition

First

check

item2and

3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty".Ifthe

ignition

system

still

seems

faulty,

contact

your

dealer.

5.

Engaged decompressor

Check

decompressor

position.

6.

Engine

If

unabletolocate

specific

symptoms,

contact

your

dealer.

Engine continually

1. Spark plug

Check

item

3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

startorstarts

with

difficulty".

2.

Overheated

Carburetor

set

too

lean.

Contact

your

dealer.

3.

Engine timing incorrectly set

Contact

your

dealer.

Snowmobile

cannot 1.

Drive Belt

Check

for

damagedorworn

drive

belt.

Re·

reach full speed

placeifnecessary.

2.

Incorrect track adjustment

Check

track

tension

and

alignment.

Readjust

to

specifications.

ISee

Maintenance

Sectionl.

3.

Engine

Check

item

1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

acceler-

ationorpower.".

4.

Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

33

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

A.

Screwdriver

B.

Socket 21 / 26 mm

C.

Socket 10 / 13 mm

D.

Socket handle

E.

Angular wrench 10 / 13 mm

F.

Starter rope

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SPECIFICATIONS

1982 ELAN
ENGINE

No. of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio (corrected)

Maximum R.P.M.
Carburetor type
Carburetor adjustment

- air screw
idle speed

Torques:

Engine head nuts
Crankcase nuts

Magneto ring nut
Crankcase engine support
Exhaust manifold bolts

CHASSIS

Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Ski stance (center to center)
Ski alignment (toe out)
Weight
Bearing area
Ground pressure
Torques:

Steering arm/ski leg bolt
Steering column handlebar bolt

POWER TRAIN

Track dimensions
Track tension

Track alignment
Std. gear ratio
Chaincase oil capacity
Drive belt

width
Drive pulley engagement
Drive pulley bolt torque

ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)
Headlamp bulb

Tail/stop light

Spark plug (Bosch type)
Spark plug (gap)
Breaker point gap

Advanced ignition timing

250

1

69.5 mm (2.73")
66 mm

(2.598

1 1

)

250.4 cm3(15.28 in.

3

)

5:6

6000

Mikuni VM 28-242

1

1/2

turn

':!::.

1/8

1300-1500R.P.M.

22

N.m

(16 ft-Ibs)

22

N.m

(16 ft-Ibsl

85

N·m

(63 ft-Ibs)

38

N·m

(28 ft-lbsl

22

N.m

(16 ft-Ibs)

2.25 m

(oo

112

tt

)

77.5 cm (30

1Ii')

116.7 cm (42

/')

64.8 cm (25

112

11

)

3 mm

(lIS

/')

129.2 kg (285 lbs)
6904 cm2(l070

in.

2

)

1.813 kPa (,263 Ibs/in.

2

)

31

N.m

(23 tt-lbs)

23

N.m

(17 tt-lbsl

38.1 cm (15

1t

) x 289.6 cm

(114/1)

35 mm :: 3 (1

3/8"::

118") distance between top inside

edge of track and the bottom of the footboard
Equal distance between edges of tracks and link plates.
10/25

200 mL l7 oz.)

3.0 cm (1

3/16

11

)

max. 2.7 cm (1 1/16

11

)

min.

2000-2200R.P.M.

62

N.m

(46 ft-lbs)

12 volts, 75/23 W
45/45W

5/21 W

M-175 T-1 (M7A)

0.50 mm (.020'/)

0.35 mm-O.40 mm

('014"

.016

11

)

3.73-4.24 mm (.147

1t-.167

tf

) B.T.D.C. (direct)

35

FUEL

Tank capacity

S.I.*

13.6 liters

Imp.

3 gallons

U.S.

3.6 gallons

Gasoline

Regular leaded or unleaded

Gasloil ratio

5011

Chaincase

200 ml (7 oz.)

BRAKE

Brake type

Drum

Brake adjustment

(controllevell

2.5 cm (1") minimum distance from handlebar grip when
fully applied

Brake shoe (minimum thickness)

3 mm

(1/8 in.)

Bombardier Inc. reserves the

right

to make changes in design and specifications

and/or

to make addi-

tions

to" or improvements in its

product

without

imposing any obligation upon itselfto install them on

its

product

previously manufactured.

36

TETHER

CUT-OUT

SWITCH

LIGHT

SWITCH

EMERGENCY

CUT-OUT

SWITCH

247 ee SINGLE

~I

G'

"

"

CD

LIGHTING COIL 175WI

o LIGHTING COIL 123WI

<] GENERATOR COIL

o IGNITION COIL

<B

HEADLAMP 60/60 W

CD

TAILLAMP

5-21 W

WIRING

DIAGRAM

COLOUR CODE

BK - BLACK GN - GREEN
WH - WHITE GY - GREY
RD - RED VI

- VIOLET
BL - BLUE OR- ORANGE
YL - YELLOW BR - BROWN

GY' BK

[[9l

~

W"i~

~U~BK

"

VOLTAGE REGULATOR BK ,

/'

+

WARNING: Ensure all terminals

are properly crimped on the wires
and all connector housings are properly
fastened.

W

'-.I

51*

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

BASE UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length

meter m

mass

kilogram kg

liquid

liter

L

temperature celsius

°C

pressure

kilopascal

kPa

torque

Newton meter

Nsm

kilometer per hour

km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX

SYMBOL

MEANING VALUE

kilo

k one thousand

1,000

centi

c

one hundredth of a

0.01

milli

m one thousandth of a

0.001

*THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SYSTEME INTERNATIONAL)
ABREVIATES

"SIll

IN ALL LANGUAGES.

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS

AND

OWNERSHIP

Any

change in address or ownership should be

brought

to the attention of the

manufacturer by completing and sending

out

the card supplied below. This will

help us to maintain our files up-to-date.

:CHANG·e

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:OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT.

CITY

STATE

ZIP /

POSTAL

CODE

:NEW ADDRESS:

APT.

NAME

STREET

NO

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STATE

ZIP /

POSTAL

CODE

:

~

:CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

:VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

·

:The

ownership of this vehicle is transferred

·

:FROM: _

NAME

NO STREET

APT

CITY

STATE

ZIP /

POSTAL

CODE

:TO:

NAME

NO STREET

APT.

CITY

STATE

ZIP /

POSTAL

CODE

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BOMBARDIER

INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT

VALCOURT, QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO

BOMBARDIER

INC.

ATT.:

WARRANTY

DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA,

JOE

2LO

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