Ski-Doo RV 340, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...T NUVIK SONIC Text by Technical Information Centre After Sales Service Department Bombardier Limited Valcourt Quebec Canada JOE2LO The following are trademarks of Bom bardier Limited BOMBARDIER EVERES...

Page 3: ...the vehicle at all times Should you have any questions per taining to the warranty and its applica tion please consult the Often Asked Question section of this manual or your selling dealer This manua...

Page 4: ...d while driving the cause should be deter mined 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 conside...

Page 5: ...eering mechanism chain case oil level slide suspension rotary valve system 10 MAINTENANCE Spark plugs suspension condition track suspension adjustment track tension and alignment carburetor adjustment...

Page 6: ...lly to idle Located on the left side of handlebar When compressed the brake is ap plied When it automatically returns to its original position Braking effect is proportionate to the pressure applied o...

Page 7: ...ap from switch and engine power will automaticatly be shut off u WARNING If the switch is used in an emergency situation the source of malfunction should be de termined and corrected before re startin...

Page 8: ...fueling the tan k The correct gasoline is premium gaso line available from all service stations CAUTION _ Never experiment with different fuel or fuel ratios Never use low lead or non leaded gaso lin...

Page 9: ...corrected without delay Never add fuel while engine is funning Avoid skin contact with fuel at below freezing temperatures 1 Pour approximately one gallon of gasoline into a clean container 2 Add full...

Page 10: ...low the engine to warm before l t at full throttle CAUTiON Since engine cooling is in effect nnly when the vehiole is in motion prolonqed idling and low speed operation may cause engine damage Do not...

Page 11: ...be turned down and facing the rear see illustration otherwise the pressure created by the vehicle speed will lean the mixture and cause engine damage CAUTION Never operate your snowmobile with the ai...

Page 12: ...stem and suspension be lubricated monthly or every 40 hours of opera tion If the vehicle is operated in wet snow or in severe conditions these items should be lubricated more fre quently WARNING Only...

Page 13: ...cate the idler wheels with low tem perature grease Pump 3 to 4 times through the grease fitting located on each cap of idler wheel Wipe off ex cess o Lubricate ski legs at grease fittings until new g...

Page 14: ...our snowmobile will you many years of low cost use WARNING Only perform such T procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other componen...

Page 15: ...ification sheet between slider shoe and bottom inside of track If track tension is too loose the track will have a tendency to thump _ CAUTION Too much tension will result in power loss and excessive...

Page 16: ...each screw as indi cated inthe vehicle specification sheet Turn idle speed screw of each carbu retor clockwise until it contacts the throttle slide then continue turning two 2 additional turns This w...

Page 17: ...tart models check that the center of high intensity zone of high beam is 50 mm 2 11 below horizontal line of headlamp height Headlamp horizontal line neaclamp Check engine mount nuts for tightness Ret...

Page 18: ...cov ered in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance procedures Inspect track for cuts missing track guides and broken rods Make any neces...

Page 19: ...sible rust formation during the storage period O NOTE This operation should be repeated every 40 days during storage Remove spark plugs Operate rewind starter to bring piston at top position Pour the...

Page 20: ...olvents abrasive cleaners paint thinners etc Inspect cab and repair damage Repair kits are available at your authorized dealer Clean frame Use only Alu minum cleaner and follow instructions on contain...

Page 21: ...ked When component conditions seem less than satisfactorv replace with genuine Bombardier parts To be performed by dealer To be performed by owner 0 Change spark plugs 0 Check chaincase oil level 0 Ch...

Page 22: ...ealer 4 Flooded engine Remove wetspark plugs turn ignition to OFF and crank engine several times Install clean dry spark plugs Start engine following usual starting procedure Ifengine continues tofloo...

Page 23: ...arts with difficulty If the ignition system still seems faulty contact your dealer 5 Engine II unable tolocate specific symptoms contact your dealer Enginecontinually 1 Faulty spark plug Check item 2o...

Page 24: ...F DECEMBER Any models not listed above are covered by the original manufacturer war ranty if any in effect at the time of manufacturing BOMBARDIER will repair and I or replace at its option components...

Page 25: ...this warranty However some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limi tation may not apply Neither the distributor1 the selling dealer1 nor any other perso...

Page 26: ...AY IJUNEI JULYI AUG ISEPT OCI NOV IDEC JAN l FEB I MARl APRI Best months to purchase your Bombardier snowmobile EXAMPLES Purchase date January 1st 1978 Warranty ends April 30th 1979 Purchase date Augu...

Page 27: ...e is supplied with a basic tool kit such as screwdriver wrenches emergency starter rope etc G D A Screwdriver B Socket 10 13mm C Open end wrench 10 13mm D Socket wrench handle E Starter rope F Socket...

Page 28: ...ration The hard copy of the card is yourproof that the snowmobile is registered Recreational Products Produits R6cn atifs CUSTOMER WARRANTY REGISTRATION ENREGISTREMENT DE LA GARANTIE Model No INa du M...

Page 29: ...ufacturer s control Lean carburetor settings Use ofno lead or low lead gasoline or use of regular gasoline when premium is recommended Incorrect oil gas mixture too little or too much Poor ouelitv out...

Page 30: ...he situation Write to your nearest area distributor TELLHIM THE FACTS Vehicle identification number Dateof purchase Nameandaddress ofyour selling dealer Yourname address andphone number The specific p...

Page 31: ...73 79 1210Vienna Austria CDLBJORNSEN CO A S P O Box 80 1341 Bekkestua Norway KYLAATUVAUNU Italahdenkatu 25 SF 0 J2lOHelsinki 21 Finland MOVACAB Ostra Radhusgatan 2 90246 Umea Sweden ALPINE DISTRIBUTO...

Page 32: ...serial numbers It may sometimes become necessary to locate these numbers for warranty purposes or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft ONOTE We strongly recommend that you take note of all...

Page 33: ...us to maintain our files up to date VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OLD ADDRESS NAME NEW ADDRESS NO CITY NO STREET STATE NAME STREET APT ZIP POSTAL CODE APT CITY STA TE ZIP POSTAL CODE VEHICLE IDENTIFI...

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