BOMBARDIER Elite 1981, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...TO SKI FUTURA SPIRIT NUVIK MIRAGE SUPER SONIC ULTRA SONIC TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AFTER SALES SERVICE BOMBARDIER L1MITEE VALCOURT QUEBEC CANADA JOE2LO The following are trademarks of Bom bardier l lrni...

Page 3: ...ING PROCEDURE 16 EMERGENCY STARTING 16 DRIVE BELTREMOVAL 17 LUBRICATION Slide suspension steering mechanism rotary valve system gearbox oil level drive axle driven pulley 17 MAINTENANCE Spark plugs ba...

Page 4: ...warranty and Its applica tion please consult the Often Asked Question section of this manual or your selling dealer 2 This manual uses the following sym bols WARNING Identifies an instruc tion which i...

Page 5: ...ed while driving the causeshould be determined and cor rected without delay Maintain your vehicle in top mecha nical condition at all times Your snowmobile is not designed to be driven or operated on...

Page 6: ...s 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 per...

Page 7: ...lied 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 Neithe...

Page 8: ...ut I snowmobile in Washington County Can the dealer in Washington County accept to perform warranty work on my snowmobile A Yes any authorized dealer in North America can perform warranty repairs prov...

Page 9: ...ustomer s responsibility includes all costs ofnormal maintenance ser vices non warranty repairs accidents and collision damage as well as oils and spark plugs and incidental or consequential damages c...

Page 10: ...e Quebec M4W 1A8 15141697 8500 North West Territories Franklin District Keewatin J W RANDALL LIMITED West Street POBox 1050 Corner Brook Newfoundland A2H 6G7 17091 634 3533 Newfoundland Labrador TRACT...

Page 11: ...times become necessary to locate these numbers for warranty pur poses or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER TRACK SERIAL NUMBER ONOTE We strongly recommend that you ta...

Page 12: ...released it automatically returns to its original position Braking effect is proportionate to the pressure applied on the lever and to the type of terrain and it s snow coverage 10 J Lighter K Handle...

Page 13: ...rimer should always be used for 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 Direc...

Page 14: ...than they really are P Alternator charging light A glowing light indicates battery under charging Contact dealer immediately Referto TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE page 30 12 Q High Beam Indicator Lights up...

Page 15: ...of Bombardier 50 1 engine oil should be added to the first full fuel tank filling This will assure additional protection during the initial engine break in _ CAUTION Remove and clean spark plugs after...

Page 16: ...eration and lining condition Ski alignment runners condition Pulley alignment and drive belt condition Track condition tension and alignment Lubricate steering suspension Electrical wiring loose conne...

Page 17: ...l lever must return to idle position when released Check that the skis and tracks are not frozen to the ground or snow surface and that the steering oper ates freely Activate the brake control lever a...

Page 18: ...for some reasons the vehicle cannot be started elec trically place ignition key to ON posi tion and start engine as described in emergency starting 16 Should the battery be discharged the engine can...

Page 19: ...a Grease fittings Steering mechanism Lift the trunk lid and lean it against the windshield Remove the cardboard shield away from the back of the foot rest guard to gain access to the ski leg housing L...

Page 20: ...ase gun grease the drive axle at the end bearing housing grease fitting To gain access remove the rubber cover from both side of the vehicle O NOTE The use of a low tempera ture grease is recommended...

Page 21: ...d engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance pro cedures SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CHART Spark plugs Battery Suspension Ql OJ co Q 8 CD ill a 20 20 21 Suspension adjustment Tracks T...

Page 22: ...of corro sion 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 If spark plug condi tion is not ideal contac...

Page 23: ...engine OFF rotate tracks by hand and inspect condition If worn cut or track fibers are exposed or miss ing or defective inserts or guides are noted contact your dealer for replace ment O NOTE Place g...

Page 24: ...eck alignment Ensure to retighten the idler wheel retaining screws 22 Carburetor Adjustment _ CAUTION Never operate your snowmobile with the air intake silencer disconnected Serious engine damage will...

Page 25: ...r ward rotate the tensioner counter clockwise until chain is tight without over straining CAUTION Do not overtighten Replace capscrew in one of the appro priate holes Lock chain tensioner in place Coo...

Page 26: ...a toe out of 3 mm 118 in To check measure distance be tween each ski at front and rear of leaf springs The front distance should be 3 mm 1 8 more than the rear when the handlebar is horizontal IMPORTA...

Page 27: ...ong periods of inactivity consists of check ing and replacing missing broken or worn parts Proper lubrication and treatments to insure that parts do not become rusted cleaning items such as carburetor...

Page 28: ...with cement floor or bare ground O NOTE The tracks should be rota ted periodically every 40 days Do not release track tension CAUTION To prevent track dam age temperature in the storage area must not...

Page 29: ...lways perform procedures in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity Carburetor The carburetor must be dried out com pletely to prevent gum formation dur ing...

Page 30: ...ng all dirt and grease accumulation _ CAUTION Plastic alloy compo nents such as throttle and brake control handles windshield etc can be cleaned using mild detergents or isopropyl alcohol Do not use s...

Page 31: ...ER TO BE PERFORMED BY OWNER 0 Change spark plugs 0 Check gearbox oil level 0 Check pulleys verify components and clean Lubricate driven pulley Check steering alignment and ski runner condition 0 Clean...

Page 32: ...rew plug and reo move from cylinder head Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug on engine cowl being to hold IWIYfrom spR plug hall Follow engine starting procedure and check for spark If no sparks ap...

Page 33: ...ucted by foreign object Engine lacks accelera 1 Fouled spark plug Check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails tion or power to start or starts with difficulty 2 Clogged fuel line water or Check fuel l...

Page 34: ...on 3 Faulty engine Check item 1to 5of Engine lacks acceleration or power 4 Pulley misaligned Contact your dealer Battery under charging or overcharging Fan belt 1 Fan belt slipping Readjust the tensio...

Page 35: ...free play 6 mm 11 4 in CHASSIS Overall length 271 8 cm 107 in Overall width 113 cm 44 1 2 in Overall height w o windshield 101 6 cm 40 in l roll bar Ski stance center to center 87 6 cm 34 112 in Ski...

Page 36: ...ank capacity SI 30 7 liters Imp 6 75 gals U S 8 1 gals Injection oil capacity SI 2 3 liters Imp 80 oz U S noz Gasoline Regular leaded or unleaded BRAKE Brake type Disc self adjusting Brake adjustment...

Page 37: ...LSENSOR BULBS2W BUlBSW J TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUELGAUGE SPEEDOMETER HANDLEHEATER HANDlEHEAT SWITCH HlGH BEAM INDICATOR YOll LEVEL INDICATOR lALTERNATORCHARGING LIGHT HEADLAMPS S 45 W DIMMEA SWITCH CUT OU...

Page 38: ...erature 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 o...

Page 39: ...tool kit such as screwdriver wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools G Suspension adjustment key Oil gauge gear box Starter rope handle A Screwdriver B Socket 10 13 mm C Open end wrench 10...

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Page 41: ...below CHANGE OF ADDRESS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OLD ADDRESS NAME NO CITY NEW ADDRESS NO STREET STATE NAME STREET APT ZIP POSTAL CODE APT CITY STATE ZIP POSTAL CODE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP VEHICLE ID...

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