Ski-Doo EVEREST 444 L/C 1977 Operator's Manual

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Within the North American Continent,
there exists a very special breed of peo­pie... people

who

enjoy ice and snow,
and the unexcelled trails that lead to
virtually every corner of the snowbelt.
They enjoy

too,

the

comfort

of warm
clothing, the friendliness of compan-·
ions, and the recreational vehicle that

made

it all possible... the Ski-Doo

snowmobile.

We, like millions of North American

fa-

milies!

have never forgotten our pio­neer heritage, or our love of nature and
the great outdoors/ consequently! we
have designed and engineered all our
models

with

safety,

comfort

and quiet-

ness foremost in our minds.

We do res-

your and that of others.

Information has been to ac-

quaint the owner operator of a

new

1977

snowmobile

with

the various

vehicle controls, owner-related

main­tenance, and safe operating instruc­tions.

This is accomplished via three man­uals; 'The Snowmobile Safety Hand­book' the 'Warrantv and Consumer
Guide Booklet' and the 'Operator Man­ual'. Each is toward
use of the

product. and should

with

the vehicle at all times.

This manual emphasizes particular

in­formation denoted by the wording and
symbols;

A.

WARNING:

Identifying an ins-

T truction which, if not followed,

could cause personalinjury.

..,

CAUTION: Denotes an instruc-

'Y tions which, if not followed,

could severely damage vehicle com-

ponents.

O

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully com-

an instruction.

Ride

safe and have fun.

Bombardier Limited

Recreational Product Group

Observe

the

following precautions:

•

Throttle

mechanism

should

be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.

• Engine should be running only when
pulley guard issecured in place.

• Never run engine

without

drive belt

installed. Running an unloaded

en-

gine can prove to be dangerous.

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

off

the ground.

• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the cab open.

• Since engine cooling is mainly in
effect when the vehicle is in motion,
it is recommended that you do

not

allow the engine to idle for more

than brief periods. Prolonged idling
may cause engine damage.

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

not

smoke or allow
open flames or sparks in the vicinity.
If gasoline fumes are noticed while
driving, the cause should be deter­mined and corrected

without

delay.

• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, road
or highways. In most States and

Provinces, it is considered an ille-

gal operation.

• Maintain your vehicle in top mecha-

nical 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.

• 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 ad-

ding

on"

accessories that alter the

basic vehicle configuration.

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

off

the key.

• When removing ·coolant tank cap,
first place a cloth over cap then turn
cap to its first step to release pres­sure.

Please read and understand all other

warnings contained elsewhere.

THIS

MANUAL

SHOULD

REMAIN

WITH

THE

VEHICLE

AT

THE

TIME

OF RESALE.

2

CONTROLS /

INSTRUMENTS

Throttle control lever, brake control lever, ignition switch, light switch, emergency
cut-out switch, headlamp dimmer switch, rewind starter handle, primer, tacho­meter, speedometer, temperature gauge, tether cut-out switch, lighter, fuel control
valve, handle heat switch, cab opening, tool box, fuel gauge

4,5,8

FUEL MIXING

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

dure. . . . . . . . .

.... . . . . . .

..

. 8,7

BREAK-IN

PERIOD

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

. 8

PRE-START

CHECK

Check points 8

STARTING

PROCEDURE

.

....9

DRIVING

TIPS

Air intake silencer, slide suspension

,9

LUBRICATION

Pulley guard removal, drive belt removal, chaincase oil level, suspension, rotary
valve system

10,11

MAINTENANCE

Spark plug, battery, suspension condition, track, suspension adjustment, carbure-

tor adjustment, drive

belt, brake, steering, engine head nuts, engine

mount

nuts,
exhaust system, cooling system, general inspection, headlamp beam aiming,
bulb replacement

1413,14,15,18

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

GUIDE

17,18

STORAGE

Track, slide suspension, ski assembly, fuel tank, carburetor, cylinder lubrication,
cooling system, drive pulley, chaincase, controls, battery, chassis, general ins-

pection

19,20,21

PRE-SEASON

PREPARATION

Pre-season preparation chart 22

SPECIFICATIONS

23

3

A) Throttle ControlLever
B) Brake ControlLever

CJ

Ignition Switch

D) Light Switch

£) Emergency Cut-Out Switch

F) Headlamp DimmerSwitch

G) Rewind StarterHandle

H) Primer

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

en-

gine speed and the engagement of the
transmission.

When released, engine

speed returns automatically to idle.

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.

4

I) Tachometer

J)

Speedometer
K) Temperature Gauge
U Tether Cut-Out Switch
M) Lighter

N) Fuel Control Valve

0) Handle Heat Switch

OFF

_ON

- START

Key operated, 3 position switch. To
start engine, turn key fully clockwise to

START position and hold. Return key

to ON position

immediately engine has

starter.

To stop engine, turn key coun-

ter clockwise to OFF position.

A push pull switch type, to illuminate
headlamp and taillight, pull switch
knob. (Ignition switch must be turned
to ON position).

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

lower position.

Before re-starting engine always de-

press button into released

upper posi-

tion. The driver of this vehicle should

familiarize himself with the function of

this device by using it several times on

first outing. Thereby being mentally

prepared for emergency situations re-

quiring its use.

•

WARNING: If the button has
been used in an emergency situa-

tion the source of malfunction should

be determined and corrected before
restartingengine.

The dimmer switch, located on left si­de of handlebar, allows correct selec­tion

of

headlamp beam. To obtain high

or

low

beam simply depress switch.

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

A push-pull button located alongside

manual starter handle. 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.

The tachometer registers the impulses

of magneto. Direct-reading dial indi­cates the number of revolutions per
minute (RPM) of the engine.

_ CAUTION: The tachometer is

..

protected by a fuse, iftachometer

stops operating check fuse condition
and if necessary replace. The fuse is

0.1 amp. Do not use a higher rated
fuse as this can cause severe damage
to the tachometer.

The speedometer is linked directly to
the drive axle. Direct-reading dial indi­cates the speed

of

the axle in miles
per hour (MPH) and in kilometers per
hour (KPMI. Odometer records the
total number of miles travelled.

The gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature. Normal operating tem­perature is 70° C (160° F). However,
coolant temperature can vary depen­din on driving condition. If coolanttem­perature exceeds 95° C (200° F) re­duce speed and run vehicle in loose
snow or stop engine immediately.

•

WARNING: To remove coolant

tank cap, place a cloth over the
cap and unscrew it to the first step to
release the pressure. If this notice is
disregarded loss of fluid and

possible

severeburnscouldoccur.

A pull switch located on the rigt side
of cab. 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 re-

quired 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

5

in order to operate the vehicle.

•

WARNING: If the switch

is used

in an emergency situation the

source of malfunction should be

de-

termined and corrected before re-
startingengine.

Push in to activate, lighter pops up au-

tomatically when lite.

Located

alongside

manual

starter
handle, the fuel valve controls the ad­mission

of

the fuel depending on the
valve lever position. Valve lever toward
seat (ON position), valve lever pointing
up (OFF position}, valve lever toward
rewind starter handle (RESERVE

posi-

tion).

ON-OFF switch located between the
lighter and the light switch. Place
switch to ON position and handlebar
grips will warm.

To open cab, lift both handle to disen-

gage latches. Always lift up cab gently

up until stopped by restraining device.

•

WARNING: It isdangerousto run
engine with cab open.

Personal

injurycould result.

Located under the cab. To gain access

tilt cab. Ideal location for belt, rope,

etc. Spare spark plugs can be screwed

on the bracket provided in the box.

To check fuel level simply unscrew

fuel tank cap and withdraw dipstick.

6

•

WARNING: Never use a lighted

match or open flame to check

fuel level.

Oil must be added to the gasoline in
pre-measured amounts then both oil
and gasoline should be thoroughly
mixed together before fueling the tank.

The correct gasoline is regulargasoline,
available from all service stations.

_ CAUTION: Never experiment

" with different fuel or fuel ratios.

Never use low lead or non leaded

gaso-

line, naphtha, methanol or similar

products.

Use concentrated Bombardier snow­mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil has specially formulated
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. The

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

_ CAUTION: Never use outboard

" or straightmineraloils.

The importance of using the correct

fu-

el mixture cannot be overstressed. An

incorrect fuel ratio results in serious

en­gine damage. Recommended fuel ratio
is

50/1.

5 gallons of regular gasoline plus 1
can of

50/

1concentrated Bombardier

snowmobile oil

= correct fuel mixture.