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Page 1: ... _rIfIII 1978 OPERATOR MANUAL ski doa snowmobll Suggested retail price 2 50 first copy fr with unit purchaeed Trademarks of Bomberchr limited Utho d in canada 414347 00 ...

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Page 3: ...UEBEC CANADA All nghts r8SQrvedCBombardier limited 1977 FOREWORD CONGRATULAnONS This tough sleek and fast racing vehicle is the result of incomparable teamwork between Bombardier design ers engineers technicians and top racing drivers Con sequently this vehicle is designed and engineered with safety handling and comfort foremost Realizing that this vehicle has been purchased for racing only this m...

Page 4: ...ation of other than stock equipment in cluding ski spreaders bumpers pack racks etc could severely affect the stability and safety of your vehicle Avoid adding on accessoriesthat alter the basicvehicle configuration The snowmobileengine can be stopped by activating the emergency cut out or tether switches This vehicle is not designed nor intended to be used for other than oval racing Operating it ...

Page 5: ... vehicle If emergency engine shut off is required pull com pletely the cap from switch and engine power will auto matically be shut off WARNING If the switch is used in an emergency situation the source of malfunction should be de ined and corrected before restarting engine ElRewincl Auto rewind type located on the center of vehicle To engage mechanism pull handle FlTac hom8t The tachometer regist...

Page 6: ...fuel oil ratio is 20 1 Imperial Measures 2 cans of 16oz Blizzard oil to 4 Imp gals 20 to 1 U S Measures 2 cans of 12 oz Blizzardoil to 4 U S gals 20to 1 O NOTE To facilitate fuel mixing oil should be kept at room temperature Fuel Mixing Procedure To mix the gasoline and oil always use a separate clean container Never mix directly in your snowmobile tank For best results acquire two containers eith...

Page 7: ...okes should always be used far easier cold engine starts After engine is warm it is not necessary to use choke when starting Do not operate vehicle with choke on 3 Make sure that the tether cut out cap is in position and that the cord is attached to your body 4 Grasp manual starter handle firmly and pull slowly until a resistance is felt then pull vigorously Slowly releaserewind starter handle WAR...

Page 8: ...er bolts Lubricate at the stabilizer bar retaining clamps until new grease appears CAUTION Do not lubricate throttle and I or brake cable housings Chainca Oil Level Remove plug then using a rigid wire as dipstick check oil level The oil level on the dipstick should be 50 mm 2 replenish as necessary The chaincase oil capacity is approximately 255 ml 9 fl oz Hydraulic Brake 011 Level To check fluid ...

Page 9: ... oil level line using Castrol Injector Oil or equivalent l level DrIv Pulley Remove the bolt locking the driven pulley to its shaft and pull off the driven pulley ass v Lubricate the shaft using antiseize compound Install pulley on shaft and torque the bolt to 0 5 1 kg m 4 5 ft lbsl MAINTENANCE The following Maintenance Chart indicates regular ser vicing schedules to be performed by you or your se...

Page 10: ...The measurement is called camber angle To adjust the camber Loosen the lock nuts of the upper and lower front arms Turn the arms manually until recommended camber angle is reached Firmly retighten lock nuts O NOTE Always ensure to maintain the ski stanceof 102 8 cm 40 while performing this adjust ment Fouled black Overheated light grey W2 Suspension Condition CAUTION If spark plug condition is not...

Page 11: ... 8 2 cm 3 from center to center of each ball joint Adjust stabilizer bar retaining tie rods height to 8 2 em l3 center to center of the ball joints Ski shock absorbers are adjustable to suit a driver s particular preference This adjustment includes a damping action adjustment as well as spring pre loading adjustment Damping ActionAdjustment The damping action has three possible variations regular ...

Page 12: ...position the suspension can be adjusted in order that the driver can transfer his weight as desired toward the front or the rear of the vehicle With the driver sitting on the vehicle normal driving position place the rear arm to the proper position to obtain the desired pivot effect Short rider Front position Tall rider Rear position Adjust the spring tension in such a way that when the driver sit...

Page 13: ...idle speed setting Start engine and allow it to warm then adjust idle speed to 2500 3CXX RPM by turning idle speed screw clock wise or counter elockwise CAUTION Do not attempt to set the idle speed by using the air screw Severe engine damage can occur W7Carbwetor Adjustment The carburetor adjustments are Air Screw Adjustment Throttle Slide Adjustment and Idle Speed Adjustment CAUTION Do not overti...

Page 14: ...s A A free floating 1 6mm I YII W10 Drive Belt Tension Dimension Y and X offset 33 35mm 1 SA 1 l CAUTION Dimension X must never exceed dimension V Dimension Y can exceed di mension X by 1 6mm YUI l The distance between pulleys should be 35 mm 1 0 however maximum vehicle performance is obtained when the drive belt deflects by 32 mm 1 when a pressureof 6 8 kg 15Ibs is applied on the drive belt 12 TO...

Page 15: ...ning the tie rod end lock nuts The handlebar should form a 90 angle with the skis when the skis are pointed forward To adjust Ensure that the steering transfer shaft ball joint attach ment brackets are vertical and that the skis are pointed directly forward 2 St_ring Adjuatment Skis should have a toe out of 9 5mm o i minimum to 12 7 mm Y z maximum To check measure distance between skis at front an...

Page 16: ... engine head nuts are tight and equally torqued to 1 5 1 8 kq rn 11 13 ft lbsl when cold M Engine Mount Nuts Check engine mount nuts for tightness Retighten if necessary M8 Exhaust System The engine exhaust system parts are vital toward efficient muffler function Check all attachments Re place springs and or tighten if necessary CAUTION Do not operate vehicle with muffler disconnected otherwise se...

Page 17: ...oded engine Remove wet spark plugs turn ignition to OFF and crank engine several times Install clean dry spark plugs Start engine following usual start ing procedure If engine continues to flood see your dealer 5 Clogged fuel line water or dirt Remove and clean the fuel filter Change filter cartridge if necessary Check condition and connections of fuel lines Check the cleanliness of fuel tank 6 Fa...

Page 18: ...lty contact your dealer 5 Engine If unable to locate specific symptoms contact your dealer Engine continually 1 Faulty spark plug Check item 2 of Engine turns over but fails to backfires start or starts with difficulty 2 Overheated Carburetors set too lean Contact your dealer Coolant level to low leaking hose or gasket restricted hose Engine coolant pump inopera tive Air in cooling system 3 Engine...

Page 19: ...d periodically every40 days Do not release track tension l Suspension Remove any grime or rust Check slider shoe condition Replace as necessary Skis Wash or brush all grime or rust accumulation from skis and springs Grease ski legs at grease fittings Check condition of skis and ski runners Replace if worn or weak FuelT nk Removecap then using a syphon remove gasoline from tank WARNING Gasoline is ...

Page 20: ...teering arm locking bolts tie rods ball joints etc Tighten if necessary WARNING Do not lubricate throttle housing Coat electrical connections and switches with a grease less metal protector If unavailable use petroleum jelly Contro Drain the chaincase completely and refill to proper level using fresh chaincase oil To drain remove chaincase cover Chalncue Drive Pulley Inspection and cleaning should...

Page 21: ...8 9 em 198 248 9 em 98 Overall width 113 6cm 144 I 113 6 em 44 l 113 6 em 44 Overall height Dry weight t 2 kg 5 Ibs 147 4 kg 325Ibs 147 4 kg 13251bs 147 4 kg 325Ibs Ski stance 102 8cm 40 102 8 em 40 102 8em 40 POWER TRAIN Track type Internal drive with riveted steel cleats Width 38 em 15 I 38 em 15 I 38 em 15 Length 259 em 102 259 em 102 259 em 102 SUSPENSION Shock travel 53 9 mm 2 Va Front ski tr...

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