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Summary of Contents for formula mx 1987

Page 1: ...operator s manual 1 414 6063 00...

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

Page 3: ...product s other than those mentioned on the cover page of this manual The information illustrations and com ponents system descriptions contained in this manual are correct at time of pu blication Bo...

Page 4: ...k racks etc could severely affect the stability and safety of your vehicle Avoid adding on accessories that alter the basic vehicle configuration Whenever the vehicle is parked outdoors overnight or f...

Page 5: ...n mechanism drive axle counters haft disk brake and driven pulley slide suspension chaincase oil level oil injection system rotary valve system 20 MAINTENANCE Chart belt guard removal drive belt remov...

Page 6: ...quent owner s for remainder of warran ty period from original date of sale 5 EXCLUSIONS ARE NOT WARRANTED Normal wear on all items such as but not limited to drive belts bulbs slider shoes runners on...

Page 7: ...ns 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 representatio...

Page 8: ...on card is presented 0 Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my snowmobile A In this Operator Manual provided with the vehicle at the time of first sale 0 Will the entire...

Page 9: ...al 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 deal...

Page 10: ...rook Newfoundland A2H 6J3 709 634 3533 81 Kenmount Road P O Box 8127 St John s Newfoundland A1B 3N 1 709 722 6700 HUDSON S BAY CO LTD 165 Hymus Blvd Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 1G2 514 697 8500 North Wes...

Page 11: ...anty purposes or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER A015002019 Vehicle serial number meaning 0000 00000 Model no Vehicle no A000000013 TRACK SERIAL NUMBER A009005002 0...

Page 12: ...cy cut out switch F Tether cut out switch G Rewind starter handle H Primer Adjustable steering handle A015007002 10_________________________ J Speedometer KJ Tachometer L Temperature gauge MJ Injectio...

Page 13: ...as a voltage peak may be pro duced when the engine starts running D Headlamp Dimmer Switch The dimmer switch located on left side of handlebar allows correct selection of headlamp beam To obtain high...

Page 14: ...igh as the brake lever may con tact the windshield when turning Lock the steering handle in place by tightening the four 4 retaining screws to 26 N m 191bf ftl Reinstall steering pad J Speedometer The...

Page 15: ...e is located in the dashboard and allows driver to observe the fuel level while riding the snowmo bile Q Hood Opening Pull down the latches to unhook the hood from its anchors 0 NOTE Always lift hood...

Page 16: ...le accelerations prolonged cruising speeds and lugging are detrimental dur ing the break in period 0 NOTE To assure additional pro tection during the initial engine break in 500 ml 18 imp oz of BLIZ Z...

Page 17: ...rque to 25 N m 18 lbf ft Handlebar bolts retorque to 26 N m 19 lbf ft Driven pulley preload Pulley alignment and drive belt condition Track condition tension and alignment Suspension torque rear axle...

Page 18: ...nliness and minimum spark plug fouling If Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil is unavailable substitute with BLIZ ZARD OIL P N 496 0135 00 W CAUTION Never use outboard T or straight mineral oils Oil I...

Page 19: ...d use a solution of 3 parts of antifreeze for 2 parts of water 60 antifreeze 40 water See cooling system in storage section 0 NOTE Always use ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion in hibitor...

Page 20: ...E Primer is not necessary when the engine is warm Manual Starting Insert the key in the ignition and turn to ON position Grasp manual starter handle firmly and pull slowly until a resistance is felt t...

Page 21: ...rope supplied with the tool kit 0 NOTE The spark plug socket can be used as an emergency starter gnp WARNING Do not wind starting rope around your hand Hold rope by the handle only A007003030 WARNING...

Page 22: ...om Bardahl BCS 362 dry WD 40 20 _________________________ Other grease fittings require low tem perature grease P N 413 7056 00 using usual grease gun The following symbols will be used to show what t...

Page 23: ...cate throt tle and or brake cables and hous ings Lubricate upper and lower control arms and tie rod ends A015006003 Grease ski legs ski pivots and idler arm Coat stabilizer sliders with grease and oil...

Page 24: ...A015006006 A015006004 22 _ _ _ __...

Page 25: ...09 Countershaft disk brake driven pulley For proper operation disk and driven pul ley must slide freely on countershaft So lubricate slightly and evenly A015003010 W CAUTION Do not lubricate ex T cess...

Page 26: ...grease fittings A015005002 Lubricate rear suspension at grease fittings Front arm upper and lower axle Front swing arm upper and lower axle Front shackles Rear arm upper and lower axle Rear shackle en...

Page 27: ...ection System Always maintain a sufficient amount of Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil in the Injection oil tank W CAUTION Check level and refill T every time you refuel Do not overfill Oil injectio...

Page 28: ...ly perform such procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that an au thorized assistance be periodically ob tained on other components systems not covered in this manual Unless otherwise...

Page 29: ...NING Never start or run engine without the drive belt in stalled Running an unloaded engine is dangerous 1 Tilt the hood and remove the belt guard 2 Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the...

Page 30: ...e 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 fab ric If a...

Page 31: ...bar grip brake pads must be re placed Replacement must be perform ed by an authorized dealer A015003016 13 mm 112 A008006002 Brake Adjustment The brake mechanism is a self adjusting type If a quicker...

Page 32: ...010 CAUTION If spark plug condi T tion is not ideal contact your au thorized dealer Check spark plug gap using a wire feeler gauge Reinstall plugs and connect wires Suspension Condition Check all fron...

Page 33: ...tween spring and spring collar _ CAUTION There must be two T thrust washers between spring and spring collar If any is missing do not attempt to adjust spring collar and see an authorized dealer for i...

Page 34: ...nment Tension Lift the rear of vehicle and support with a mechanical stand Allow the slide to extend normally The gap should be 30 mm 1 3116 in between the slider shoe and the bottom inside of the tra...

Page 35: ...gnment ensure that the track is free of particles which could be thrown out while it is rotating Keep hands tools feet and clothing clear of track Ensure no one is standing in close proximity to the v...

Page 36: ...Example vehicle at sea level during full acce leration in normal conditions Adjustment Engine speed screw Position no 2 7600 R P M Position no 3 7800 R P M standard position Position no 4 8000 R P M P...

Page 37: ...ds ball joints ski coupler bolts etc If necessary replace or retighten Check the condition of the skis and the ski runners Replace if worn WARNING Excessively worn skis and or ski runners will hinder...

Page 38: ...e gularly and dry as needed Carburetors Adjustment _ CAUTION Never operate your T snowmobile with the air intake silencer disconnected Serious engine damage will occur if this notice is dis regarded _...

Page 39: ...T be adjusted before adjusting the oil injection pump Make sure the idle speed is 1800 2000 R P M To check adjustment eliminate the throt tle cable free play by pressing the throt tle lever until a l...

Page 40: ...ulb 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 CAUTION Never touch glass T portion of new halogen b...

Page 41: ...tle The snowmobile should be stored in such a way that the track does not stay in contact with the ce ment floor or bare ground 0 NOTE The track should be rotat ed periodically every 40 days Do not re...

Page 42: ...inserted as deep as possible into the lower hose of the tank WARNING Use PRIMER PUMP to siphon the coolant mixture Do not siphon with your mouth The coolant mixture is poison and can be fatal is swal...

Page 43: ...k and release the cap to the first step to release the pressure Loss of fluid and possibility of severe burns could occur if this notice is disre garded Engine and Primer Lubrication Engine internal p...

Page 44: ...rage period 1O The engine stopped remove the sparks plugs and pour approximate ly 85 ml 3 fl oz Imp of oil into the cylinders 11 Crank the engine to allow the crank shaft to turn 2 or 3 revolutions 12...

Page 45: ...rts with metal protector Wax the hood and the painted portion of the frame for better protection 0 NOTE Apply wax on glossy fin ish only Protect the vehicle with a cover to prevent dust accumulation d...

Page 46: ...filter filter is located inside fuel tank 0 Clean air filter 0 Refill gas tank 0 Check track condition tension and alignment 0 Check and lubricate suspension 0 Inspect drive belt and install 0 Check t...

Page 47: ...ceptacle Check for fouled or defective spark plug Dis connect spark plug wire unscrevv plug and remove from cylinder head Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug on engine cowl being careful to hold aw...

Page 48: ...ll seems faulty contact your dealer 5 Engine If unable to locate specific symptoms contact your dealer Engine continually 1 Spark plug Check item 3of Engine turns over but fails to backfires start or...

Page 49: ...ic tools such as screwdriver wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools A eF TlD E G A Screwdriver B Socket 10 I 13 mm C Open end wrench 10 I 13 mm D Socket wrench handle A015001002 B c D F H...

Page 50: ...in1 Torque engine head nuts M8 20 N m 115 lbf ftl crankcase nuts M8 20 N m 115 lbf ftl M6 9 N m 180 lbf inl magneto ring nut M22 100 N m 174 lbf ftl crankcase engine support 11 N m 180 lbf inl nuts e...

Page 51: ...fuel gauge 2W Fuse tachometer 0 1 A Spark plug type NGK BR9ES gap 0 4 mm 1 016 1 Ignition timing timing mark B T D C 2 5 mm 1 098 1 1 7 mm 1 069 stroboscopic timing 6000 R P M FUEL Gas type Premium F...

Page 52: ...7 COLOUR CODES BK BLACK WH WHITE RD RED BL BLUE YL YELLOW GN GREEN GY GREY VI VIOLET OR ORANGE BR BROWN l r Rr 301 TETHERCU TOUTSWITCH l WARNING Ensure all terminals are properly crimped on the wires...

Page 53: ...one thousandth of 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 im...

Page 54: ...NOTES____________________...

Page 55: ...lose a photocopy of this registration card when informing of a change of ownership CHANGE OF ADDRESS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER I I I I I I I I I I I OLD ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT CITY STATE PROVI...

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