Ski-Doo 1972 440, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ski doD in 72 Owner SManual...

Page 2: ...rademark of Bombardier Limited At Bombardier we fully realize that the purchase of a snowmobile is a very im portant decision For this reason we have ensured that each Ski Doo snow mobile is backed up...

Page 3: ..._______ 14 ______ 10 9 1 Throttle Cable 6 Slider Suspension 2 Carburetor 7 Engine Mount 3 Fuel Filter 8 Drive Pulley 4 Steering Support 9 Drive Belt 5 Storage Compartment 10 Drive Chain r 1 2 11 Chain...

Page 4: ...___ l _______ 1 11 1 J 1 Windshield 2 Handlebar 3 Oashpanel 4 Console 6 Backrest 7 Tail Stop Light 8 Rear Bumper 9 Trailer Hitch 11 Reflector 12 Link Plate 13 Track Insert 14 Seat Lock Control 16 Pull...

Page 5: ...ng CUTAWAY VIEW 16 LUBRICATION 17 18 19 cab console removal pulley guard re moval drive belt removal steering mechanism chain case gear box sus penSion driven pulley drive pulley MAINTENANCE 19 20 21...

Page 6: ...ENT LTD 14325 114th Ave Edmonton Alta Coverage Area British Columbia Prince Edward Island Magdalen Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick OntariO Quebec Manitoba Saskatchewan North West Territories Newfound...

Page 7: ...d con s1ience features of 72 Including Ball Joints Disc Brake Aluminum Chaincase or Gearbox Underseat Storage Longer Seat ierything you could possibly want in a _xury snowmobile Nordic with three odel...

Page 8: ...al Electric Electric Lighting Coil Watts 75W 75W 120W Spark Plug Bosch M 240 T 1 Mo24 0 T 1 M 280 T 31 Spark Plug Gap 020 020 020 1 Breaker Points 014 018 1 014 018 014 018 1 Tank Capacity Imp gals 5...

Page 9: ...nd safety with a com plete line of cold weather clothing From underwear to outerwear in high fashion styling these garments and accessories have been laboratory and field tested to keep you warm and g...

Page 10: ...htly flexed to absorb surface shocks The position is undoubtedly the best for steep hills climbing or going down a short stretch of very bumpy trail or when manoeuvering in deep snow 2 Kneeling crossi...

Page 11: ...hey bite more deeply into the snow surface IMPORTANT Thoroughly know your vehicle and how to drive it before at tempting difficult or rapid manoeuvres Surface Conditions Deep Snow Your new Ski Doo sno...

Page 12: ...to the experience of the main body Show the inexperience driver how to properly handle a snowmobile 8 Use the buddy system Always travel with at least one other snowmobile es pecially in unfamiliar t...

Page 13: ...rther than 112 of the fuel remaining in your tank Even then leave yourself a safety margin Remem ber that a snowmobile does not neces sarily travel the same distance each time on the same amount of fu...

Page 14: ...Braking effect is pro portionate to the applied pressure on the lever Ignition Lights Switch C Manual Model only Key operated 3 position switch OFF ON LIGHTS To start engine first turn key clockwise t...

Page 15: ...er screw to raise or lower beam Turn lower screws to adjust beam direction WARNING Before starting out or after adjustments make sure lever and boits are securely hooked or fastened Lighter J Standard...

Page 16: ...n requirements of the Bombardier Rotax engine CAUTION Unless absolutely necessary in case of emergency do not use out board or straight mineral oil Never use multi viscosity oils Fuel Mixing Ratio Whe...

Page 17: ...or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling If gasoline fumes are noticed while driving the cause should be determined and cor rected without delay 1 Pour the full amount of Ski Do...

Page 18: ...ebar grip If the levers do not return 14 swiftly remove cables and or housings and replace Re check lever operation Do not start the engine until levers re turn swiftly WARNING Always check throttle a...

Page 19: ...y engine has started 6 Disengage choke E CAUTION Never operate the Ski Doo snowmobile with the battery removed or disconnected 7 Allow the engine to warm up before operating at full throttle Manual St...

Page 20: ...MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION WEEKLY M iiIlF OW8 L4 W6 16...

Page 21: ...he vehicle when the pulley guard is not installed Drive Belt Removal To remove drive belt 1 Tilt cab remove console and pulley guard 2 Open the driven pulley larger pulley most forward Twist and push...

Page 22: ...ff surplus Trademark of Bombardier Limited l5 Drive Pulley or each 40 hours 1 With cab tilted remove console pul ley guard and drive belt See Fig 1 2 Remove centrifugal governor as fol lows Remove spa...

Page 23: ...l only Above items will be serviced during all dealer ins pec tions W1 Spark Plug 1 Remove console Disconnect spark plug wires 2 Remove spark plugs using box wrench supplied in the tool kit 3 Check co...

Page 24: ...will have a tendency to thump If too tight performance will be affected If necessary to adjust 1 Using wrench loosen both track ad justers by unscrewing the lock nuts sit uated on the inner side of th...

Page 25: ...maximum R P M and obtain a steady idle and a fast response of the engine to the throttle Idle Speed Adjustment Turn the idle speed adjusting screw clockwise to increase idling speed coun ter clockwise...

Page 26: ...r adjustment Slacken off the nut retaining brake cable to lower brake lever Adjust cable to re quired length and retighten nut See Fig 15 Ensure that minor adjustment nuts are located approximately ha...

Page 27: ...e stations are usually within walking distance snowmobiles are specifically designed to travel OFF the highways When the unexpected happens the driver often has only his own ingenuity and that of his...

Page 28: ...end of remaining rope at end opposite handle Wind remainder of rope around pulley Pull vigorously as per usual manual start If rope is broken at handle remove starter unit Fish rope out being careful...

Page 29: ...tempt to repair Contact your dealer Turn choke knob to OFF wait 60 seconds or more then depress throttle lever fully and try to start engine Release throttle lever immediately after engine starts Remo...

Page 30: ...ctions are tight and fuse and battery are all in working order most probable cause of trouble is defective starter Contact your dealer for repair Change your spark plug Fouled spark plug may be cleane...

Page 31: ...et Clean bogie wheel assembly and cross shaft of dirt or rust 3 Grease each bogie wheel until all old grease is flushed out See Fig 4 4 Spray bogie wheel springs with Ski 000 metal protector If unavai...

Page 32: ...ve air silencer cover then pack the carburetor throat with a clean piece of cloth and turn the engine a few more times The suction should eliminate the remaining fuel See Fig 19 Note An alternate proc...

Page 33: ...rinse with clear tap water CAUTION Do not allow cleaning solu tion to enter battery interior since it will destroy the electrolyte 3 Check electrolyte level in each cell Refill if necessary using Dist...

Page 34: ...axles The drive sprockets tran mit power from the drive axle to the track Rear sprockets aid in proper alignment of the running track Stroke The depth of travel of the piston Stroke mLJltiplied by the...

Page 35: ...rkmanship and modern production engineering and quality control methods assure you the customer that SKI DOO snowmobiles for 72 means reliability performance and quality To follow through our quality...

Page 36: ...that transmission drive belts are warranted for thirty days from date of retail pur chase of the Ski Doo snowmobile subject to the afore men tioned exceptions Bombardier s obligation under this warran...

Page 37: ...g 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...

Page 38: ...rescent stripes on the side for night snowmobiling and quick release adjustable chin strap with comfortable chin cup There are also two shades of snap on visors clear or tinted for extra face protecti...