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Page 1: ...li operators manual 1988 414 6146 00 ...

Page 2: ...dier Inc BOMBARDIER INC VALCOURT QUEBEC ALPINE FORMULA SAFARI CANADA JOE 2LO BLIZZARD FUTURA SKANDJC BOMBARDIER GRAND PRIX SPECIAL SKI DOO eeiJ CARRY BOOSE MIRAGE SONIC CITATION MOTO SKI SPIRIT fi llual ELAN NORDIK STRATOS Service ELITE NUVIK T NT ESCAPADE OLYMPIQUE TUNDRA EVEREST ROTAX Litho d in Canada Trademarks of Bombardier Inc All rights reserved Bombardier Inc ...

Page 3: ...f this manual A WARNING Maintenance proce T dures and tightening torques must be strictly adhered to never attempt repairs unless the appropriate tools are available The information and components system descriptions contained in this manual are correct at time of publication Bombardier Inc however maintains a policy of con tinuous improvement of its products with out imposing upon itself any obli...

Page 4: ...d or highways In most States and Prov inces it is considered an illegal oper ation Installation of other than standard equipment including ski spreaders bumpers pack racks etc could se verely affect the stability and safety of your vehicle Avoid adding on ac cessories that alter the basic vehicle configuration The snowmobile engine can be stop ped by activating the emergency cut out switch tether ...

Page 5: ...n chaincase oil level oil injection system drive pulley driven pulley 18 MAINTENANCE Chart belt guard removal drive belt removal and installation drive belt con dition new drive belt brake condition brake adjustment brake light switch adjustment spark plug battery suspension condition stopper strap condition suspension adjustment track condition track tension and alignment drive pulley steering me...

Page 6: ...ble to subsequent owner s for remainder of warranty period from original date of delivery 5 EXCLUSIONS ARE NOT WARRANTED Normal wear on all items such as but not limited to drive belts bulbs slider shoes runners on skis spark plugs Replacement parts and or accessories which are not genuine BOMBARDIER parts and or accessories Damage resulting from installation of parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER...

Page 7: ...ions on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply Neither the distributor the selling 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 represen tation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other person Some states or prov...

Page 8: ...customer warranty registration card is presented 0 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 delivery 0 Will the entire warranty be void or cancelled if I do not operate or maintain my new snowmobile exactly as specified in the Operator s Manual A The warranty of the new snowmobile cannot be ...

Page 9: ...in this manual should be completed and sent to Bombardier Inc 0 How can I receive the best owner assistance A The satisfaction and goodwill of the owners of Bombardier products are of primary concern to your dealer and Bombardier Inc Normally any that arise in connection with the sales transaction or the operation of your snow mobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Departments It ...

Page 10: ...d A2H 6J3 709 634 3533 Newfoudland Labrador HUDSON S BAY CO LTD 165 Hymus Blvd Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 1G2 514 630 5279 North West Territories Franklin District Keewatin 8 AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS BOMBARDIER CORPORATION All States excluding Alaska SERVICE OFFICES East Main Street Road Malone New York 12953 518 483 4411 Technical office 506 386 6117 Eastern Region 4505 West Superior Street P O Box 16...

Page 11: ...umber A009005002 Vehicle serial number Citation LS LSE A003007001 A005007003 Vehicle serial number meaning 0000 00000 Model no Vehicle no A000000013 1988 Citation LS LSE Tundra Tundra LT have model number 3223 3224 3225 and 3226 respectively Engine serial number A003002013 0 NOTE We strongly recommend that you take note of all the serial numbers on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance co...

Page 12: ...ar When the brake is applied When 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 its snow coverage C Ignition Light Switch The lights are automatically ON when ever the engine is running 10________________________ G Rewind Starter Handle H Primer I Adjustable Steering Handle J Fuel Gauge...

Page 13: ... brakes To start en gine button must be at the upper ON position ON t OFF Upper position before starting A017006004 Lower position to stop engine WARNING For safety reasons the emergency cut off switch is easily accessible be careful not to op erate it inadvertently The driver of this vehicle should famil iarize himself with the function of this device by using it several times on first outing The...

Page 14: ...ing Lock the steering handle in place by tightening the four 4 retaining screws to 26 N m 19 lbf ft Reinstall steering cover J Fuel Gauge Tank Cap Unscrew fuel tank cap and withdraw dip stick to check fuel level 12 ________________________ AWARNING Removefueltankcap T slowly Fuel may be under pres sure and spray may cause fire and in juries AWARNING Never use a lit match T or open flame to check f...

Page 15: ... de fonctionnement Cependant bien qu il faille eviter de maintenir une vitesse e e vee de surcharger le vehicule et de sur chauffer le moteur on recommande de soumettre un moteur en cours de rodage a quelques accelerations vigoureuses ainsi quia de frequentes variations de regime 0 REMARQUE Pour assurer une pro tection additionnelle au cours de Ia periode de rodage du moteur ajou ter a essence 500...

Page 16: ...tat des lisses Bras de direction resserrer a 50 N m 37 lbf pi Boulons du guidon resserrer a 26 N m 19 lbf pi Alignement des poulies et etat de Ia courroie d entrainement Etat tension et alignement de Ia chenille Lubrification direction suspension essieu moteur etc Circuit electrique raccords desserres fils denudes isolant endommage serrage des serous des boulons et des raccords Fonctionnement du s...

Page 17: ...Never top up the gas tank before placing the vehi cle in a warm area At certain tempera tures gasoline will expand and over flow Always wipe off any gasoline spil lage from the snowmobile Recommended Oil Use Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil P N 496 0133 00 1 liter avail able from the authorized dealer This type of oil will flow at temperature as low as minus 40 C 40 F If Bombardier Snowmobile I...

Page 18: ...the handlebar grip Verify that the path ahead of the ve hicle is clear of bystanders and obsta cles Clean and check operation of the head light taillight and brake light WARNING Only start your snow mobile once all components are checked and functioning properly Activate the primer 2 or 3 times 0 NOTE The use of the primer is not necessary when the engine is warm Manual Starting Insert the key in ...

Page 19: ...ne can be started with the emergency starter rope supplied with the tool kit A WARNING Do not start the ve T hicle by the drive pulley unless it is a true emergency situation have the vehicle repaired as soon as possible Remove the belt guard from vehicle See Maintenance section Citation LS LSE Assemble the starter clip and the han dle to the emergency starting rope and wind the rope tightly aroun...

Page 20: ...ture grease P N 413 7061 00 A WARNING Only perform such pro T cedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assis tance be periodically obtained on other components systems not covered in this manual Unless otherwise speci fied engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance proce dures Steering Mechanism A WARNING Do not lubricate throt T tie and or brake cables...

Page 21: ...ction System Always maintain a sufficient amount of Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil in the injection oil tank CAUTION Check level and refill T every time you refuel Do not over fill Drive Pulley The drive pulley is lubrication free Driven Pulley Remove pulley guard and slip off drive belt Open the driven pulley push and twist sliding half Thoroughly clean the driven pulley shaft Apply a light ...

Page 22: ...dures as detailed in this man ual It is recommended that dealer as sistance be periodically obtained on other components systems not covered in this this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance pro cedures E E _ E o t Q 0 0 Oo en Ln 0 m Ln 1 0 c N mM E B EQ E t g 1 1 0 cQ o _o cQ O Q o N ON 000 Q a 0 NO E The ten hour inspection is a very i...

Page 23: ...NING Never start or run en T gine without the drive belt in stalled Running an unloaded engine is dangerous 1 Tilt the hood and remove the belt guard 2 Unlock and r aise driven pulley sup port 1 Pull hair pin 3 Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the sliding half Hold in fully open position 1o Twist clockwise 2 Push Driven pulley 4 Slip the belt over the top edge of the sliding half Sli...

Page 24: ...r use T tools to pry the belt into place as this could cut or break the cords in the belt Drive Belt Condition Inspect belt for cracks fraying or ab normal wear uneven wear wear on one side missing cogs cracked fabric If ab normal wear is noted probable cause could be pulley misalignment excessive R P M with frozen track fast starts with out warm up period burred sheave oil on belt or distorted sp...

Page 25: ...r several times this will actuate the self adjusting mechanism A008006002 After the adjustment brake should ap ply fully when lever is approximatively 13 mm 1 2 from handlebar grip If not do not tamper with the brake contact your authorized dealer approx A008006002 Brake Light Switch Adjustment To check operation Pull the brake lever to hold the pads on the disc Check that a light resistance is fe...

Page 26: ...eck electrolyte level weekly Electro lyte level must be at upper level line on battery casing Minimum level A009004011 If necessary add distilled water Battery connections must also be free of corro sion If cleaning is necessary remove cor rosion using a stiff brush then clean with a solution of baking soda and water Rinse and dry well 11111F CAUTION Do not allow cleaning T solution to enter batte...

Page 27: ...n Tundra Tundra LT 9 N m 80 lbf in Suspension Adjustment Adjuster blocks CITATION LS LSE These models do not have any adjust ment on the suspension springs TUNDRA TUNDRA LT The suspension is adjustable the front adjustment for surface condition the rear for driver s weight Ski track transfer weight A007005015 When the front adjuster blocks are at the lowest elevation more weight is dis tributed on...

Page 28: ...ormal use locate bolt through 3rd hole from strap end A WARNING Always torque the T nut to 9 N m 80 lbf in Re place strap if worn or torn Track Condition Lift the rear of the vehicle and support it off the ground With the engine off ro tate the track by hand and inspect con dition If worn or cut or if track fibers are exposed or if missing or defective in serts or guides are noted contact your aut...

Page 29: ...so that track turns slowly Check that the track is well centered equal distance on both sides between edges of track guides and slider shoes Guides Slider JJ shoes A001005011 A001005010 A WARNING Before checking track T alignment ensure that the track is free of all particles which could be thrown out while track is rotating Keep hands tools feet and clothing clear of track Ensure no one is standi...

Page 30: ...NING Check the condition of the skis and the ski runners Replace if more than half worn Steering Adjustment Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm 1 8 To check measure the distance between each ski at the front and rear of the leaf spring The front distance should be 3 mm 118 more than the rear when the handlebar is horizontal IMPORTANT Close the front of the skis manually to eliminate all slack from ...

Page 31: ...arded A A002002009 A Air Screw Adjustment Completely close the air screw until a slight seating resistance is felt then back off screw 1 turn B Idle Speed Adjustment Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it contacts the throttle slide then continue turning two 2 additional turns This will provide a preliminary idle speed setting Start engine and allow it to warm then adjust the idle speed to 1...

Page 32: ...ay by pressing the throt tle lever until a slight resistance is felt then hold in place The aligning marks on the pump casting and lever must align perfectly If not contact your dealer Injection pump should be adjusted by your authorized dealer rCAUTION The carburetor must T be adjusted before adjusting the oil injection pump Make sure the idle speed is 1100 1300 R P M Fan Belt Inspect belt for cr...

Page 33: ...am position Adjusting screws Bulb Replacement If the headlamp bulb is burnt tilt hood unplug the connector from the head lamp Remove the rubber boot and un fasten bulb retainer clips Detach the bulb and replace If taillight bulb is burnt expose the bulb by removing the red plastic lens To re move unfasten the two 2 screws WARNING Always check light operation after bulb replacement General Inspecti...

Page 34: ...ment floor or bare ground 0 NOTE The track should be rotat ed periodically every 40 days Do not release track tension CAUTION To prevent track dam T age temperature in the storage area must not exceed 38 C 100 F Suspension Remove any dirt or rust Grease idler wheels at grease fittings If applicable Wipe off surplus Replace worn slider shoes Skis Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumula tion from th...

Page 35: ...ntered the en gine approximately 25 complete strokes of the primer 10 The engine stopped remove the spark plug and pour approximately 85 ml 3 fl imp oz of oil into the cylinder 11 Crank the engine to allow the crank shaft to turn 2 or 3 revolutions 12 Reinstall the spark plug and the in let primer hose Do not run engine during storage pe riod Driven Pulley Remove pulley guard and slip off drive be...

Page 36: ...easeless metal protector if unavailable use petrole um jelly 7 Store unit in a cool dry place 0 NOTE To prevent battery from dis charging store it on a wooden shelf away from moisture A stored bat tery must be recharged at least every 40 days Chassis Clean the vehicle thoroughly removing all dirt and grease accumulation CAUTION Plastic alloy compo T nents such as fuel tank wind shield controls etc...

Page 37: ...d in sulation Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and tighten loose bolts nuts and linkage 0 NOTE Leave the drive belt off the pulleys for the entire storage pe riod Suspension Stopper Strap Replace annually and or as stopper strap condition dictates Torque nut to Citation LS LSE 7 N m 62 lbf in Tundra Tundra LT 9 N m 80 lbf in 35 ...

Page 38: ...nsion and alignment 0 Lubricate suspension 0 Inspect drive belt and install 0 Check throttle cable for damaged and free operation 0 Check steering alignment and ski runner condition 0 Inspect seals for possible cuts or leaks 0 Check electrical wiring broken wire damaged insulation 0 Reinstall battery electric starting model 0 Inspect condition of starting rope Check tightness of all bolts nuts and...

Page 39: ...over the receptacle Check for fouled or defective spark plug Disconnect spark plug wire unscrew plug and remove from inder head Reconnect wire ground exposed plug on engine cowl being careful to hold away from spark plug hole Follow en gine starting procedure and check for spark If no sparks appear re place spark plug If trouble persists contact your authorized dealer 4 Clogged fuel line Change fu...

Page 40: ...gnition system still seems faulty contact your autho rized dealer 5 Engine If unable to locate specific symp toms contact your authorized dealer Engine continually 1 Faulty spark plug Check item 3 of II Engine turns over backfires but fails to start or starts with dif ficulty 11 2 Overheated Carburetor set too lean contact your authorized dealer 3 Engine timing incorrectly set Contact your authori...

Page 41: ...uch as screwdriver wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools B D c 0 A001001038 A Screwdriver B Socket 21 26 mm c Socket 10 13 mm D Socket handle E Fork wrench 10 13 mm F Starter rope G Suspension key Tundra models only H Emergency starter clip Citation models only H 39 ...

Page 42: ...lbf ft nuts or screws electrical starter bolts N A M5 3 3 N m 29 lbf in CHASSIS Overall lenght 242 em 95 3 Overall width 84 5 em 33 3 Overall height 111 em 43 7 Ski stance center to center 72 5 em 28 5 Ski alignment toe out 3 mm 1 8 Torque steering arm ski leg bolt 50 N m 37 lbf ft steering column handlebar 26 N m 19 lbf ft Weight 140 6 kg 310 lb 150 6 kg 332 lb Bearing area 4 748 cm2 736 in2 4 74...

Page 43: ...timing mark B T D C 1 88 mm 074 18 stroboscopic timing 6000 R P M FUEL Gas type Regular leaded or unleaded Fuel tank capacity Sl 26 I Imp 5 7 gal u s 6 9 gal Lubrication type Oil injection system Oil type Bombardier oil injection oil Sl 1 51 Imp 53 oz u s 51 oz BRAKE Type Disc self adjusting Lining minimum thickness When only 1 mm 1 32 of fixed pad is projected out of caliper Control lever adjustm...

Page 44: ...l nuts or screws electrical starter bolts N A CHASSIS Overall lenght 272 em 107 1 287 em 1113 Overall width 84 5 em 33 3 1 Overall height 111 em 43 7 Ski stance center to center 72 5 em 28 5 Ski alignment toe out 3 mm 1 8 Torque steering arm ski leg bolt 50 N m 37 lbf ft steering column handlebar 26 N m 19 lbf ft Weight 148 8 kg 328 lb 162 4 kg 358 b Bearing area 6600 cm2 1023 in2 7581 cm2 1175 in...

Page 45: ...iming mark B T D C l 1 88 mm 074 18 stroboscopic timing 6000 R P M FUEL Gas type Regular leaded or unleaded Fuel tank capacity Sl 261 Imp 5 7 gal u s 6 9 gal Lubrication type Oil injection system Oil type Bombardier oil injection oil Sl 1 5 I Imp 53 oz u s 51 oz BRAKE Type Disc self adjusting Lining minimum thickness When only 1 mm 1 32 of fixed pad is projected out of caliper Control lever adjust...

Page 46: ...0 001 CONVERSION FACTORS TO CONVERT TOt MULTIPLY BY lbf ft lbf in 12 imp oz U S oz 0 96 imp gal U S gal 1 2 in mm 25 4 in em 2 54 ft m 0 3 MPH km h 1 61 in2 cm2 6 45 in3 cm3 16 39 imp oz ml 28 41 U S oz ml 29 57 imp gal I 4 55 U S gal I 3 79 oz g 28 35 lb kg 0 45 lbf N 4 4 lbf in N m 0 11 lbf ft N m 1 36 lbf in2 kPa 6 89 Fahrenheit Celsius F 32 1 8 Celsius Fahrenheit C X 1 8 32 The international s...

Page 47: ...NOTES _____________________ 4 5 ...

Page 48: ...11 Between seat and fuel tank C 12 On taillight C 13 Near voltage regulator WARNING Ensure all terminals T are properly crimped on the wires and all connector housings are properly fastened Electric starting LOCATION OF CONNECTOR HOUSINGS REFER TO DIAGRAM C 1 On engine right side C 2 On engine right side C 3 On engine right side C 4 On ignition switch C 5 In console left side C 6 Near steering col...

Page 49: ...GRAM Manual startin9 GENERATING COIL C 3 LIGHTING COIL BK YL BK YL YL BK IGNITION MODULE VOLTAGE REGULATOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH YL BK HEADLAMP 160 60 W l __J DIMMER SWITCH HIGH LOW BULB 5WI SPEEDOMETER IOPTIONAL 47 ...

Page 50: ...HATTERY KEADlAMP 60 60 W 48 ...

Page 51: ...py of this registration card when informing of a change of ownership ICHANGE Of ADDRESS I IVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER I I I I I I I I I I OLD ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE NEW ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE I 1 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP I IVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER I I I I I I I I I I IThe ownership of this vehicle is transferred I ...

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