Blizzard 1980 Bombardier 5500 ski-doo, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Litho d in Canada 1980 OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...E SUPER SONIC ULTRA SONIC Text by TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE AFTER SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT BOMBARDIER LIMITED VALCOURT QUEBEC CANADA JOE2LO The following are trademarks of Bom bardier Limited BOMBA...

Page 3: ...chain case oiI level 11 MAINTENANCE Maintenance chart spark plug suspension track track tension and alignment carburetor adjustment drive belt steering mechanism drive pulley brake steer ing adjustmen...

Page 4: ...tions per taining to the warranty and its applica tion please consult the Often Asked Question section of this manual or your selling dealer This manual emphasizes particular in formation denoted by t...

Page 5: ...ndition 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 inev...

Page 6: ...ns automatically to idle B Brake Control Lever Located on the left side of handlebar When compressed the brake is ap plied When released it automatically returns to its original position Braking effec...

Page 7: ...r cold engine starts After engine is warm however it is not necessary to use primer when starting H Speedometer The speedometer is linked directly to the drive axle Direct reading dial indi cates the...

Page 8: ...rts of gas for 1 part of 50 1 Bombardier oil Maximum throt tle should not exceed 3 4 however brief full acceleration and speed varia tions contribute to a good break in Continued wide open throttle ac...

Page 9: ...ondition Pulley alignment and drive belt condition Track condition tension and alignment Lubrication steering Electrical wiring loose connections stripped wires damaged insulation tighten all loose bo...

Page 10: ...essed An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious engine damage Recommended fuel ratio is 50 1 4011 during brake in period S 1 Units 500 mL oil to 25 liters 5011 Imperial Units 1 can 16 02 oil to 5 Imp...

Page 11: ...a warm area At certain tempera tures gasoline will expand and overflow Always wipe off any gasoline spillage from the snowmobile PRE START CHECK Check Points Activate the throttle control lever severa...

Page 12: ...he emer gency cut out switch and or bypulling the tether cut out cap stop the engine by turning off the ignition key Do not operate the vehicle further see your dealer 7 Allow the engine to warm befor...

Page 13: ...of the belt guard front retaining pin be careful not to burn yourself on the exhaust system 3 Lift and remove the belt guard assembly Frequency Routine maintenance is necessary for all mechanized prod...

Page 14: ...erformed 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...

Page 15: ...ibers are exposed or missing or defective in serts or guides are noted contact your dealer WARNING Do not operate a snowmobile with a cut torn or damaged track W4 Track Tension and Alignment The suspe...

Page 16: ...stand ing in close proximity to the vehicle To correct stop the engine loosen the rear idler wheels retaining screws then loosen the lock nuts and tighten the adjuster bolt on the side where the slide...

Page 17: ...ge can oc cur If idle speed is unattainable con tact your authorized dealer Air Silencer The air intake silencer elbow must always be turned to the front of the ve hicle when operated in cold or warm...

Page 18: ...uld apply fully when lever is 13 mm 1 2 11 approx from handlebar grip If not do not tam per with the brake contact your servic ing dealer 16 M2 Steering Adjustment Skis should have a toe out of3 mm 1...

Page 19: ...ad nuts are tight and equally torqued to 20 N m 15 ft Ibs IMPORTANT The engine head nut torque should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation M4 Engine Mount Nuts Check the engine mount nuts f...

Page 20: ...ing items such as carbu retor of oil mixtures to prevent gum varnish formation within the carbure tor and in general preparing the vehi cle so that when the time comes to use the snowmobile again it w...

Page 21: ...om tank A WARNING Gasoline is flamma ble and explosive under certain conditions Always perform procedures in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity Carburet...

Page 22: ...been scratched off Spray all bare metal parts with metal protector Wax the cab for better protection O NOTE Apply wax on glossy fin ish of cab only Protect the vehi cle with a cover to prevent dust ac...

Page 23: ...atisfactoryt replace with genuine Bombardier parts or suitable equivalents PRE SEASON PREPARATION CHART i To be performed by dealer To be performed by owner 0 Change spark plugs 0 Check chaincase oil...

Page 24: ...s appear it means a faulty ignition system Do not attempt to repair Contact your dealer 4 Flooded engine Remove wetspark plug turn ignition to OFF and crank engine several times Install clean dry spar...

Page 25: ...irst check item 2and 3of Engine turns over but fails to stan orstarts with difficulty If the ignition system still seems faulty contact your dealer 5 Engine If unable tolocate specific symptoms contac...

Page 26: ...supplied with a basic tool kit such as screwdriver wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools o G A Screwdriver B Socket 10 13 mm C Open end wrench 10 13 mm D Socket wrench handle 24 E Starter...

Page 27: ...ness International Standard 2 72 mm 2 834 61 mm 2 401 496 7 cm3 30 31 in 3 6 2 1 2 x VM 34 203 1 1 2 turn 1 8 1500 2000 R P M 20 N m 15 ft Ibs 6 mm 114 265 cm 104 1 99 cm 39 100cm 39112 85 cm 33 112 3...

Page 28: ...SWITCH VIIWH Yl BK Vl WH Vi iWH Vi 2I YL Vi I I Yl BI GY GVIVI l lK Yl 8K 1Il tn 8RAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON 8K 1980 BLIZZARD 5500 o LIGHTING C01L 1110WI LIGHTING C01L 30 WI o GENERATOR COIL HEADLAMP145 45...

Page 29: ...eratu re celsius C 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 milli m...

Page 30: ...subject to the fol lowing 1 When a sale is made after MARCH 31ST of a given year but before THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER of the same year the war ranty will start on DECEMBER 1ST following the date of sale...

Page 31: ...t of all maintenance services including tune ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner Damage resulting from improper servicing or adjustment of the drive pulley assembly The drive pulley assem...

Page 32: ...se otherwise the implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty However some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation ma...

Page 33: ...ing understood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to vehicles sold while the above warranty is in effect November 1978 Bombardier Limited Valcourt Quebec Canada J...

Page 34: ...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 warrant...

Page 35: ...permit adequate use of the machine to allow for concealed manufacturing defects to occur Q Manufacturer does not accept warranty work on seized scored or melted pistons why A From testing and experie...

Page 36: ...ot solve the situation 2nd Write to your nearest area distributor TELL HIM THE FACTS Vehicle identification number Date of purchase Name and address of your selling dealer Your name address and phone...

Page 37: ...e Quebec M4W lAB 5141 697 8500 North West Territories Franklin District Keewatin J W RANDALL LIMITED West Street P O Box 1050 Corner Brook Newfoundland A2H 6G7 7091 634 3533 Newfoundland Labrador TRAC...

Page 38: ...mes become necessary to locate these numbers for warranty pur poses or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft _VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER TRACK SERIAL NUMBER ONOTE We strongly recommend that you ta...

Page 39: ...low This will help us to maintain our files up to date CHANGE OF ADDRESS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OLD ADDRESS NO CITY NAME STREET STATE APT ZIP I POSTAL CODE APT NAME STREET NO NEW ADDRESS CITY S...

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