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Summary of Contents for Ski-Doo 1978 Series

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Page 2: ...rmation Centre After Sales Service Department Bombardier Limited Valcourt Quebec Canada JOE2LO Suggested Retail Price 2 50 First copy free with unit purchased 480013800 The following are trademarks of Bom bardier Limited BOMBARDIER EVEREST SKI DOO MIRAGE ALPINE NORDIC BLIZZARD OLYMPIQUE CARRY BOOSE SKI BOOSE ELAN T NT ELITE ...

Page 3: ... times Although the Alpine model is intended for utilitarian use rather than recre ational for simplicity it has been in cluded in this operator manual 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 manual emphasizes particular in formation denoted by the wording and symbols W...

Page 4: ...owmobile is not designed to be driven or operated on black top bare earth or other abrasive surfa ces On such surfaces abnormal and excessive wear of critical parts is inevitable Only perform procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other components systems not covered in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turne...

Page 5: ...ering mechanism chaincase oil level gearbox oil level drive pulley driven pulley 12 16 MAINTENANCE Spark plug battery suspension condition track condition track tension and alignment carburetor adjustment drive belt steering mechanism drive chain tension brake steering adjustment engine head nuts engine mount nuts muffler attachment fan belt general inspection ventilation headlamp adjustment bulb ...

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Page 7: ...eter U Tether Cut Out Switch M Gear Shift Lever Key operated 4 POSition switch To start engine turn key fully clockwise to START position and hold Return key to ON position immediately engine has started To stop engine turn key coun ter clockwise to OFF position To illu minate both headlamp and taillight turn key to LIGHTS position The dimmer switch located on left side of handlebar allows correct...

Page 8: ...se is 1 amps Do not use a higher rated fuse as this can cause severe dam age to the tachometer 6 The speedometer is linked directly to the drive axle Direct reading dial indi cates the speed of the vehicle Odom eter records the total number of dis tance travelled Attach tether cord to wrist or other convenient location then snap tether cut out cap over receptacle before starting engine If emergenc...

Page 9: ... WARNING Never use a lite match or open flame to check fuel level With Bombardier Rotax snowmobile engines a break in period is required before running the vehicle at full throttle Engine s manufacturer re commendation is 10 to 15 operating hours During this period a richer mix ture is needed i e 40 parts of gas for 1 part of 50 1 Bombardier oil Maxi mum throttle should not exceed however brief fu...

Page 10: ...portance of using the correct fuel mixture cannot be overstressed An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious en gine damage Recommended fuel ratio is 50 1 5 gallons of regular gasoline plus 1 can of 50 1 concentrated Bombardier snowmobile oil correct fuel mixture O NOTE To facilitate fuel mixing oil should be kept at room tempe rature 8 To mix the gasoline and oil always use a separate clean conta...

Page 11: ... certain temperatures gasoline will expand and overflow IW Check fuel level IW Check that the skis and the track are not frozen to the ground or snow surface and that the steering oper ates freely Activate the throttle control lever several times to check that it oper ates easily and smoothly The throttle control lever must return to idle position when released fl Activate the brake control lever ...

Page 12: ...cut out button is in the re non and that the cord IS attached to leased upper position your clothing Check that the emer gency cut out button is in the re 4 Turn ignition key clockwise until lease upper position starter engages If engine does not 5 Grasp manual starter handle firmly start on first try key m st be turned and pull slowly until a resistance is fully back to OFF each time felt then pu...

Page 13: ...he emergency rope should be positioned behind one bolt head of the pulley Elan Twin Cylinder Pull vigorously as per usual manual starting to start engine WARNING Do not start the vehi cle by the drive pulley unless it is a true emergency situation have the vehicle repaired assoon as possible Remove pulley from vehicle and wind the emergency rope tight around the drive pulley between the sliding ha...

Page 14: ...riodically obtained on other components systems not cov ered in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance procedures For any procedure that may require re moval of console proceed as follows 1 Unlock latch where console and dashpanel meet 2 Push the console downward then tilt away from engine To reinstall reverse procedure 12 1 Tilt cab ...

Page 15: ... disen gage pin C from bracket 3 Move pulley guard toward front of vehicle to disengage front attaching device from front bracket WARNING Never start or runen gine without drive belt installed Running an unloaded engine is dange rous 1 Tilt cab and remove pulley guard On Everest and T NT models un lock and raise driven pulley support 2 Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the sliding hal...

Page 16: ...o install drive belt follow reverse procedure Lubricate the suspension bogie wheels using low temperature grease Pump through the grease fitting at center of 14 each wheel until new grease appears at the joint of inner side of shaft On Alpine model to grease the inner side bogie wheels tilt vehicle on its side and apply pressure on track to expose grease fittings Lubricate the rear axle with low t...

Page 17: ...bottom lip of hole Reple nish as necessary by removing the filler cap using a spark plug socket Oil level Inspection plug Elan Olympique Everest and T NT Using 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 7 5 to 8 5 cm 3 to 3Y2 l Replenish as necessary O NOTE On all models the chain case oil capacity is ap...

Page 18: ...cant over full length of shaft Be care ful that lubricant does not get on inner halves of pulley 16 The following Maintenance Chart indi cates regular servicing schedules to be performed by you or your servicing dealer If these services are performed as suggested your snowmobile will gi ve you many year of low cost use WARNING Only perform such procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommend...

Page 19: ...lso be free of corro sion If cleaning is necessary remove corrosion using a stiff brush then clean with a solution of baking soda and water Rinseand dry well CAUTION Do not allow cleaning solution to enter battery It will destroy the chemical properties of the electrolyte After reconnecting battery coat bat tery terminals and connectors with pe troleum jelly to prevent corrosion Check that battery...

Page 20: ... Proceed with track alignment O NOTE Track tension and align ment are inter related Do not ad just one without checking the other Support rear of vehicle with a mechan ical stand Start the engine and accel erate slightly so that track turns slowly Check that track is well centered and turns evenly on the rear sprockets The distance between the edges of the track and the link plates should be the s...

Page 21: ...evenly on the rear sprockets The distance between track edges and link plates should be equal To correct Turn inner side adjuster boltts coun ter clockwise to bring track closer to center link platets turn clockwise to withdraw trackls from link platets Tighten link plate spring lock nuts Rotate track slowly and recheck align ment WARNING Before checking track alignment ensure that the track is fr...

Page 22: ...ntact your dealer O NOTE Track tension and align ment are inter related Do not ad just one without the other Start the engine and accelerate slightly so that track turns slowly Check that track is well centered and turns evenly Equal distance 20 _ WARNING Before checking track alignment ensure that the track isfree of all particles which could be thrown out while track is rotating Keep hands tools...

Page 23: ...WARNING A final High Speed Mixture Adjustment must be carried out only by an authorized dealer For this type of carburetor the ad justments are A Air Screw B Idle Speed Completely close the air screw until a slight seating resistance is felt then back off screw as indicated in the ve hicle specification sheet Turn idle speed screw clockwise until it contacts the throttle slide then con tinue turni...

Page 24: ...f plugs may cause carburetor ice up engine over heating Inspect belt for cracks fraying or ab normal wear uneven wear wear on one side etc If abnormal wear is noted probable cause is pulley mis alignment Contact your dealer Check drive belt width if less than sti pulated in the vehicle specification sheet replace belt O NOTE When installing a new drive belt a break in period of 15 25 km 10 15 mile...

Page 25: ...to obtain correct chain tension Replace capscrew to lock chain ten sioner in place O NOTE If the vehicle is used to carry or pull heavy loads it is ad visable to change the gear ratio Con tact your dealer for optional gears The brake mechanism on your snow mobile is an essential safety device Keep this mechanism in proper work ing condition Above all do not oper ate your snowmobile without an effe...

Page 26: ...rol level Brake should apply fully when lever is 13 mm Y in approx from handlebar grip If not do not tam per with the brake contact your ser vicing dealer Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm Ye in To check measure distance between skis at front and rear of leaf springs If necessary to adjust Loosen locks nuts of the longer tie rod Turn tie rod manually until skis are pro perly aligned Firmly retigh...

Page 27: ...spline alignment is unattainable at handlebar move lower steering bracket to obtain proper location Lower steering brack et holes are slotted With engine cold check that engine head nuts are tight and equally torqued See vehicle specifications sheet IMPORTANT The engine head nutter que should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation Check engine mount nuts for tightness Retighten if necessa...

Page 28: ...ight bulb is burnt expose bulb by re moving red plastic lens To remove unscrew the two 2 Phillips head screws Verify all lights after replace ment Center tine of intensity zone Headlamp horizontal line Iheight of headlamp t r o r hicle and tighten loose bolts nuts and linkage Inspect skis and ski runners for wear Check that the pan ventilation ho le is not blocked or obstructed Block age of the sy...

Page 29: ...way that the track does not stay in contact with the cement floor or bare ground ONOTE The track should be rota ted periodically every 40 days Do not release track tension wheel sets On Olympi identify the installation position of each set Remove cross shaft from each bogie wheel set Clean bogie wheel assembly and shaft of dirt and rust Check condition of cross shaft replace if worn Apply a coat o...

Page 30: ...er occurs first IMPORTANT The drive pulley assem bly will be excluded from warranty if the factory seal is broken by other than a duly authorized representative of Bombardier 28 Remove cap then using a syphon re move gasoline from tank WARNING Gasoline is flamma ble and explosive under certain conditions Always perform proce dures in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow open flames or spar...

Page 31: ...m damage make sure that the cut out button is in the lower posi tion Remove battery from vehicle and dean outside surface of battery with solution of baking soda and water Remove all deposits from posts then rinse with clear tap water _ CAUTION Do not allow cleaning solution to enter battery interior since it will destroy the electrolyte Check electrolyte leve Refill if neces sary with distilled w...

Page 32: ...nuts and a linkage Refill gas tank a Adjust carburetor On twin cylinder fan cooled engine a check fan belt condition and tension Snow is falling and you are now antici pating the next snowmobile safari If you have observed and adhered to the storage procedures outlined in this manual your vehicle preparation be come a relatively easy task To simplify the pre season preparation we have drawn up a s...

Page 33: ...ct your dealer 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 If engine continues tolIood see your dealer 5 Clogged fuel line water or Remove and clean the fuel filter If applicable dirt change filter cartridge Check condition and connections offuel lines Check the cleanliness ...

Page 34: ...ithdifficul 1 If the ignition system still seems faulty contact your dealer 5 Engine if unable 10locate specific symptoms coo tact your dealer Engine continually 1 Faulty spark plug Check item 2of Engine turns over but fails backfires tostart orstarts with difficulty 2 Overheated Carburetor set too lean Contact your dealer 3 Engine timing incorrectly set Contact your dealer Snowmobile cannot 1 Dri...

Page 35: ...serial numbers It may sometimes become necessarv to locate these numbers for wertantv pUrpC SE S or to trace your snowmobile event of theft ONOTE We strongly recommend that you take note of ali the serial numbers on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance cornpanv It will surely help in the event a snowmobile is stolen 33 ...

Page 36: ...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 defective in material and I or workmanship under normal use and service with a genuine BOMBARDIER component without charge for parts or labour at any authorized SKI DOO dealer during the specified peri...

Page 37: ...wever some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limi tation 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 enforceables aqainst BOM BARDIER...

Page 38: ...ardier snowmobile I au AM r I I i EXAMPLES Maximum possible Warranty period Purchase date 1st may 1977 Warranty ends April 30th 1979 Purchase date January tst 1978 Warranty ends April 30th 1979 Purchase date August Ist 1977 Warranty ends April 30th 1979 MAR IAPRI MONTHS Refer to warranty text ...

Page 39: ...he dealer should have completed signed and forwarded us the manufacturer s copy of the Customer Warranty Regis tretion The hard copy of the card is yourproof that the snowmobile is registered Dati of Salt I Serial No lNa de sene Rscrea1ional Product Prodult8 R6crllatifs CUSTOMER WARRANTV REGISTRATION ENREGiSTREMENT DE LA GARANTIE Model No No du Modele Engine er No No Ser du Moteur Track Sec No lNo...

Page 40: ...anufacturer s contro Lean carburetor settings Use ofno lead or low lead gasoline or use ofregular gasoline when premium is recommended Incorrect oil gas mixture too little or too much oil Poor quality outboard orstraight mineral oils Removal ofintake silencer Retarded oradvancedignition timing Hot spark plug sJ improper heat rangel Q Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance ...

Page 41: ...butor TELL HIM THE FACTS Vehicle identification number Date of purchase Name and address of your selling dealer Your name address and phone number The specific problem The matter will receive immediate attention from the distributor s service de partment If at this point your grievance still remains unresolved contact Bombardier limited Valcourt P O JOE 2LO Att n Customer relations Provide all nec...

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