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Summary of Contents for Escapade 1988

Page 1: ...operators manual...

Page 2: ...Bombardier Inc BOMBARDIER INC VALCOURT QUEBEC ALPINE FORMULA SAFARI CANADA JOE 2LO BLIZZARD FUTURA SKANDIC BOMBARDIER GRAND PRIX SPECIAL SKI DOO CARRY BOOSE MIRAGE SONIC H CITATION MOTO SKI SPIRIT EL...

Page 3: ...r page of this manual A WARNING Maintenance proce T dures and tightening torques must be strictly adhered to never attempt re pairs unless the appropriate tools are available The information and compo...

Page 4: ...oad 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...

Page 5: ...N Frequency steering mechanism drive slide chaincase oil level oil injection system driven pulley MAINTENANCE Maintenance belt guard removal drive belt removal and installation drive belt condition ne...

Page 6: ...ferable 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 slide...

Page 7: ...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 o...

Page 8: ...Operator Manual provided with the vehicle at the time of delivery 0 Will the entire warranty be void or cancelled if I do not or maintain my new snowmobile exactly as in the Operator s Manual A The ar...

Page 9: ...Bombardier products are of primary concern to your authorized dealer and Bombardier Inc Normally any problems that arise in connection with the sales transaction or the operation of your snowmobile wi...

Page 10: ...land 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 BO...

Page 11: ...to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft Vehicle serial number A019000001 Vehicle serial number meaning 0000 00000 Model no Vehicle no A000000013 A009005002 1988 Stratos and Escapade have 3629...

Page 12: ...t of the transmission When released engine speed returns automatically to idle 10 E A c 14 ____ _ ____ _ _ _ H _ __ ____ G v _ _ _ Q __ _ p J Speedometer K Tachometer L Electric fuel level gauge MJ Hi...

Page 13: ...d could damage starter mechanism D Headlamp Dimmer Switch The dimmer switch allows correct selec tion of headlamp beam To obtain high or low beam simply flick switch A008006003 E Emergency Cut Out Swi...

Page 14: ...the four 4 retaining screws Adjust the handle to the desired position A WARNING Do not adjust too high T as the brake lever may contact the windshield when turning Lock the handle in by tightening the...

Page 15: ...level Q Hood Opening Pull down the latches to unlock the hood from the anchors 0 NOTE Always lift hood gently up until stopped by restraining device WARNING It is dangerous to run an engine with the h...

Page 16: ...031 14 Tachometer The tachometer is protected with 0 1 ampere rated fuse Fuse holder is locat ed under the hood behind the tachom eter If it stops operating check fuse condition and replace if necessa...

Page 17: ...ne break in 500 ml 18 imp oz of BLIZ ZARD OIL P N 496 0135 00 or the same quantity of BOMBARDIER injec tion oil should be added to gas for the first full gas tank filling CAUTION Remove and clean T sp...

Page 18: ...lebar bolts retorque to 26 N m 19 lbf ft Pulley alignment and drive belt condition Track condition tension and alignment Lubrication steering suspension drive axle etc Electrical wiring loose connecti...

Page 19: ...top up the T gas tank before placing the vehi cle in a warm area At certain temper atures gasoline will expand and over flow Always wipe off any gasoline spillage from the snowmobile Recommended Oil...

Page 20: ...N Check that the emergency cut out switch is in the ON position A017006004 tON Ensure the tether cut out cap is in posi tion and that the cord is attached to the clothing Activate the primer 2 or 3 ti...

Page 21: ...horized dealer Allow the engine to warm before oper ating at full throttle Emergency Starting Should the rewind starter rope fray and break the engine can be started with the emergency starter rope su...

Page 22: ...ricated more frequently A009006001 20 ____________________________ 0 NOTE When lubricating grease fit tings grease until grease appears at joints Always use low temperature grease P N 413 7061 00 WARN...

Page 23: ...ess Lubricate ski pivot and ski bushing A019006003 lower Reinstall boot and secure the spring Coat stabilizer bar bushing with grease RH ski inside view A019006004 Drive Axle Lubricate at grease fitti...

Page 24: ...ing the spark plug socket remove the filler cap then using a rigid wire as a dipstick check oil level The oil level on the dipstick should be 50 65 mm 2 to 2 112 Refill as required using Bombardier ch...

Page 25: ...en the driven pulley push and twist sliding half Thoroughly clean the driven pulley shaft Apply a light film of low temperature grease on the shaft Always wipe off surplus 0 NOTE Activate the sliding...

Page 26: ...NING Only perform such T procedures as detailed in this man ual It is recommended that dealer as sistance be periodically obtained on other components systems not cov ered in this manual Unless otherw...

Page 27: ...lley support 1o Pull hair pin 3 Raise driven pulley support A003003004 2 Remove clevis pin 3 Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the sliding half Hold in fully open position 4 Slip slackene...

Page 28: ...f less than 32 mm 1 1 4 in replace the drive belt New Drive Belt When installing a new drive belt break in period of 25 km 15 miles is strongly recommended 0 NOTE Always store a spare belt in a manner...

Page 29: ...ey insulator tip indicates a lean mixture caused by carburetor high speed mixture adjusted too lean wrong spark plug heat range incor rect fuel mixture ratio or a leaking seal or gasket Overheated lig...

Page 30: ...a T battery being charged are highly explosive Always charge in a well ven tilated area Keep battery away from cigarettes or open flames Avoid skin contact with electrolyte Suspension Condition Visua...

Page 31: ...est elevation more is dis tributed on the skis blocks A021005001 pos1t1on the weight is from the skis to the track 0 NOTE For deep snow condition or hill climbing it is recommended to place the front...

Page 32: ...n The shorter the belt the lesser the weight transferred to the track thus maintaining a more positive direction Adjusting holes on the stop per allow to adjust it according to drivers requirements fi...

Page 33: ...inable contact an autho rized dealer 0 NOTE Track tension and align ment are inter related Do not ad just one without the other Alignment Start the engine and accelerate slightly so that track turns s...

Page 34: ...of six 6 positions numbered from 1 to 6 Note that for casting purposes nu meral one 1 appears as a dot Each of these positions provides an increase or a decrease in numerical order of the en gine spe...

Page 35: ...a toe out of 3 mm 1 8 when they are in a straight ahead position To check measure the distance between inner ski runner at the front then at the rear The front distance should be 3 mm 1 8 more than t...

Page 36: ...attachments and muffler ball joint Replace the springs and or tighten if nec essary CAUTION Do not operate vehicle T with muffler disconnected other wise serious engine damage will occur Engine Head N...

Page 37: ...those particular require ments Ask your authorized dealer for more information on high altitude kit availability Oil Injection System Injection Oil Filter Condition Inspect oil filter at least once a...

Page 38: ...r vicing 36 ____________________________ Headlamp Beam Aiming The angle of the been pre adjusted prior to a readjustment is necessary the vehicle on a flat surface 381 em 12 6 from a wall or screen Wi...

Page 39: ...bare fingers it shortens it s operating life If by mistake glass is touched clean it with a glass cleaner that will not leave a film on the bulb A002004009 Retainer clips If taillight bulb is burnt e...

Page 40: ...rack does not stay in contact with the cement 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 temper...

Page 41: ...Restart engine and run at idle 9 Using the primer valve inject oil un til the engine dies or until a suffi cient quantity of oil has entered the engine approximately 25 complete strokes of the primer...

Page 42: ...eless metal pro tector if unavailable use petroleum jelly 7 Store unit in a cool dry place 0 NOTE To prevent battery from discharging store it on a wooden shelf away from moisture A stored bat tery mu...

Page 43: ...tripped wires or damaged insulation Thoroughly inspect the vehicle and tight en loose bolts nuts and linkage 0 NOTE Leave the drive belt off the pulleys for the entire storage pe riod Suspension Stopp...

Page 44: ...ditions seem less than satisfacto ry replace with genuine Bombardier parts or suitable equivalents TO BE PERFORMED BY DEALER TO BE PERFORMED BY OWNER 0 0 0 0 Check steering alignment and ski runner co...

Page 45: ...es to see your authorized dealer Check that emergency cut out switch is at the upper position ON and the tether cut out switch cap is snapped over the receptacle Check for fouled or defective spark pl...

Page 46: ...arts with If the ignition system still seems contact your autho rized dealer 5 Engine If unable to locate specific sym contact your authorized Engine continually 1 Faulty spark plug Check item 3 of En...

Page 47: ...er wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools A E I 8 F A001001016 A Screwdriver G B Socket 10 13 mm C Open end wrench 10 13 mm H D Socket wrench handle I E Starter rope J F Socket 21 26 mm c...

Page 48: ...49 2 Ski stance center to center 92 1 em 32 25 Ski alignment toe out 3 mm 1 8 measured between inner runners Torque steering column handlebar 26 N m 19 lbf ft Weight 201 8 kg 445 Ib 217 7 kg 480 lb Be...

Page 49: ...ratos 12 v 160 w 60 55 W HAL 5 21 w 5W 5W 2W 30 A 1 A BR9ES 0 4 mm 0 016 2 29 mm 090 6000 R P M Regular leaded or unleaded 28 6 liters 6 3 gals 7 6 gals Bombardier snowmobile injection oil 2 6 liters...

Page 50: ...ON 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 I...

Page 51: ...NOTES ______________________ _______________ 49...

Page 52: ...ENGINE RIGHT SIDE C 4 ON ENGINE RIGHT SIDE C 5 ON IGNITION SWITCH C 6 IN CONSOLE LEFT SIDE C 7 NEAR STEERING COLUMN C 8 NEAR STEERING COLUMN C 9 IN HOOD NEAR INSTRUMENT LOCATION C 10 IN HOOD NEAR INS...

Page 53: ...ARTER 1 1 1 OPTIONAL 1 I ____ I BATTERY Ol IFOR ELECTRIC BK ijZ a STARTER OPTIONAL of BULB 15 21 WI OIL LEVER SENDER IGNITION SWITCH BKIYL BK a5 z 0 0 0 a a 0 r r 4 4 a HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LIGHTS C 5...

Page 54: ...L BK 52 ____________________________ IGNITION SWITCH BKIYL BK C 5 BK YL a z r r t r Yl YL GY GY VI YLIBK BL HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM Oil LEVEL INDICATOR LIGHTS C 6 FUEL GAUGE TETHER CUT OUT SWTICH EMERGENC...

Page 55: ...tocopy of this registration card when informing of a change of ownership CHANGE OF ADDRESS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OLD ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL NEW ADDRESS NAME...

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