Ski-Doo 1972 Elan Owner'S Manual Download Page 38

Summary of Contents for 1972 Elan

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Page 2: ...5 Console 6 Inclined Seat 7 Taillight 8 Compartment Door 9 Rear Bumper 10 Suspension Spring 11 Rear Reflector 12 Link Plate 13 Track Insert 14 Stirrup 15 Side Reflective Stripe 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 16 Ski...

Page 3: ...l Filter 4 Manual Starter 5 Storage Compartment 6 Bogie Wheel Set 7 Drive Pulley 8 Drive Belt 9 Drive Axle 10 Drive Chain 11 Chain Case 12 Self Tensioner 13 Tie Rod 14 Fuel Tank 15 Steering Arm 16 Dri...

Page 4: ...ou of the routine maintenance procedures that must be periodically upheld Trademark of Bombardier Limited At Bombardier we fully realize that the purchase of a snowmobile is a very im portant decision...

Page 5: ...ttery connections carburetor flange nuts muffler attach ment drive belt wear brake ste ering adjustment engine head nuts engine mount nuts electrical wir ing vehicle general inspection CUTAWAY VIEW 16...

Page 6: ...ia Prince Edward Island Magdalen Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Ontario Quebec Manitoba Saskatchewan North West Territories Newfoundland Yukon Alberta Recreational Products Division Coverage Area Ma...

Page 7: ...h a lengthy 15 deep profile track surer brake system and an effective suspen sion that is second to none The lightness and surefootedness of Elan enables you to break trail where other snowmobiles dar...

Page 8: ...25 15 29 250 252 7 5 1 0 236 66m m Manual 69m m Optional Pivoting 2001bs 3 5 gals 4 38 gals 246 8 c c M 240 T 1 1070 sq in 014 018 SPECIFICATIONS d when operating the vehicle at full throttle Howeve...

Page 9: ...Z 90 approved Snowmobile suit Reinforced at stress areas wind and water resistant Boots Lightweight and waterproof Mitts Strong Padded Windproof Goggles or Visor Interchangeable len ses Tuque Chill Fa...

Page 10: ...ghtly flexed to absorb surface shocks The position is undoubtedly the best for steep hills climbing or going down a short stretch of very bumpy trail or when manoeuvering in deep snow 2 Kn elil lg cro...

Page 11: ...ey bite more deeply into the snow surface IMPORTANT Thoroughly know your vehicle and how to drive it before at tempting difficult or rapid manoeuvres Surface Conditions Deep Snow Your new Ski Doo snow...

Page 12: ...s to the experience of the main body Show the inexperience driver how to properly handle a snowmobile S Use the buddy system Always travel with at least one other snowmobile es pecially in unfamiliar...

Page 13: ...fuel remaining in your tank Even then leave yourself a safety margin Remem ber that a snowmobile does not neces sarilytravel the same distance each time on the same amount of fuel A lot de pends on s...

Page 14: ...Lever CAl located on right handlebar When lever is depressed engine speed increases When released it automatically returns to IDL Engine speed is proportionate to the appHedpressure on the lever Stee...

Page 15: ...ier cold engine starts After engine is warmed up however it is not necessary to use choke when starting Note The purpose of the choke is to re duce the amount of air flowing through the carburetor in...

Page 16: ...OIL 20 1 SOLINE plus OIL Trademark of Bombardier Limited CAUTION Never experiment with differ ing fuels or fuel ratios Never use pre mium gasoline neotne methanol or sim ilar products Which Gasoline...

Page 17: ...1 Pour the full amount of Ski Doo oil required for the total mixture into the container 2 Add approximately half the amount of gasoline to be mixed 3 Shake the container thoroughly 4 Add the remainder...

Page 18: ...before attempting to atart the ve hicle This procedure will ellrninate un necessary drive belt wear Steering Operation Check operation of steering mechanism by rotating the handlebars several times fr...

Page 19: ...h the battery removed or disconnected 8 Allow the engine to warm up before operating at full throttle Manual Starting Every Ski Doo snowmobile is equipped with a manual starter auto rewind type locate...

Page 20: ...MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 16...

Page 21: ...1 Tilt cab and remove console 2 Open the driven pulley larger pulley most forward Twist and push the sliding half then hold in open position 3 Pull the bottom of belt in toward the driven pulley then...

Page 22: ...drive belt See Fig 1 Open the driven pulley Twist and push sliding half 2 Thoroughly clean the driven pulley shaft 3 Apply a light coat of Ski Doo clutch lube on the shaft See Fig 7 Note Activate the...

Page 23: ...lf coincides with the align W2t Battery electrolyte level 20 ing mark of the outer pulley half pack W3 Suspension Springs 20 inside of pulley shaft with Ski Doo clutch lube See Fig 9 W4 Track 20 6 Usi...

Page 24: ...auge Gap must be adjust and or replace if necessary Reinstall plug W2 Baitery Electric Remove battery caps t trolyte level at each cell must touch bottom of fBler sary add Distilled Water W3 Suspensio...

Page 25: ...richer mixture less air more fuel Note Do not close too tightly as needle and or needle seat can be damaged For final adjustment start engine and allow it to warm up Turn idle mixture screw until engi...

Page 26: ...nd back If out of alignment 1 Using wrench loosen the lock nuts 2 of the LONGER tie rod 2 Turn tie rod manually until skis are parallel to each other See Fig 19 3 Retighten lock nuts 2 firmly Skis sho...

Page 27: ...s are usually within walking distance snowmobiles are specifically designed to travel OFF the highways When the unexpected happens the driver often has only his own ingenuity and that of his companion...

Page 28: ...rope around pulley Pull vigorously as per usual manual start lfrope is broken at handle remove starter unit Fish rope out being careful to retain all loose parts of unit Insert knotted end in notch o...

Page 29: ...to OFF wait 60 seconds or more then depress throttle lever fully and try to start engine Releasethrottle lever immediately after enginestarts Remove and clean the fuel filter Change filter cartridge...

Page 30: ...dim or out orreoiaee in working order dealer for repair regapped and 1 and change...

Page 31: ...lly every 40 days S2 Suspension 1 Remove the bogie wheel sets from the vehicle 2 Remove cross shaft from bogie wheel set Clean bogie wheel assembly and cross shaft of dirt or rust 3 Grease each bogie...

Page 32: ...lower plug and tilt vehicle hard left See Fig 4 S8 Controls 1 Oil steering mechanism linkage See Fig 2 2 Oil moving joints of brake mechanism Avoid getting oil on brake shoe 3 Coat all electrical conn...

Page 33: ...h up all worn metal spots where paint has been scratched or peeled off Ask your dealer about Ski Doo paints 5 Spray all bare metal parts of vehicle with Skl Doo metal protector 6 Protect the vehicle w...

Page 34: ...kets Polyurethane or rubber toothed wheels located on drive and rear axles The drive sprockets transmit power from the drive axle to the track Rear sprockets aid in proper alignment of the running tra...

Page 35: ...e in your posses sion on the day you become a proud Ski Doo snowmobile owner This card is your identification and assurance that War ranty will be honoured by any authorized Ski Doo snowmobile dealer...

Page 36: ...arrants every sold as a new vehicle by an author ized Ski Doo dealer to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of th...

Page 37: ...onalized Service Card to you This warranty does not apply to any losses resulting from Trave ing time mileage telephone calls telegrams taxi or tow ing charges or the rental of a vehicle during the pe...

Page 38: ...escent stripes on the side fer night snowmobiling and quick release adjustable chin strap with comfortable chin cup There are also two shades of snap on visors clear or tinted for extra face protectio...

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