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BOMBARDIER formula Plus 1986, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ... Inc BOMBARDIER INC ALPINE FUTURA SAFARI VALCOURT QUEBEC BLIZZARD GRAND PRIX SF1ECIAL SKANDIC CANADA JOE 2LO BOMBARDIER MIRAGE SKI DOO CARRY BOOSE MOTO SKI SONIC H CITATION NORDIK SPIRIT ELAN NUVIK SUPER SONIC Quality ELITE OLYMPIOUE T NT Service EVEREST ROTAX TUNDRA FORMULA RV ULTRA SONIC Litho d in Canada Trademarks of Bombardier Inc All rights reserved Bombardier Inc ...

Page 3: ...rect use WARNING The engines and the corresponding components iden tified in this manual should not be uti lized on 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 Bombardier Inc however maintains a policy of continuous impro vement of its products wi...

Page 4: ...ld 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 for a long period it is sug gested to protect it against the inclemen cy of the weather with a snowmobile cover Do not lubricate throttle and or brake cables and housings Only perform procedures as detailed in this m...

Page 5: ... disk brake and driven pulley slide suspension chain 17 17 case oil level oil injection system rotary valve system 19 MAINTENANCE Chart belt guard removal drive belt removal and installation drive belt con dition new drive belt brake condition brake adjustment spark plugs sus pension condition stopper strap condition suspension adjustment track con dition track tension and alignment drive pulley d...

Page 6: ...anty is transferable to subsequent 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 slider shoes spark plugs bulbs runners on skis Replacement parts and or accessories which are not genuine BOMBARDIER parts and or accessories Damage resulting from installation of parts other than genu...

Page 7: ...some states or provinces do not allow limi tations 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 representation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBA...

Page 8: ...esented 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 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 Voided or Cancelled However if a particu...

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

Page 10: ...foundland Labrador Offices Riverside Drive P O Box 1050 Corner Brook Newfoundland A2H 6J3 709 634 3533 81 Kenmount Road P O Box 8127 St John s Newfoundland A 1B 3N 1 709 722 6700 HUDSON S BAY CO LTD 165 Hymus Blvd Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 1G2 514 697 8500 North West Territories Franklin District Keewatin g _____________ AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS BOMBARDIER CORPORATION All States excluding Alaska SERVI...

Page 11: ... purposes or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft 462 ENGINE TYPE ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER TRACK SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER A009005002 VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER A015007001 I ooooJooooo I I I Vehicle no Model no 0 NOTE We strongly recommend that you take note of all the serial numbers on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company It will surely help in the event a snowmobile i...

Page 12: ...p dimmer switch E Emergency cut out switch F Tether cut due switch G Rewind starter handle H Primer Adjustable steering handle 10________________________ H 1 r G a 0 J Speedometer K Tachometer optional on some models L Temperature gauge M Injection oil level pilot lamp red N High beam pilot lamp blue 0 Tank cap fuel gauge on some models P Electric fuel level gauge optional on some models Q Hood op...

Page 13: ...beam simply flick the switch E Emergency Cut Out Switch A push pull type switch located on the right side of the handlebar To stop the engine in an emergency push the but ton to the lower off position and simul taneously apply the brakes To start en gine button must be at the upper on position tON OFF Upper position Before starting A017006004 Lower position to stop engine The driver of this vehicl...

Page 14: ...g dial indi cates the number of revolutions per minute RPM of the engine 12 ______________________ rCAUTION The tachometer is T protected by a fuse if tachome ter stops operating check fuse condi tion and if necessary replace The fuse is 0 1 amp Do not use a higher rated fuse as this can cause severe damage to the tachometer L Temperature Gauge The gauge indicates engine coolant temperature Normal...

Page 15: ...dangerous to run an engine with the hood open un fastened or removed Tool Box Formula SP Only Located under the hood To gain ac cess tilt hood Ideal location for spare plugs rope first aid kit flashlight etc Tool Bag Formula MX Plus Only To gain access tilt hood Ideal location for spare plugs rope first aid kit flash light etc Fuse Holder models equip ped with a tachometer only Tachometer The tach...

Page 16: ...l 18 imp oz of BLIZ ZARD OIL should be added to the first full fuel tank filling r CAUTION Remove and clean T spark plugs after engine break in Belt A new drive belt requires a break in period of 25 km 15 miles 10 Hour Inspection As with any precision piece of mechan ical equipement we suggest that after the first 10 hours of operation or 30 days after the purchase whichever comes first your vehic...

Page 17: ...nly Steering arm retighten Handlebar bolts retorque to 26 N m 19 lbf ft Pulley alignment and drive belt condition Track condition tension and alignment Suspension torque rear axle screw to 48 N m 35 lbf ft Formula MX Plus only Lubrication steering suspension drive axle Electrical wiring loose connections stripped wires damaged insulation tighten all loose bolts nuts and linkage Operation of lighti...

Page 18: ... provides out standing lubrication engine cleanliness and minimum spark plug fouling If Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil is unavailable substitute with BLIZ ZARD OIL P N 496 0135 00 CAUTION Never use outboard T or straight mineral oils Oil Injection System Always maintain a sufficient amount of Bombardier Snowmobile injection oil in the injection oil tank Formula SP A009002018 Maximum 13 mm 1 2...

Page 19: ... or refill the cooling system when engine is hot Loss of fluid and possi bility of severe burns could occur if this notice is disregarded Check injection oil level Check fuel level Verify that the path ahead of the ve hicle is clear of bystanders and ob stacles WARNING Only start your snow mobile once all components are checked and functioning properly PROCEDURE __________________________ Test thr...

Page 20: ...k 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 18 ______________________ WARNING Do not start the vehi cle by the drive pulley unless it is a true emergency situation Have the vehicle repaired as soon as possible Attach emergency rope to starter grip Remove the belt guard from the vehi cle and wind th...

Page 21: ...44 00 using usual grease gun The following symbols will be used to show what type of lubricant should be used at the suitable locations Chain lube or WD 40 t Usual grease gun A000006001 0 NOTE When lubricating grease fittings grease until grease appears at joints Always use low temperature grease P N 413 7044 00 WARNING Only perform such procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that...

Page 22: ...tle and or brake cables and hous ings Lubricate upper and lower control arms and tie rod ends A015006003 20 ______________________ Grease ski legs ski pivots and idler arm Coat stabilizer sliders with grease and oil their ball joints 0 NOTE There are 33 places to lu bricate ...

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Page 24: ...ion with finger A007003031 Formula MX Plus 22 Countershaft disk brake driven pulley Formula MX Plus For proper operation disk and driven pulley must slide freely on countershaft So lubricate slightly and evenly W CAUTION Do not lubricate ex T cessively as the lubricant could contact and soil brake pads and or drive belt Slide Suspension Formula SP Lubricate front and rear arms at grease fittings F...

Page 25: ...NOTE There are 9 grease fittings Formula MX Plus 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 ...

Page 26: ...200 ml 7 oz Formula MX Plus Check the oil level by removing the oil filler cap Oil level must be within lower and upper mark on dipstick Refill as re quired using Bombardier fhaincase oil P N 413 8019 00 200 mU Lower mark A015003011 24 0 NOTE The chaincase oil capacity is approximately 256 ml 9 imp oz Oil Injection System Always maintain a sufficient amount of Bombardier Snowmobile Injection Oil i...

Page 27: ...ntly Level should be between level lines of plastic reservoir If necessary replenish to maximum oil level line using Bombar dier Snowmobile Injection oil available from your authorized dealer Formula SP Min level A009002018 Formula MX Plus A015003013 25 ...

Page 28: ...X Plus only Muffler attachment Engine head nuts Engine mount nuts Carburetors adjustment cable inspection Injection oil filter condition Oil injection pump adjustment Cooling system Headlamp beam aiming General inspection WARNING Only 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...

Page 29: ...e without the drive belt in stalled Running an unloaded engine is dangerous Formula SP 1 Tilt the hood and remove the belt guard 2 Unlock and raise driven pulley sup port A004003006 Driven pulley support 3 Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the sliding half Hold in fully open position A007003020 4 Slip slackened belt over the top edge of the sliding half A004003008 5 Slip the belt out ...

Page 30: ...ssive R P M with frozen track fast starts without warm up period burred sheave oil on belt or distorted spare belt Contact your dealer Check the drive belt width Replace it if less than 32 mm 1 1 4 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 to allow its natural shape to be maintained Brake C...

Page 31: ...ur servicing dealer t 13 mm 112 approx A008006002 Spark Plugs Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the spark plugs Check the condition of the plugs A brownish tip reflects ideal condi tions Carburetor adjustments spark plug heat range etc are correct A black insulator tip indicates fouling caused by carburetor idle speed mix ture and or high speed mixture too rich incorrect fuel mixture rati...

Page 32: ...r driver s weight Use the special keys located in tool box Adjuster blocks Driver s weight Surface condition We1ght on skis 30 _____________________ When the front adjuster blocks are at the lowest elevation more weight is dis tnbuted on the skis At the highest posi tion the weight is transferred from the skis to the track 0 NOTE For deep snow condition or hill climbing it is recommended to place ...

Page 33: ...is to the track 0 NOTE For deep snow condition or hill climbing it is recommended to place the front spring cam at position 4 or 5 For hard surface riding place it at position 1 2 or 3 Rear Spring Driver s Weight kg lb From Up to Cam position 64 140 1 64 140 73 160 2 73 160 82 180 3 82 180 4 5 To adjust use the adjustment key sup plied Spray some WD 40 between spring and spring collar W CAUTION Th...

Page 34: ...ICAL A015005021 13 mm 1 2 approx W CAUTION Too much tension T will result in power loss and ex cessive stresses on suspension com ponents If necessary to adjust loosen the rear idler wheel retaining screws and the adjuster bolt lock nuts then loosen or tighten the adjuster screws located on the inner side of the rear idler wheels If correct tension is unattainable con tact your dealer 0 NOTE On th...

Page 35: ...o 48 N m 35 lbf ft after adjustment TYPICAL Retighten A014005021 Restart engine rotate track slowly and recheck alignment Drive Pulley Inspect the Duralon bushing condition by checking the free play of the sliding half pulley This is achieved by restrain ing the inner half and checking if the sli ding half moves in the direction of the arrows more than 3 mm 1 8 If so contact your authorized dealer...

Page 36: ... control arms and links tie rods 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 proper vehicle control Steering Adjustment Formula SP 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 l...

Page 37: ...ld be done only by an authorized dealer Muffler attachment The engine exhaust system parts are vital toward efficient muffler function Check all attachments Replace the springs and or tighten if necessary W CAUTION Do not operate vehi T cle with muffler disconnected otherwise serious engine damage will occur Engine Head Nuts With the engine cold check that the engine head nuts are tight and equall...

Page 38: ...t T the idle speed by using the air screw Severe engine damage can oc cur If idle speed is unattainable con tact your authorized dealer Oil Injection System Injection Oil Filter Condition Inspect oil filter at least once a month Insure that filter is not obstructed by foreign particles if so see your dealer rCAUTION An obstructed injec T tion oil filter will cause oil starva tion resulting in seri...

Page 39: ...ack Headlamp Beam Aiming The angle of the headlamp beam has been pre adjusted prior to delivery Should you wish re adjustment place the vehicle on a flat surface 7 6 m 25 from a wall or screen 90 Headlamp horizontal Wall center lme 76 ml251 fV SIDE VIEW G l d roun A002004006 With the suspension correctly adjusted the rider seated on the vehicle and the high beam ON check that the center of high in...

Page 40: ...as electric current flows A002004009 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 Inspection Check the electrical wiring and compo nents retighten loose connections Check for stripped wires or damaged insulation Thoroughly inspect the ve hicle and tighten loose bo...

Page 41: ...estle 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 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 at all grease fittings Wipe off surplus Re...

Page 42: ...oolant hose from water pump Connect drain hose onto water pump 40 _______________________ Put both hose ends into the con tainer Then remove coolant tank cap and lift the rear of the vehicle to drain the heat exchangers When the coolant level is low enough remove the hose from thermostat housing A013002009 A013002010 Water pump Thermostat housing CAUTION To prevent rust for T mation or freezing co...

Page 43: ...mp When the coolant level is low enough remove the engine bleed screw and lift the rear of vehicle to drain the heat exchangers CAUTION To prevent rust for T mation in the cooling system al ways replenish the system with the recommended solution 60 antifreeze 40 water Pure antifreeze without water produces premature freezing Always use ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors spe...

Page 44: ...ne end of the hose to the inlet of the primer valve and place the other end in a Bombardier Snowmobile Injec tion Oil container 42 _______________________ 7 Activate the primer in order to fill it with oil 8 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...

Page 45: ...ion 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 during storage rCAUTION If for some reason the T snowmobile has to be stored out side it is necessary to cover it with an opaque tarpaulin This caution will pre vent the sun rays and the grime from affecting the plastic components and the vehicle finish Gener...

Page 46: ...ed inside fuel tank 0 Refill gas tank 0 Check track condition tension and alignment 0 Check and lubricate suspension 0 Inspect drive belt and install 0 Check throttle cable for damage and free operation 0 Check steering steering alignment and ski runners condition Formula SP 0 Check steering ski legs camber adjustments and ski runners condition Formula MX Plus Check electrical wiring broken wire d...

Page 47: ...d over the receptacle Check for fouled or defective spark plug Ois connect spark plug wire unscrew plug and remove from cylinder head Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug on engine cowl being careful to hold awayfrom spark plughole Follow engine starting procedure and check for spark If no sparks appear replace spark plug If trou ble persists contact your dealer 4 Clogged fuel line water or Chec...

Page 48: ...still 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 starts with difficult 2 Overheated Carburetor too lean see your dealer 3 Engine timing incorrectly set Contact your dealer Snowmobile cannot 1 Drive Belt Check for damaged or worn drive belt Replac...

Page 49: ... wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools G A Screwdriver B Socket 10 I 13 mm c Open end wrench 10 I 13 mm D Socket wrench handle E Starter rope F Socket 21 I 26 mm B 0 c D F H G Hexagonal wrench Formula SP only H Spring collar adjustment key Formula SP only I Spring collar adjustment key Formula MX Plus only 47 ...

Page 50: ...8 ml 20 oz 4 7 L 164 oz 158 oz M8 23 N m 117 lbf ltl M8 21 N m 115 lbloltl M6 9 N m 180 lbf inl M22 95 N m 170 lbl ftl M10 38 N m 128 lbf ftl M8 24 N m 118 lbf ftl 266 7 em 1105 1 96 5 em 138 1 99 em 139 1 81 9 em 132 25 1 3 mm lva J 50 N m 137 lbf ftl 26 N m 119 lbf ftl 197 kg 1434 lbl 7065 em2 11095 in2J 2 79 kPa 1 396 lb in2J 48 FORMULA MX FORMULA PLUS 467 537 2 69 5 mm 12 736 1 72 0 mm 12 835 ...

Page 51: ... mm 1 016 1 0 4 mm 1 016 1 0 4 mm 1 016 1 Ignition timing timing mark B T D C 1 75 mm 1 069 1 117 5 2 5 mm 1 098 1 121 1 75 mm 1 069 1 llrl stroboscopic timing BODO R P M BODO R P M 6000 R P M FUEL Gas type Regular leaded or unleaded Premium leaded or unleaded 192 octane Fuel tank capacity Sl 28 6 L 40 9 L 40 9 L Imp 6 3 gal 9 0 gal 9 0 gal u s 7 6 gal 10 8 gal 10 8 gal Injection oil type Bombardi...

Page 52: ...BULB 5W BULB 2W FUELlEVELSENSOA SWITCH LAMP 10W FUSE 0 1 A RESISTOR 30 0 TEMPERATURE SENSOR _f _ I L n FUEL GAUGE IOPTIONALON SOME MODELS r i t lliL COLOUR CODES w eo l BK BLACK GN GREEN WH WHITE GY GREY RD RED VI VIOLET o BL BLUE OR ORANGE YL YELLOW BR BROWN WARNING Ensure all terminals are properly crimped on the wires and all connector housings are proper ly fastened HEADLAMP a s D c r 2 loG en...

Page 53: ... per hour PREFIXES SYMBOL k MEANING one thousand one hundredth of a one thousandth of a c m CONVERSION FACTORS TOt lbf in u s oz U S gal mm em m km h cm2 cm3 ml ml L L g kg N kPa Celsius Farenheit SYMBOL m kg N L oc kPa N m km h VALUE 1 000 0 01 0 001 MULTIPLY BY 12 00 0 96 1 20 25 40 2 54 0 30 1 61 6 45 16 39 28 41 29 57 4 55 3 79 28 35 0 45 4 40 0 11 1 36 6 89 F 32 X 5 9 C X 1 8 32 The internati...

Page 54: ...NOTES ______________________ ...

Page 55: ...ip is transferred Also enclose a photocopy of this registration card when mforming of a change of ownership CHANGE OF ADDRESS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OLD ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE NEW ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The ownership of this vehicle is transferred FROM NAME NO ST...

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