BOMBARDIER citation ls, tundra/it, citation lse Operator's Manual

model

V.I.N.

purchase

date

warranty

expiry

date

To be completed by dealer at

time

of sale

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AFTER SALES SERVICE
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CANADA,

JOE 2LO

Litho'd

in Canada

®*Trademarks

of Bombardier Inc.

All rights reserved

© Bombardier Inc.

FOREWORD _

The operator manual and the Snow­mobile Safety Handbook have been
prepared to acquaint the owner I oper­ator of a new snowmobile with the

var­ious vehicle controls, maintenance and
safe operating instructions. Each is

in­dispensable for the proper use of the
product, and should be kept with the
vehicle at all times.

Should you have any questions per-

taining to the warranty and its applica­tion, please consult the

"Often

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

This manual uses the following

sym-

bols.

•

WARNING: Identifies an instruc­tion which, if

not

followed, could

cause personal injury.

_ CAUTION: Denotes an instruction

"Y which, if

not

followed, could se-

verely damage vehicle components.

O

NOTE: Indicates supplementary
information needed to fully

com-

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

formation does not eliminate the

haz­ard, your understanding of the infor­mation will promote its correct use.

•

WARNING: The engines and

the

corresponding components iden-

tified

in

this

manual should

not

be

utilized on

producttsl other than those

mentioned on the cover

page:

of

this

manual.

Most

specifications

are given in

both

metric

and

customary

units. Where

precise

accuracy

is

not

required, some

conversions

are rounded

to

even

numbers

for

easier use.

A

shop

manual can be obtained

for

complete

service, maintenance and repair

information.

SAFETY

IN

MAINTENANCE------------

Observe

the

following

precautions:

• Throttle mechanism should be chec­ked for free movement before star-

ting engine.

• Engine should be running only when
belt guard and/or pulley guard is
secured in place.

• Never run the engine

without

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

• Never run the engine when the track
is raised off the ground.

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

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

without

delay.

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

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

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

• Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks, etc., could
severelyaffect 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 cut­out switch, tether switch or by tur­ning

off

the

key.

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

with

a snowmobile cover.

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

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

procedures.

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

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

• Should removal of a nylon lock nut
be required when undergoing re­pairs/disassembly, alwaysreplace by
new ones. Tighten as specified in the
applicable Shop Manual.

PLEASE

READ

AND

UNDERSTAND

ALL
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL AND ON THE VEHICLE.

This vehicle is built with parts dimensioned in the metric system. All faste­ners are metric and must not be replaced by customary fasteners. Mismat­ched or incorrect fasteners could cause damage to the vehicle or possible
personal

injury.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE

VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2 _

INDEX

THE

1985

"LIMITED

WARRANTY"

. 4

OFTEN

ASKED

QUESTIONS

6

LISTING

OF

AREA

DISTRIBUTORS.

8

HOW

TO

IDENTIFY

YOUR

SNOWMOBILE

9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS

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

dimmer

switch, emergency

cut-out

switch, tether

cut-out

switch, rewind starter handle, primer, adjustable stee-

ring handle, fuel gauge/tank cap, hood opening, tool box, fuse holder, hitch 10

BREAK-IN

PERIOD

Break-in, 10 hour-inspection checklist 13

FUEL

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, oil injection

system.

15

PRE-START

CHECK

Check

points.

15

STARTING

PROCEDURE

Manual starting, before riding, emergency

starting.

. 16

LUBRICATION

Frequency, steering mechanism, drive axle, slide suspension, chaincase oil level, oil

injection system, drive

pulley.

. 18

MAINTENANCE

Chart, belt guard removal, drive belt removal, drive belt condition, new drive belt,
brake condition, brake adjustment, brake light switch adjustment, spark plug, bat-

tery, suspension condition, stopper strap condition, suspension adjustment, track
condition, track tension and alignment, drive pulley, steering mechanism, steering
adjustment, muffler attachment, engine

mount

nuts, carburetor adjustment, oil injec-

tion system, fan belt, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement, general inspection

19

STORAGE

Track, suspension, ski, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, engine and primer lubrica­tion, fuel tank and carburetor, battery, chassis, general inspection, suspension stop-

per strap

30

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart,

33

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

GUIDE.

34

TOOLS

36

SPECIFICATIONS.

37

WIRING

DIAGRAMS

39

SI

METRIC

INFORMATION

GUIDE

41

CHANGE

OF

ADDRESS

OR

OWNERSHIP

43

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3

THE

1985

LIMITED

WARRANTV _

1 -

PERIOD

BOMBARDIER® INC. as

manufacturer,

warrants

FROM THE DATE OF FIRST

CONSUMER SALES, every

1985

BOMBARDIER®

snowmobile,

sold as NEW

AND UNUSED, by an authorized BOMBARDIER dealer

for

a period

of:

• 12

consecutive

months.

2 -

WHAT

BOMBARDIER

WILL

DO

BOMBARDIER

will

repair and/or replace, at

its

option,

components

defective

in material and/or

workmanship

(under normal use and service,)

with

a ge-

nuine BOMBARDIER

component

without

charge

for

parts or labour, at any au-

thorized BOMBARDIER dealer during said

warranty

period.

3 -

CONDITION

TO HAVE

WARRANTY

WORK PERFORMED

Presenttothe

servicing dealer,

the

hard

copyofthe

BOMBARDIER

Warranty

Registration card received by

the

customer

from

the

selling dealer at

time

of

purchase.

4 -

WARRANTY

TRANSFER

This

warranty

is transferable

to

subsequent owner(s)

for

remainder

of

war-

ranty period

from

original date of sale.

5 -

EXCLUSIONS

- ARE

NOT

WARRANTED

• Normal

wear

on all

items

such as,

but

not

limited

to:

- drive belts

- slider shoes

- spark plugs

- bulbs

- runners on skis

• Replacement parts and/or accessories

which

are

not

genuine BOMBARDIER

parts and/or accessories.

• Damage resulting

from

installation

of

parts

other

than genuine BOMBAR-

DIER parts.

• Damage caused by failure

to

provide proper maintenance as detailed in the

Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs

of

all maintenance

services. including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged

to

the

owner.

•

Wet

cells

battery.

• Vehicles designed and/or used

for

racing purposes.

•

All

optional accessories installed on the vehicle.

(The normal

warranty

policy

for

parts and accessories, if any, applies).

• Damage resulting

from

accident, fire or

other

casualty, misuse, abuse or

neglect.

• Damage resulting from operation of

the

snowmobile on surfaces other than

snow.

4 _

• Damage resulting from modificationtothe snowmobile

not

approved in

writ-

ing by BOMBARDIER.

• Losses incurred by the snowmobile

owner

other than parts and labour, such

as,

but

not

limited

to,

transportation,

towing,

telephone calls,

taxis,

or any

other

incidental or consequential damages.

6 -

BATTERY

WARRANTY:

• 12

consecutive

months.

(pro-rated.)

100%

warranty

coverage

will

start

on the

date

the

snowmobile

was

pur-

chased and run

to

the

following

April

30th.

The remainder of the 12

months

period

will

be pro-rated as

follows:

-

50%

from

April

30th

to

December 1st.

-

40%

from

December 1stto

December 31 st.

-

30%

from

January

1st

to

end

of

warranty.

7 - EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED

WARRANTIES

This

warranty

gives you specific rights, and you

may

also have other

legal rights

which

may

vary

from

statetostate, or province to province.

Where

applicable this

warranty

is expressly in lieu

of

all other express-

ed or implied

warrantiesofBOMBARDIER,

its distributors and

the

seIl-

ing dealer, including

any

warranty

of

merchantabilityoffitness

for

any

particular purpose; otherwise

the

implied warranty is limited to the dura-

tion

of

this

warranty.

However,

some

states or provinces do

not

allow

limitations on

how

long an implied

warranty

lasts, so

the

above

limita-

tion

may

not

apply.

Neither

the

distributor,

the

selling dealer, nor any other person has been

authorized to

make

any

affirmation,

representation or

warranty

other

than

those contained in this

warranty,

andifmade,

such

affirmation,

representation or

warranty

shall

not

be enforceable against

BOMBAR-

DIER

or any other person.

Some

states or provinces do

not

allow

the

exclusion or limitationofin-

cidental or consequential damages, so

the

above limitation or exclusion

may

not

apply.

BOMBARDIER

INC.

reserves

the

right to

modify

its

warranty

policy

at

any

time,

being understood

that

such modification

will

not

alter

the

war-

ranty conditions applicable to vehicles sold

while

the

above

warranty

is in

effect.

8 -

CONSUMER

ASSISTANCE

If a servicing problem or other

difficulty

occurs,

we

suggest

the

following:

1.

Try

to

resolve

the

problem at

the

dealership

with

the

Service Manager 0

Owner.

2. If

this

fails,

contact

your

area

distributor

listed in

the

Operator Manual.

3. Then if

your

grievance still remains unsolved, you

may

write

to

us:

Bombardier Inc.
Service Department
Recreational Products Division
Valcourt, Ouebec, Canada, JOE 2LO

February

1984
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Ouebec, Canada. JOE 2LO

@*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

_____________

........

5

OFTEN ASKED

auESTIONS

_

0:

Why must my snowmobile be registered? After

alii

do have my original invoice

as proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.

A: Your warranty is valid at any authorized dealerofthe product. Your regis­tration is the key element in providing the servicing dealer with the necessary
data to complete warranty claim forms. Thisinformation is also used to notify
owners in the event

of

a safety recall.

0:

I bought my snowmobile in O'King County but I snowmobile in Washington
County. Can the dealer in Washington County accept to perform warranty work
on my snowmobile?

A:

Yes,

any authorizeddealer in North America can perform warrantyrepairs,

providing the customer warranty registration card is presented.

0:

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

mobile?

A: In this Operator Manual provided with the vehicle at the time

of

first sale.

0:

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

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

A: The warranty

of

the

new

snowmobile cannot be

"Voided"

or "Cancell-

ed".

However,ifa particular failure is caused by operation or maintenance

otherthan is shown in the Operator

Manual, THATfailure

may

not

be covered
under warranty. This includes service work performed by the customer,
especially the criticaladjustments to

ignition, timing, carburation

and

oil injec-

tion/or oil mixture.

0:

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

A:

These terms are general and overlap each other in areas. Some specific

examples

may

include: running the machine

outofoil, chain failure caused

by a lack

of

lubrication, operating the machine with a broken or damaged

part

which causes another

part

to fail,

and

so on.Ifyou have any specific ques-

tions on operation or maintenance, please contact your dealer for advice.

0:

What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?

A: Thecustomer's responsibility includes a/lcostsofnormal maintenance 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.

6 _

Q: Are

"Genuine"

Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered

by warranty?

A:

Yes.

When installed by an authorized dealer, any

"genuine"

Bombardier

part

used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on

the machine.

Q:

If

I sell

my

snowmobile within the warranty period,

will

the

new

owner

qualify

for

the balance

of

the warranty?

A:

Yes,

provided the

unit

has already been registered with the manufacturer.

Note that the change

of

ownership

card

in this manual should be completed

and

sent to Bombardier Inc.

Q:

How

can I receive the best owner assistance?

A:

The satisfaction

and

goodwill

of

the owners

of

Bombardier products are

of

primaryconcern to your dealer

and

BombardierInc. Normally, any problems

that arise in connection with the sales transaction or the operation

of

your

snowmobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales

or

Service Departments.

It is recognized, however, that despite the best intentions

of

everyone concern-

ed, misunderstandings

w/JI

sometimes occur.Ifyou have a problem that has

not

been handled to your satisfaction through

normal

channels, we suggest

that you discuss your problem with a

memberofdealership management. Fre-

quently, complaints are the result

of

a breakdown in communications

and

can

quickly be resolved by a

memberofthe dealership management.Ifthe prob-

lem already has been reviewed with the Sales Manager

or

Service Manager,

contact

the Dealer himself or the General Manager.

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7

LISTING OF AREA

DISTRIBUTORS _

CANADIAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick, EOA3GO
(506)

386-6117

Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia,

New

Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

Quebec Branch

1350

Nobel Boulevard

Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1

[phone]

Province of Quebec

Ontario Branch
230 Bayview Drive
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4Y8

(7051

728-8600

Province of Ontario

BROOKS

EQUIPMENT LIMITED

1616 King, Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
{204)

633-7247

British Columbia, .Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Alberta, Yukon

CHARLES R. BELL LIMITED

Newfoundland, Labrador

Offices

- Riverside Drive

P.O. Box

1050
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H 6J3
(7091

634-3533

- 81 Kenmount Road
P.O. Box

8127

St-John's, Newfoundland,

AlB

3Nl

(7091

722-6700

HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTD.

165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 1G2
(5141697-8500

North-West Territories, Franklin District &

Keewatin

AMERICAN

DISTRIBUTORS

BOMBARDIER CORPORATION

All States (excluding Alaska)

SERVICE

OFFICES

- East Main Street Road
Malone, New York

12953

{518} 483-4411

-

4505

West Superior Street

P.O. Box

6106

Duluth, Minnesota

55806

(2181628-2881

- P.O. Box

1569
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401
(208)

529-9510

NATIONAL SALES

OFFICE

- O'Hare Lake Plaza
2350

Devon Avenue
Suite 150
Des Plaines, Illinois

60018

(312)

298-9540

MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL

CENTER

1049

Whitney Road

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

(907)

274-9513

Alaska

8 _

HOW TO IDENTIFY

YOUR SNOWMOBILE _

The main components of your snow­mobile (engine,

trackts) 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.

VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER

ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

O

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

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

help in the event a snowmobile is stolen.

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9

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS _

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AJ Throttle Control Lever
BJ Brake Control Lever

CJ

Ignition/Ught Switch
DJ Headlamp Dimmer Switch
EJ

Emergency Cut-Out Switch
FJ

Tether Cut-Out Switch

A)

Throttle

Lever

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

B)

Brake

Lever

Located on the left side of handlebar.
When compressed, the brake is applied.
When released, it automatically returns
to its original position. Braking effect is

proportionate to the pressureapplied on

the lever and to the type of terrain and

its snow coverage.

GJ

Rewind Starter Handle
HJ Primer
IJ Adjustable steering handle
JJ

Fuelgaugehankcap
KJ

Hood Opening

C)

Ignition/Light

Switch

The ligts are automatically ON when­ever the engine is running.

Manual

starting

OFF

CD_ON

Keyoperated, 2 position switch. Tostart

engine, first turn key fully clockwise to
ON position. To stop engine, turn key
counter-clockwise to OFF position.

10·

_

Electric

starting

OFF

f1:\~ON

\..9"

START

Keyoperated, 3 position switch. Tostart
engine, turn key fully clockwise to

START

position and hold. Return key to

ON position immediately when engine

has started. To stop engine, turn key
counter-clockwise to

OFF position.

_ CAUTION: Holding key

in START

..

position

when

engine has started

could

damage

starter

mechanism.

D) Headlamp

Dimmer

Switch

The dimmer switch, located on left side

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

low

beam simply flick switch.

•

WARNING: If

the

switch

has

been used in an emergency situa-

tion

the

sourceofmalfunction

should
be determined and corrected before re­starting

engine.

F) Tether

Cut-Out

Switch

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

cut­out cap over receptacle before starting
engine.

Attach to

wrist

+ON t OFF

~~

E) EmergencyCut-Out

Switch

A push pull type switch located on the
right side of the handlebar. To stop the
engine in an emergency, push the but­ton to the lower

off

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

ON

position.

Upper position
Before starting

Lower position

to stop engine

If emergency engine

"shut

off"

is re­quired, completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will be auto­matically

shut'

'off

'.

O

NOTE: The cap must be installed
on the safety switch at all times in

order to operate the vehicle.

•

WARNING: If

the

switchisused

in an

emergency

situation

the

source

of

malfunction

should

be

determined

and

corrected

before

res-

tarting

engine.

G)

Rewind

Starter

Handle

Auto rewind type located on right hand
side

Of vehicle. To engage mechanism,

pull handle.

The driver of this vehicle should fami-

liarize himself

with

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

_____________

11

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)

Adjustable Steering Handle

- Remove steering cover.

- Loosen the four (4) retaining screws.

- Adjust the handle to the desired po­sition.

+

WARNING: Do

not

adjust

too

high as

the

brake lever may

con-

tact

the

windshield

when

turning.

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

N-m

(19 lbt-ft).

- Reinstall steering cover.

J)

Fuel

Gauge/Tank

Cap

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

+

WARNING: Never use a lit

match

or open

flame

to

check

fuel lever.

K)

Hood

Opening

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

O

NOTE: Always lift hood gently up
until stopped by restraining device.

+

WARNING: It is dangeroustorun
an engine

with

the hood open un­fastened or removed. Personal injury
could result.

Tool Box

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

Fuse

Holder

(Electric

starting

only)

Starting system is protected

with

a 30
amperes rated fuse. Fuse holder is loca­ted close to the battery. If starter does

not work, check fuse condition and if re­quired replace with one of the same
value.

Hitch

(Tundra

models

only)

+

WARNING:

When

towing

a sled

or trailer,

always

ensure

to

lock

the

hook

or plate

type

attachment

with

the

hair pin.

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

tow

bar when pul-

ling a

tow

sled behind your snowmobile.
When you are pulling passengers in a
trailer or tow sled, use modernate speed
and avoid rough terrain for their safety.
also, have all passengers get

out

of a

towed vehicle and walk across all roads.

12

_

BREAK-IN PERIOD _

Engine

This Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile
enqine. has a critical break-in period re­quirement before running the vehicle at

full

throttle.

Engine

manufacturer

strongly recommends 10

(0

15 opera-

ting hours. Maximum throttle should not

exceed

3/4,

however, brier full ac-

celeration and speed variations contri-

bute to a good break-in. Continued wide
open throttle accelerations, prolonged
cnnsmq speeds, and lugging are detri-

mental during the break-in period.

O

NOTE: For the break-in period on-

ly,

450

ml (16 oz) of Bombardier
Snowmobile Injection oil should be
added to the first full fuel tank filling.

This will assure additional protection du-

ring the initial engine break-in.

~

CAUTION:

Remove and clean

.".

spark plugs after engine break-in.

Belt

- A new drive belt requires a break-in

period of 15-25 km

(10-15

miles).

10~HOUR

INSPECTION

As

with

any precision piece of mechan-

ical equipment, we suggest that after
the first 10 hours of operation or 30
days after the purchase, whichever
comes first,

that

your vehicle be check­ed by your dealer. This inspection will
give you the

opportunity

to discuss the

unanswered questions you may have

encountered during the first hours of
operation. Remember that it 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.

____________

13

10-HOUR

INSPECTION

CHECKLIST

~

Engine

timing

Fan

belt

tension
Spark plug condition: (Remove and clean)
Carburetor

adjustment

Oil injection

pump

adjustment

Battery

electrolyte level (electric

starting

only)

Engine

mount

nuts

Muffler

attachment

Chaincase oil level

Injection

system

oil level

Brake operation and lining

condition

Ski alignment (runners

condition)

Steering arm, retorque

to

61

N.m

(45

Ibf-ft)

Handlebar bolts, retorque

to

26

N·m

(19

Ibf-ft)

Pulley alignment and drive belt

condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubrication (steering, suspension, drive axle)
Electrical

wiring

(loose connections, stripped wires, damaged insula-

tion),

tighten

all loose bolts,

nuts

and linkage

Operation

of

lighting system (HI / LO beam, brake light, etc.),

test

operation

of

emergency

cut-out

switch

and

tether

switch

We recommend

that

you have your dealer sign this inspection list.

Date

of

10 hour inspection Dealer signature

14 _

FUEL

_

Recommended

Gasoline

Use regular leaded or unleaded gasoline

available from all service stations.

_ CAUTION: Never experiment with

...

different fuel or fuel

ratios.

Never
use naphtha, methanol, gasohol or
similar products.

•

WARNING: Never

"top

up"

the

gas tank before placing the vehi­cle in a warm area. At certain temper­atures, gasoline will expand and

over-

flow. Always wipe

off

any gasoline

spillage from the snowmobile.

Recommended

Oil

Use "Bombardier Snowmobile Injection

Oil"

(PIN

496

0133 00 - 1 liter) avail­able from your dealer. This type of oil
will flow at temperatures as low as mi­nus

40°C

(-40°F).

It is a blend of specially selected base
oils and additives which provides out­standing lubrication, engine cleanliness
and minimum spark plug fouling.

If

"Bombardier

Snowmobile Injection

Oil"

is unavailable, substitute

with

BLIZ-

ZARD oil (PIN

496

0135

OO).

_ CAUTION: Never use outboard

...

or straight mineral oils.

Oil

Injection

System

Always maintain a sufficient amount of
Bombardier Snowmobile injection oil in

the injection oil tank.

_ CAUTION: Check level and refill

...

every time you refuel.

O

NOTE: Forthe break-in period on-

ly,

450

ml (16 oz.) of Bombardier
Snowmobile injection oil should be add­ed to the first full fuel tank filling. This
will assure additionnal protection during
the initial engine break-in.

PRE-START

CHECK

_

Check

Points

•

ACTIVATE

THE THROTTLE CON-

TROL

LEVER

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

leased

• Check fuel level.

• Check injection oil level.

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

face and that steering operates freely.

• Activate the brake control level and
make sure the brake fully applies

be­fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.

• Verify that the path ahead of the

ve-

hicle is clear of bystanders and ob-

stacles.

•

WARNING: Only start your snow­mobile once all components are

checked and functioning

properly.

____________

15

STARTING

PROCEDURE

_

Test throttle control lever.

Check that the emergency

cut-out

switch is in the ON position.

+ON

Upper position

before starting engine

Ensure the tether

cut-out

cap is in posi-

tion and that the cord is attached to your

clothing.

~

Snap over
receptacle _

Activate the primer (2 or 3 times).

O

NOTE: The use of the primer is not
necessary when the engine is

warm.

Manual

Starting

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

Grasp manual starter handle firmly and
pull slowly until a resistance is felt then
pull vigorously. Slowly release the re­wind starter handle.

+

WARNING: Do

not

apply

throttle

while

starting.

Electric

Starting

_ CAUTION: Never operate

your

".

snowmobile

with

the

battery

re-

moved

or

disconnected.

Insert key in ignition switch.

Turn ignition key clockwise until starter
engages.

_ CAUTION: Toavoid

starter

over-

".

heating,

the

cranking

period

should

never exceed

30

seconds

and

a

rest

period

should

be observed

bet-

ween

the

cranking

cycles

to

let

star-

ter

cool

down.

Release key immediately when engine
has started. It engine does not start on

first try, key

must

be turned fully back

to OFF each time.

Before Riding

Check operation of the emergency cut-

out

switch, and tether switch. Restart

engine.

+

WA RNING: If engine does

not

shut-off

when applying the emer-

gency

cut-out

switch

and or when pull-

ing

the

tether

cut-out

cap, stop

the

en-

gine by turning

off

the ignition key. Do

not operate the vehicle further, see your

dealer.

Allow the engine to warm before oper­ating at full throttle.

16 _

Emergency

Starting

Should the rewind starter rope fray and

break, the engine can be started with an

emergency starter rope.

•

WARNING: Do

not

start

the

ve-

hicle by

the

drive pulley unless it
is a true emergency situation, have the
vehicle repaired as soon as possible.

Remove the belt guard from vehicle.

(See

"Maintenance

section").

Assemble the handle to the emergency

starting rope and wind the rope tightly

around the drive pulley

•

WARNING: Do

not

wind

starting

rope around your hand. Hold

rope by

the

handle only.

Start as per manual starting procedure.

•

WARNING: When starting the ve­hicle in an emergency situation by

the drive pulley, do

not

reinstall the belt

guard.

_____________

17

LUBRICATION _

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

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/

Drive

Axle

Lubricate at grease fitting using

low

temperature grease.

Frequency

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

•

WARNING:

Only

perform

such

procedures as detailed in

this

manual. It is

recommended

that

dea­ler assistance be periodically obtained
on

other

components/systems

not

covered in

this

manual. Unless other-

wise

specified, engine should be

tur-

ned

OFF

for

all

lubrication

and

maintenance

procedures.

It is recommended that the steering sys­tem and suspensionbe lubricated month-

ly or every 40 hours of operation. If the
vehicle is operated in wet snow or in
severeconditions these items should be

lubricated more frequently.

Steering

Mechanism

•

WARNING: Do

not

lubricatethrot-

tle and/or brake cables and hous-

ings.

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

with

grease.

_ CAUTION:

When

lubricating

the

" drive axle bearing, do

not

apply

excessive grease as

the

seal

will

be

pushed

outofits

housing.

18 _

Check seal position

with

finger.

Slide Suspension

Citation LS & LSE

Chaincase

Oil Level

Check the oil by removing the chaincase
plug.

Also lubricate

front

& rear arms at

grease fittings.

oil level

Drive Pulley

Designed

with

karlon bushings, no lu-

brication is required.

_ CAUTION: Check level and refill

.".

every time you refuel.

Oil

Injection

System

Always maintain a sufficient

amount

of
Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil in
the injection oil tank.

The oil should be level

with

the

bottom

of the oil level orifice.

O

NOTE: The chaincase oil capacity

is approximately

200

ml (7 oz.).

7

o

This suspension type does

not

require

any lubrication.

Tundra & Tundra LT

Lubricate idler wheels at grease fittings
until grease appears at joints. Use

low

temperature grease only

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19

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

dea­ler assistance be periodically obtained
on other components/systems

not

co-

vered in

this

manual. Unless other-

wise

specified, engine should be

turned

OFF

for

all lubrication and

maintenance

procedures.

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Drive belt

condition

•

22

Brake

condition

•

22

Brake

adjustment

•

22

Spark

plug

•

23

Battery

(electric

starting)

•

23

Suspension

condition

•

24

Suspension stopper strap

condition

•

24

Suspension

adjustment

(as required)

24

Track condition

•

25

Track tension and

alignment

•

25

Drive pulley

•

26

Steering mechanism

•

26

Steering

adjustment

•

26

Muffler

attachment

•

27

Engine

mount

nuts

•

27

Carburator

adjustment

•

27

Injection oil

filter

condition

•

28

Oil injection pump adjustment

•

28

Fan belt

•

28

Headlamp beam aiming

•

28

General inspection

•

30

O

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

maintenance.

20 _

Belt Guard Removal

•

WARNING: Belt guard should

always be in place when engine

is running.

A. Raise the hood and pull both retain-

ing pins out.

B. Pull the guard out of the center re-

taining bolt.

C. Remove the guard.

10Pull hair pin

I

30Raise driven pulley

support.

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

Driven pulley10Twist clockwise

2° Push

3. Open the driven pulley by twisting
and pushing the sliding half. Hold in
fully open position.

Drive Belt Removal
Installation

1. Remove the belt guard.

2. Unlock and raise driven pulley
support.

_____________

21

5 Slip the belt out from the drive pul-

ley and remove completely from

vehicle.

Drive pulley

Toinstall the drive belt, reverse the pro­cedure.

Drive Belt

Condition

Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or ab-

normal wear (uneven wear, wear on one
side, missing cogs, cracked fabric). If
abnormal wear is noted, probable cause
could be pulley misalignment, excessive
R.P.M.

with frozen track, fast starts

without warm-up period, burred

sheave,

oil on belt or distorted spare belt. Con-

tact your dealer.

Check the drive belt width. If less than
30 mm

(1

3/16 in), replace the drive belt.

New

Drive

Belt

When installing a new drive belt, 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.
Keepthis mechanism in proper working
condition. Above all, do not operate

your snowmobile

without

an effective

brake system.

•

WARNING: Brake pads

must

be

replaced as soon as

only1mm

(1132")

of

the

fixed lining is still pro-

jected

out

of caliper. Replacement

must

be

performed

by an authorized

dealer.

Minimum projection

of fixed pad: 1 mm

(1/32")

Brake

Adjustment

The brake mechanism isa self-adjusting
type. If a quicker brake response is de­sired, strongly pull the brake lever sev­eral times, this will actuate the self
adjusting mechanism.

After the adjustment, brake should ap-

ply fully when lever is approximatively

13 mm

(1/2")

from handlebar grip. If
not, do not tamper with the brake, con­tact your servicing dealer.

13 mm

(112")

approx.

22 _

_ CAUTION: If spark plug condl-

.".

tion is not ideal, contact your au-

thorized dealer.

Check spark plug gap using a wire fee­ler gauge.

Reinstall plug and connect wire.

Fouled

(black)

Normal

(brownish)

Overheated

(light grey)

Spark

Plug

Disconnect the spark plug wire and
remove the spark plug.

Check the condition of the plug.

• A brownish tip reflectsidealconditions.
(Carburetor adjustments, spark plug
heat range,

etc, are correct.)

• A black insulator tip indicates fouling
caused by: carburetor idle speed mix­ture and/or high speed mixture too
rich, incorrect fuel mixture

ratio,

wrong

type of spark plug (heat

range), or

excessive idling.

• A light grey insulator tip indicates a
lean mixture caused by: carburetor
high speed mixture adjusted too lean,
wrong spark plug heat range, incor­rect fuel mixture ratio, or a leaking
seal or gasket.

Pull outward to lit

Brake Light

Switch

Adjustment

To check operation:
Pull the brake lever to hold the pads on

the disc. Check that a light resistance
is felt while rotating the driven pulley.
This is the position where the switch
should have lit the brake light.

To adjust:

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

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

- Tighten the lock nut while restraining
the other one. Recheck brake light ope­ration.

Adjusting nut

Battery

(Electric

starting

only)

Check electrolyte level weekly. Electro-

lyte level must be at upper level line on
battery casing.

____________

23

Ski/track transfer weight

Stopper

Strap

Condition

Inspect strap for wear and cracks, bolt
and nut for tightness. If loose inspect
holes for deformation. Replace as re­quired. Torque nut to 9

N-m

(7 lbt-ft).

Suspension

Adjustment

Citation LS

8r.

LSE

These models do not have any adjust­ment on the suspension.

Tundra

8r.

Tundra LT

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

Suspension

Condition

Visually inspect all suspension compo-

nents including slider shoes, springs,

wheels, etc...

O

NOTE: During normal driving,
snow will act as a lubricant and

coolant for the slider shoes. Extensive

riding on ice or sanded snow, will create
excessive heat build-up and cause pre-

mature slider shoe wear.

When the front adjuster blocks are at

the lowest elevation more weight is dis­tributed on the skis.

O

NOTE: always keep battery fUlly

charged.

(To charge, refer to

"Battery"

in

"Storage"

section l.

If necessary add distilled water. Battery
connections must also be free of corro­sion. If cleaning is necessary remove
corrosion using a stiff brush then clean
with a solution of baking soda and
water. Rinse and dry well.

_ CAUTION: Do

not

allow cleaning

."

solution

to

enter

battery. It

will

destroy the chemical properties

of

the

electrolyte.

After reconnecting battery, coat battery

terminals and connectors with petro-

leum jelly to prevent corrosion. Check

that battery is well secured and that bat-

tery vent tube is not kinked or blocked.

Minimum

level

Maximum

level--l-l-lll-ll""

•

WARNING: Vent

tube

must

be

free and open. If not, it

will

re-

strict

ventilation and create a gas ac-

cumulation

that

could

result in an ex-

plosion. Avoid skin

contact

with

electrolyte.

_ CAUTION: Prior

to

charging

the

."

battery, always remove it

from

the

vehicle to prevent

electrolyte

spillage.

24 _

Tundra &

Tundra LT

only.

Loosen

13 rnrn

(112")

..

CAUTION: Too

much

tension

will

".

result

in

power

loss and

ex-

cessive stresses on suspension

com-

ponents.

To adjust tension:

- Loosen the rear idler wheel retaining
screw (on

the

Tundra & Tundra LT

only).

-

Loosenthe adjuster bolt lock nuts then

turn adjuster bolts to adjust.

If correct tension is unattainable,

con-

tact your dealer.

Track Tension

and

Alignment

Tension:

Lift the rear of vehicle and support

with
a mechanical stand. Allow the slide to
extend normally. The gap should be 13

mm

(1/2")

between the slider shoe and

the bottom inside of the track. If the

track tension

is too loose, the track will

have a tendency to thump.

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o

~

Weight

on

~

skis

Track

Condition

Lift the rear of the vehicle and support
it

off

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

fi-

bers are exposed, or if missing or defec­tive inserts or guides are noted; contact
your dealer.

•

WARNING: Do

not

operate a

snowmobile

withacut,

torn

or

damaged

track.

At the highest position the weight is
transferred from the skis to the track.
The rear adjuster blocks should be

ad-

justed to suit the driver's preference.

_ CAUTION:

Always

turn

the

left

".

side

adjuster

blocks

in a

clock-

wise

direction,

the

right

side

blocks

in

a

counter-clockwise

direction.

Left

and

right

adjuster

blocks

of

each ad-

justment

must

always

be

set

at

the

same elevation.

O

NOTE: Fordeep snow condition or

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

____________

25

Tighten lock nuts and recheck the
alignment.

61

N.m

(45

Ibf.ft)

Drive Pulley

Designed with karlon bushings, no lu­brication is required. Should be inspect­ed annually by an authorized dealer.

Steering

Mechanism

Inspect the steering mechanism for
tightness of components (steeringarms,

tie rods, ball joints, spring coupler bolts,

etc.I. If necessary, replace or retighten.

Torque steering arm bolts as shown:

O

NOTE: Track tension and align-

ment are inter-related. Do not ad-

just one without the other.

Alignment

Start the engine and accelerate slightly
so that track turns

slowly. Check that

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

J

•

WARNING: Beforecheckingtrack

alignment, ensure that the track

is free of all particles which could be
thrown out while track is rotating.
Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing

clear of track. Ensure no-one is stand-

ing in close proximity to the vehicle.

To

correct, stop the engine: Loosen the

lock nuts and tighten the adjuster bolt
on side where the slider shoe is the far­thest to the track insert guides

/

GUi

d eS~

Slider

/shoes

<,

~~ghten

on this

side.

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

Steering

Adjustment

Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm

(1/8").

Tocheck, measure the distance

between each ski at the front and rear

26 _

Restra_in_T_ig-i:hten

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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 engine and allow it
to warm then adjust the idle speed

1100-1300 R.PM. by turning the idle

speed screw clockwise or counter-

clockwise.

_ CAUTION: Do

not

attempttoset

..

the

idle speed by using

the

air

screw. Severe engine damage can

oc-

cur. If idle speed is

unattainable

con-

tact

your

authorized dealer.

A)

Air

Screw

Adjustment

Completely close the air screw (until a

slight reseating resistance is felt) then

back

off

screw: 1 turn.

Muffler

Attachment

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

Engine

Mount

Nuts

Check the engine

mount

nuts for tight-

ness. Retorque if required to 55

N·m

(41 lbt-ft).

Carburetor

Adjustment

_ CAUTION: Never operate

your

..

snowmobile

with

the

air

intake
silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage

will

occurifthis

notice

is dis-

regarded.

,

,

t i

3 mm

(118"):

toe

out

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

To adjust:
Loosen the lock nuts of the shortest tie

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

•

WARNING: The ball

joint

socket

must

run parallel

with

the

steer-

ing arm. The tie rod

must

be restrained

when

tightening the tie rod end lock

nuts.

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

(118") more than the

rear when the handlebar is horizontal.

IMPORTANT: Close the front of the skis

manually to eliminate all slack from the

steering mechanism.
If adjustment is required:
Loosen the lock nuts of the longest tie

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

____________

27

Oil

Injection

System

Injection

Oil Filter

Condition

Inspect oil filter at least once a month.
Insure that filter is not obstructed by

foreign particles; if so, see your

dealer.

~

CAUTION: An obstructed injec-

.".

tion oil filter will cause oil starva­tion resulting in serious engine
damage.

O

NOTE: After a storage period, it is

important that your dealer re-

places the injection oil filter and that he

verifies the oil flow of the injection

pump.

Injection

Pump

Adjustment

Proper oil injection pump adjustment is
very

important

Any delay in the open­ing of the pump can result in serious en­gine damage.

To

check adjustment: eliminate the

throttle cable free-play by pressing the

throttle leveruntil a light resistance is felt

then hold in place. The aligning marks

on the pump casting and lever must
align perfectly. If not, contact your
dealer.

Injection pump should be adjusted by
your

dealer.

Marks must align

Fan

Belt

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

(318")

should exist when deflection is

correct

If belt seems damaged or if tension is
incorrect,

contact

your

dealer

immediately.

•

WARNING: If fan protector is re­moved, always reinstall after

servicing.

Headlamp

Beam

Aiming

The angle of the headlamp beam has
been pre-adjusted prior to delivery.
Should you wish re-adjustment, place
the vehicle on a flat surface 7.6 m (25')
from a wall or screen.

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

Ground

28 _

'0!ith the suspension correctly adjusted,

(If applicable) the rider seated on the
vehicle and the high beam ON check
that the center of high intensity zone of
high beam is 50 mm

(2")

below hori-

zontal line of headlamp height.

Center line

intensity zone

To adjust, remove the four caps, turn

upper or lower adjusting screws to ob-

tain desired beam position.

Adjusting

screws

Bulb

Replacement

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

bulb and replace

If taillight bulb is

burnt. expose the bulb
by removing the red plastic lens. Tore­move, unfasten the

two

(2) screws.

•

WARNING: Always check light

operation after bulb replacement.

General

Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and

compo­nents, retighten loose connections.
Check for stripped wires or damaged
insulation. Thoroughly inspect the ve­hicle and tighten loose bolts, nuts and

linkage. Inspect skis and ski runners for

wear.

____________

29

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 missing, broken or worn parts,
proper lubrication and treatment to
insure that parts do

not

become rusted;

cleaning items such as

carbu~etor

of

011

mixtures, to prevent gum varnish forma­tion within the carburetor; and In gene-

ral, preparing the vehicle so that when

the time comes to use the snowmobile

again it will be in top condition

.

•

WARNING:

Only

perform

such

procedures as detailed in

this

manual. It is recommended

that

dealer

assistance be periodically obtained on

other components/systems

not

covered

in this manual. Unless otherwise spe-

cified, 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

withacut,

torn

or

damage

track.

Lift the rear of vehicle until track is clear

of the ground then support with a brace
or

trestle,

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

O

NOTE: The track should be rotat­ed periodically, (every 40

days).

Do not release track tension

_ CAUTION: To prevent

track

dam-

" age temperature in the storage

area

mu~t

not

exceed

38°C

(100°F).

Suspension

Remove any dirt or

rust

Grease idler

wheels at grease fittings. (If

applica~le).

Wipe

off

surplus, Replace worn slider

shoes.

Skis

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

half.

Controls

Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-

spect all components for tightness,

(spring coupler bolts,

steering arm loc­king bolts, tie rods, ball joints, etc.)Tiqh­ten if necessary. Oil metal moving

JOints

of the brake mechanism.

•

WARNING: Do

not

lubricate

the

throttle

and/or brake cables and
housings. Avoid getting oil on the brake
pads.

Coat all electrical connections and
switches with a greaselessmetal protec-

tor. If unavailable, use petroleum

jelly.

Chaincase

Drain the chaincase and refill to proper
level, using fresh chaincase oil (PIN

413

8019 00), To drain, remove the chain­case cover,

Drive Pulley

The drive pulley should be inspected by
an authorized dealer.

Engine and Primer Lubrication

Engine internal parts must be lubricated

to protect them from possible

~ust

for-

mation during the storage

period.

30 _

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

1. Lift the rear of the vehicle and sup-

port it

off

the ground.

+

WARNING: Ensure

the

track

is

free

of

ails particles

which

could

be

thrown

out

while

it is rotating.

Keep hands, tools,

feet

and

clothing
clear of track. Ensure no-one is stand­ing in close

proximity

to

the vehicle.

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

3. Stop the engine.

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

Inlet [Oblique

hose coupling)

~C'

t

Outlet (Straight

hose couplingI

5. Plug inlet primer hose to prevent
gasoline from draining.

6. Using an appropriate hose,

connect
one end of the hose to the inlet of
the primer valve and place the other
end in a Bombardier Snowmobile In­jection Oil container

7. Activate the primer in order to fill it
with

oil.

8. Restart engine and run at idle.

9. Using the primer valve, inject oil un­til the engine dies or until a sufficient
quantity of oil has entered the en­gine (approximately 25

complete

strokes of the primed.

10.The engine stopped, remove the
spark plug and pour approximately
85 ml (3

fl. oz. lrnp.) of oil into the

cylinder.

11. Crank the engine to allow the crank-

shaft to turn 2 or 3 revolutions.

12. Reinstall the spark plug and the inlet
primer hose.

Do not run engine during storage pe­riod.

Fuel

Tank

and

Carburetor

Remove the cap then using a syphon,

remove the gasoline from tank.

+

WARNING: Gasoline is

flamma-

ble and explosive under certain

conditions.

Always

manipulate in a

well ventilated area. Do

not

smoke or

allow open flames or sparks in

the

vi-

cinity.

Carburetor must be dried out complete­ly to prevent

gum

formation during the

storage period.
Once the fuel tank is emptied, remove

the float chamber drain plug from car­buretor. Drain carburetor.

Reinstall plug.

Check all fuel lines, replace if necessary.

Battery

1. Disconnect the battery cables and

remove the battery retainer cover.

~

CAUTION: Be careful

not

to

...

ground positive terminal

with

_____________

31

O

NOTE: Toprevent battery from dis-

charging, store it on a wooden
shelf away from moisture. A stored bat­tery must be recharged at least every

40

days.

General

Inspection

Check the electrical wiring and

compo-

nents, retighten loose connections.

Check for stripped wires or damaged in-

sulation.

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

O

NOTE: Leavethe drive belt

off

the

pulleys for the entire storage pe-

riod.

Suspension

Stopper

Strap

Replace annually and/or as condition

dictates. Torque nut to 9

N-m

(7

lbt-ft)

Chassis

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

_ CAUTION: Plastic alloy

compo-

".

nents

such

as fuel

tank,

wind-

shield,

controls,

etc., can be cleaned

/r--~

using

mild

detergents

or

isopropyl

al-

cohol. Do

not

use

strong

soaps, de­greasing solvents, abrasive cleaners,
paint

thinners, etc.

Inspect the hood and repair any dam-

age. Clean the frame.
Touch up all metal spots where paint

has been scratched off. Spray all bare
metal parts

with

metal protector. Wax
the hood and the painted portion of the
frame for better protection.

O

NOTE: Apply wax on glossy finish

only. Protect the vehicle

with

a
cover to prevent dust accumulation
during storage.

_ CAUTION:

If

for

some reason the

".

snowmobile hastobe stored out-

side it is necessary

to

cover it

with

an

opaque

tarpaulin.

This

caution

will

prevent

the

sun rays and

the

grime

from

affecting

the

plastic

components

and

the

vehicle finish.

the

chassis.

Always

disconnect

black

negative

cable

first.

2 Remove the battery vent tube from

the vent hole.

3

Lift out the battery.

4. Clean outside surface of battery with
solution of baking soda and water.
Remove all deposits from posts then
rinse

with

clear tap water.

_ CAUTION: Do

not

allow cleaning

".

solution

to

enter

battery

in-

terior

since it

will

destroy

the

elec-

trolyte.

5. Check electrolyte level. Refill if ne­cessary

with

distilled water. Fully

charge battery at a maximum rate of

2.0 amps.

•

WARNING: Gases given

off

by a

battery

being

charged

are

high-

ly explosive.

Always

charge in a

well

ventilated

area. Keep

battery

away

from

cigarettes

or open flames. Avoid

skin

contact

with

electrolyte.

6. Coat electrical connections and
switches

with

a greaseless metal

projector, if unavailable,

use petro-

leum jelly.

7. Store unit in a cool, dry place.

_ CAUTION: Prior

to

charging

the

".

battery,

always

remove it

from

the

vehicle

to

prevent

electrolyte

spillage.

32 _

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

pertinenttothe

item

being checked.

When

component
conditions seem less than satisfactory,
replace

with

genuine Bombardier parts

or suitable equivalents.

TO BE PERFORMED BY DEALER

•

PRE-SEASON
PREPARATION

CHART

TO BE PERFORMED BY OWNER

0

Change spark plug

0

Check

chaincase oil level

0

Replace fuel

filter

(located inside fuel

tank)

0

Check

track

tension and alignment

0

Lubricate suspension

0

Inspect drive belt and install

0

Check

throttle

cable

for

damage and free operation

0

Check

steering

alignment

and ski runner

condition

0

Inspect seals

for

possible

cuts

or leaks

0

Check

electrical

wiring

(broken wire, damaged insulation)

0

Reinstall

battery

(electric

starting

model)

0

Inspect

conditionofstarting

rope

0

Check

tightness

of all bolts,

nuts

and linkage

0

Refill gas

tank

0

Replace injection oil

filter

•

Refill injection oil

tank

•

Inspect brake

condition

and operation

•

Set engine

timing

•

Check

pulleys, verify

components

and clean

•

Adjust

carburetor

•

Adjust

oil injection

pump

•

Check fan belt

condition

and

adjust

tension

•

O

*NOTE: Before installing new spark plug, it is suggested to burn the excess

storage oil by starting the engine, using the old spark plug.

~

CAUTION:

Only

perform

this

procedure

in a

well

ventilated

area.

_____________

33

TROUBLE SHOOTING

GUIDE _

O

NOTE: The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency. There-

fore, items should be checked

out

in the same order as mentioned in the

trouble shooting guide.

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine

turns

over but

1. No fuel to

the

engine

Check

the

tank

level.

Check

for

possible

clogging

fails to

startorstarts

of

fuel

line,

item

4.

with difficulty

2. Flooded engine

Remove

wet

spark

plugs,

turn

ignitiontoOFF

and

crank

engine

several

times.

Install

clean

dry

spark

plugs.

Start

engine

following

usual

starting

procedure.Ifeng

ina

continuestoflood,

see

your

dealer.

3.

Spark

plug/ignition

Check

for

fouledordefective

spark

plug.

Ois-

connect

spark

plug

wire,

unscrew

plug

and

re-

move

from

cylinder

head.

Reconnect

wire

and

ground

exposed

plugonengine

cowl,

being

carefultohold

awey

from

sperk

plug

hole.

Follow

engine

starting

procedure

and

check

for

spark.Ifno

sparks

appear,

replace

spark

plug_Iftrouble

persists,

contact

your

dealer.

4. Clogged fuel line (water or

Remove

and

clean

the

fuel

filter.

Change

filter

dirt)

cartridgeifnecessary.

Check

condition

and

connectionsoffuel

lines.

Check

the

cleanliness

of

fuel

tank.

5. Carburetor

Contact

your

dealer

for

repair.

6.

Too

much

oil in fuel

Contact

your

dealer.

7. Engine timing

Engine

timing

maybeincorrectoroutofad-

justment.

Contact

your

dealer.

a. 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

caseofa

seized

engine

contact

your

manually

dealer.

34 _

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

WHATTODO

Engine lacks accelera-

1. Fouled or defective spark

Check

item3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

tion or power

plug

to

startorstarts

with

difficulty"

2. Clogged fuel line (water or

Check

fuel

line

condition.

ISee

item

4 of

"En-

dirt)

gine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty"!.

3. Carburetors

Contact

your

dealer.

4. Ignition

First

check

item3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

failstostartorstarts

with

difficulty".Ifthe

ignition

system

still

seems

faulty,

contact

your

dealer.

5_ Engine If

unabletolocate

specific

symptoms,

contact

your

dealer.

Engine continually 1. Faulty spark plug

Check

item3of

"Engine

turns

over

but

fails

to

backfires

startorstarts

with

difficulty".

2. Overheating

Carburetor

set

too

lean.

Contact

your

dealer.

3.

Enginetiming incorrectly set

Contact

your

dealer.

Snowmobile cannot

1. Drive Belt

Check

for

damagedorworn

drive

helt.

Re·

reach full speed

placeifnecessary.

2. Incorrect track adjustment

Check

track

tension

and

alignment.

Readjust

to

specifications.

ISee

Maintenance

Section!.

3_ Engine

Check

item

1 to 5 of

"Engine

lacks

accelera-

tionorpower.".

4. Pulley misaligned

Contact

your

dealer.

_____________

35

TOOLS _

As standard equipment each new snow­mobile is supplied with basic tools such
as screwdriver, wrenches, emergency

starter rope, etc...

Standard

Tools

A

~-22rD

c:===

)

0

H

B

E

C

0

I'

G

I

,

''Q,:

U

A. Screwdriver

B. Socket

21/26

mm

C. Socket

10/13

mm
D. Socket handle
E. Fork wrench 10113 mm

F. Starter rope
G. Emergency starter rope handle
H. Suspension key (Tundra models only)

36 _

SPECIFICATIONS

_

CITATION

LS

TUNDRA

TUNDRA

LT

& LS ELECTRIC

ENGINE

Type

253

No. of cylinders

1

Bore

72.0

mm

(2.835")

Stroke

61.0

mm

(2.402")

Displacement

248.4

cm3(15.16

in

3

)

Compression ratio

6.25

: 1
(effective)
Maximum

R.P.M

7500

Carburetor

type

VM

34-319

Carburetor

adjustment:

-air

screw

1

turn

-idle

speed

1100-1300

R.P.M.

Fan belt

deflection

10

mm

(3/8")

Torque:

-engine

head cylinder nuts

M8:

21

N·m

(15

lbf-It)

-crankcase

screws

M6:9N·m

(7

lbf-ft)

-magneto

ring

nut

85

N·m

(63

lbt-ft)

-fan

nut

55

N'm

(41

lbf·ft)

-crankcase

engine support

21

N.m

(15

lbf-ft)

nutsorscrews

- electrical starter bolts

M5:

3.3

N·m

(29

lbf-In)

CHASSIS

Overall length

242

cm

(95.3")

272

cm

(107.1")

287

cm

(113")

Overall

width

84.5

cm

(33.3")

84.5

cm

(33.3")

84.5

cm

(33.3")

Overall

height

91.5

cm

(36")

111 cm

(43.7")

111 cm

(43.7")

Ski stance (center to

72.5

cm

(28.5")

72.5

cm

(28.5")

72.5

cm

(28.5

")
center)
Ski alignment (toe out)

3 mm

(1/8")

3 mm

(1/8")

3 mm

(1/8")

Torque:

-steering

arm/ski leg

bolt

61

N.m

(45

lbf-ft]

61

N·m

(45

IbMt)

61

N-m

(45

lbf-ft]

-steering

column!

26

N·m

(19

Ibf·ft)

26

N.m

(19

IbMt)

26

N·m

(19

Ibf·ft)

handlebar

Weight

133.8kg(295

Ib)

148.8

kg (328 Ib)

162.4

kg (358 Ib)

manual, 150 kg

(324 Ib) electric

Bearing area

4748

em-

6600

cm

2

7581 in

2

(736

in

2

)

(1023

in

2

)

(1175 in

2

)

Ground pressure

2.81 kPa

3.16

kPa

2.14

kPa

(.401 Iblin

2

)

(.440Iblin

2

)

(.30

Ib/in

2

)

_____________

37

CITATION

LS

TUNDRA TUNDRA

LT

& LS ELECTRIC

POWER

TRAIN

Track:

-width

38.1 cm

(15")

38.1 cm

(15")

38.1 cm

(15")

-length

260

cm

(102")

315

cm

(124")

353 cm

(139")

-tension

13 mm (112") gap between slider shoe and bottom inside of track

-alignment

Equal distance between edge of track guides and slider shoes

Standard gear ratio

15/27 12/27

12/27

Drive belt:

-number

414

523400

-max.

width

33.3

mm (1

5/16")

-min.

width

30 mm (1

3/16")

Chaincase oil

200

ml (7 OZ)

ELECTRICAL

Lighting system (output)

160

W

Bulb:

-headlamp

60/60

W

-tail/stop

5/21 W

Fuse:

-starter

solenoi'd

30 A

Spark plug

-type

NGK BR9ES

-gap

0.4

mm

(.016")

Ignition timing:

-timing

mark (B.T.D.C.)

2.31 mm

(.091")

(20

0

)

-stroboscopic

timing

6000

R.P.M.

FUEL

Gas type regular leaded or unleaded
Fuel tank capacity

-SI

26 L

-Imp.

5.7 Gal

-U.S.

6.9 Gal

Injection oil

Type Bombardier oil injection oil

-SI

1.5 L

-Imp.

5302

-U.S.

51 oz

BRAKE

Type Disc self-adjusting
Lining minimum thickness when only 1 mm

(1/32")

of fixed pad is projected

out

of caliper

Control lever adjustment 13 mm

(l/Z")

minimum distance from handlebar grip when fully

apply

Bombardier Inc. reserves the

right

to make changes in design and specifications

andlor

to make addi-

tions to, or improvements in its

product

without

imposing any obligation upon

itself

to install them

on its products previously manufactured.

38 _

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11K Ill;

RDIIL

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COLOUR CODE

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co

0) LIGHTING COIL

@ AMPLIFIER

o GENERATOR COIL

o HEADLAMP (qO/60

WI

® LIGHT (5

Wl

® REAR

LAMP

(5-21

Wl

o VOLTAGE REGULATOR

@ IGNITION COIL

Re"R LlGHT SWITCH

18FlilKEI

•

WARNING: Ensure all terminals
are properly crimped on the wires

and all connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

BK - BLACK

WH - WHITE

RD - RED

BL - BLUE
YL - YELLOW

GN -

GREEN
GY - GREY
VI - VIOLET
OR - ORANGE
SR - BROWN

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0

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VI

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VIOLET

OR -

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BR -

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BK - BLACK

WH-WHITE
RD - RED

BL - BLUE

YL -

YELLOW

COLOUR CODE

flEI\.RLIGI1TSWITCl"

IBI'IAKEI

•

WARNING: Ensure all terminals
are properly crimped on the wires

and all connector housings are proper-

ly fastened.

LIGHTING COIL
AMPLIFIER
GENERATOR COIL IGNITION
BULB

160/60 WI

BULB 15

Wl

REAR BULB 15-21 WI

FUSE

(30

Al

STARTER
SOLENOID

BATTERY (24 A)
REGULATOR RECTIFIER
IGNITION COIL

51*

INFORMATION

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

BASE

UNITS

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

SYMBOL

length

meter

m

mass kilogram

kg

liquid

liter

L

temperature

celsius

DC

pressure

kilopascal

kPa

torque

Newton meter

N·m

speed

kilometer per hour

km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX

SYMBOL

MEANING

VALUE

kilo k

one thousand

1,000

centi c

one hundredth of a

0.01

rnilli m

one thousandth of a

0.001

*THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SYSTEME INTERNATIONAl) ABRE-

VIATES

"SI"

IN ALL LANGUAGES.

_____________

41

NOTES _

CHANGE

OF

ADDRESS

OR

OWNERSHIP

_

Any change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of the
manufacturer by completing and sending out the card supplied below.

NOTICE TO ALL NEW OWNERS: Make sure to receive the warranty registration
card from the previous owner, at the time the ownership is tradsferred. Also

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

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

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

OLD ADDRESS:

NAME

NO

STREET

APT.

CITY

STATEIPROVINCE

ZIP/

POSTAL

CODE

NEW ADDRESS:

NAME

APT.

STREET

NO

•

•

•

I
I

: CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP/

POSTAL

CODE

1

-----------------------------------------------

~

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The ownership of this vehicle is transferred

FROM: _

NAME

NO

STREET

APT.

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE

ZIP/

POSTAL

CODE

TO:

NAME

NO

CITY

STREET

STATE/PROVINCE

APT.

ZIP/

POSTAL

CODE

----------------------------.-----------------------------

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT,

QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO

---------------------------------------------------------

BOMBARDIER INC.

ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
VALCOURT,

QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE

2LO