model
V.I.N.
purchase date _
warranty expiry date
To be completed by dealer at time of sale.
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SKI-DOO CITATION
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FOREWORD............................
. 2
THE 1981
"LIMITED
WARRANTY"
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OFTEN ASKED
QUESTIONS.
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LISTING OF AREA
DISTRIBUTORS.
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HOW
TO IDENTIFY YOUR
SNOWMOBILE
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SAFETY IN
MAINTENANCE
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9
CONTROLSIINSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emergency
cut-out switch, tether cut-out switch, rewind starter handle, primer, tachometer,
temperature gauge, adjustable steering handle, speedometer, hood opening, tool
compartment, fuel gauge, fuel tank cap
10
BREAK-IN PERIOD
lO-hour inspection, lO-hour inspection checklist
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FUEL
MIXING
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel mixing pro-
cedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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PRE-START CHECK
Check
points.
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STARTING PROCEDURE
Manual starting, emergency starting .
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.29
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LUBRICATION
Frequency, belt guard removal, drive belt removal, steering mechanism, chain-
case oil level, rotary valve system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance chart, spark plugs, suspension, track, suspension adjustment, carburetor, drive belt, steering mechanism, drive pulley, brake, steering adjustment,
cooling system, engine head nuts, engine
mount
nuts, exhaust system, bulb re-
placement, general inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
STORAGE
Cooling system, track, slide suspension, ski, controls, chaincase, fuel tank, carburetors, cylinder lubrication, drive pulley, chassis, general inspection
25
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart .
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
GUIDE .
TOOLS .
SPECIFICATIONS . . . .
WIRING
DIAGRAM
.
SI
METRIC
INFORMATION
GUIDE .
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP .
FOREWORD
The Operator Manual and the
Snowmobile Safety handbook have been
prepared to acquaint the
owner
/ oper-
ator of a new snowmobile
with
the various vehicle controls maintenance and
safe operating instructions.
Each is indispensable for the proper
use of the product, and should be kept
with
the vehicle at all times.
Should you have any questions pertaining to the warranty and Its application, please consult the
"Often
Asked
Question"
section of this manual, or
your selling dealer.
2
This manual uses the following symbols.
•
WARNING:
Identifies an instruc-
tion which, if not followed, could
cause personal injury.
_ CAUTION: Denotes an 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 in-
formation does
not
eliminate the hazard, your understanding of the information will
promote
its correct use.
LIMITED WARRANTY
1981
SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILES
1 - PERIOD
BOMBARDIER®
L1MITEE
as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every
1981
SKI-DOO® snowmobile, sold as NEW
AND
UN-
USED, by an authorized SKI-DOO dealer, for periods of:
• 12 consecutive months for ELAN®, CITATION*, EVEREST®, ELlTE®,
ALPINE® models.
• 90 consecutive days for BLiZZARD® 5500, 7500 and 9500 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 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 warranty 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
- breaker points
- runners on skis
• A sulphated battery.
• 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.
3
• 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 ne-
glect.
• 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
incidental 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
L1MITEE 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 effect.
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 still remains unsolved, you may write to us:
Bombardier l.imitee
Customer Relations
Recreational Products
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
January 1980
Bombardier l.irnitee
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
® 'Trademarks of Bombardier l.irnitee
Copy of this
text
is available from your dealer on request.
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OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:
Why
must my snowmobile be registered?
After
all I do have my original invoice
as
proof
of when I purchased my snowmobile.
A: Your warranty is valid
at
any authorized dealerofthe 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 shouldhave completed,
and
forwarded us the manufacturer's
copy
of
the Customer Warranty Registra-
tion. The hard
copy
of
the cardis your
proof
that the snowmobile is registered.
Q: I
bought
my snowmobile in O'King County
but
I snowmobile in Washington
County. Can the dealer in
Washington
County accept warranty
work
on my
snowmobile?
A:
Yes,
any authorizeddealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,
providing the customer warranty registration card is presented.
Q: Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my
snow-
mobile?
A: In this Operator 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,ifa particular failure is caused
by
operation
or
maintenance
other
than is
shown
in the Operator Manual, that failure
may
not
be covered under
warranty. This includes service
work
performed
by the customer, especially
the critical adjustments
to ignition, timing, carburetion
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 caused
by
a
lack
of
lubrication operating the machine with a broken
or
damaged
part
which causes
another
part
to fail,
and
so on.
If
you have any specific questions
on operation
or
maintenance, please
contact
your dealer
for
advice.
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Q:
What
costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A:
The
customer's
responsibility includes all costsofnormal
maintenance ser-
vices,
non-warranty
repairs, accidents
and
collision damage, as
well
as oils,
and
spark plugs.
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,
w/JI
the
new
owner
qualify
for
the belence
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 Limitee.
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LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
Kalamalka Lake Road
P.O. Box 159
Vernon, BritishColumbia, V1T 6M2
16041
545-1314
BritishColumbia
BOMBARDIER
lIMITEE
EASTERN
CANADA
DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick, EOA3GO
15061
532-4454
Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick,
PrinceEdwardIsland
BOMBARDIER
lIMIT~:E
EASTERN
CANADA
DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
(Ouebec Branchl
1350 Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B
lAl
15141527-2469or 655-6121
Provinceof Quebec
BOMBARDIER
lIMITEE
EASTERN
CANADA
DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Ontario Branch
230 BayviewDrive
Barrie, Ontario, L4M 2Y8
17051
72B-B600
Provinceof Ontario
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King Edward Street
P.O. Box 9B5
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
12041
633-7247
Manitoba, Saskatchewan
HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTO.
165 Hymus Boulevard
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, M4W
lA8
15141
697-8500
North-West Territories, Franklin District & Keewatin
J.W.
RANDALL LIMITED
West Street
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H 6G7
17091
634-3533
Newfoundland, Labrador
TRACT EQUIPMENT
14325, 114th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2Y8
14031
452-9910
Alberta, Dist. Mackenzie, Yukon,
N.W.T.
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
4505 West Superior Street
P.O. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
12181
628·2881
North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Illinois,
Missouri,
Michigan, Indiana,Ohio (lesseasternhalf),
Tennessee,
Kentucky,West Virginia, Virginia, NorthernIdaho,
Northern
Wyoming,
Montana, Iowa, Washington
ELLIOTT & HUTCHINS INC.
East Main Street Road
Malone, New York 12953
15181483-4411
New
York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania,
New
Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of
Columbia, Northern half of Ohio.
MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL CENTER
1049Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
19071
274-9513
Alaska
TIM8ERLAND MACHINES INC.
10 North Main Street
Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584
(6031
788-4738
Maine,
New
Hampshire, Vermont
7
HOW
TO IDENTIFY YOUR
SNOWMOBILE
TRACK
SERIAL
NUMBER
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
O
NOTE: We strongly recommend
that
you take note of all the serial numbers
ion your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company. It will surely
help in the event a snowmobile is stolen.
8
SAFETY
IN
MAINTENANCE
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergency cut-out switch, tether switch or
by turning off the key.
• Engine should be running 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 engine when the track of
the vehicle is raised
off
the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with
the hood opened.
• Since engine cooling is fully in effect only when the vehicle is in mo-
tion and driven on snow, it is not
recommended that you allow the
engine to idle for move than brief
periods
and/or
you drive the vehicle
on icy surface. Prolonged idling
and/or
continuous driving on ice
may cause engine damage.
• 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 sur-
faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critical parts
is inevitable.
• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and maintenance procedures.
• Installation of other than "stock':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.
• When removing coolant tank cap,
first place a cloth over cap then turn
cap to its first step to release pressure. Never drain or refill the cooling
system when engine is hot.
• Whenever the vehicle is parked outdoors, overnight or for a long period, it is suggested to protect it
against the inclemency of the
weather
with
a snowmobile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttle
and/or
brake cables and housings.
• This vehicle is designed for the
driver only. No provisions have been
made for a passenger.
Please
read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere.
THIS
MANUAL
SHOULD
REMAIN
WITH
THE VEHICLE
AT
THE
TIME
OF RESALE.
9
CONTROLSIINSTRUMENTS
A) Throttle Control Lever
B) Brake Control Lever
C)
Ignition/Light
Switch
D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch
F) Manual Starter Handle
A)
Throttle Control 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 Control 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 pressure
applied on the lever.
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G) Primer
H) Speedometer
I) Tether Cut-Out Switch
J)
Tachometer
K) Temperature Gauge
L) Fuel Tank Cap
M)
Hood
opening
C) Ignition/Light Switch
OFF
....
ON
Key operated, 2 position switch. To
start engine, first turn key clockwise to
ON position. To stop engine, turn key
counter-clockwise to OFF position.
The lights are automatically ON whenever the engine is running.
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