BOMBARDIER Skandic 503 1987 Operator'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Skandic 503 1987

Page 1: ...operator s manual 1 414 6064 00 ...

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

Page 3: ...oduct 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 main tains a policy of continuous improvement of its products without imposing upon it self any obligation to install them on prod ucts previously manufactured Bombardier Inc reserve...

Page 4: ... black top bare earth or other abrasive surfaces On such surfaces abnormal and ex cessive wear of critical parts is inevi table Your snowmobile is not designed to be operated on public streets road or highways In most States and Pro vinces it is considered an illegal oper ation Installation of other than standard equipment including ski spreaders bumpers pack racks etc could se verely affect the s...

Page 5: ...ing 16 LUBRICATION Frequency steering mechanism drive axle slide suspension chaincase oil level oil injection system 17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance chart belt guard removal and installation drive belt removal drive belt condition new drive belt brake condition brake adjustment spark plugs suspension condition stopper strap condition suspension adjustment track condition track tension and alignment dri...

Page 6: ... 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 skis spark plugs Replacement parts and or accessories which are not genuine BOMBARDIER parts and or accessories Damage resulting from installation of parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER parts Damage caused...

Page 7: ...g 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 represen tation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other person Some states or provinces do not al...

Page 8: ...d is presented 0 Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my snow mobile 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...

Page 9: ... in this manual 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 dealer and Bombardier Inc Normally any problems that arise in connection with the sales transaction or the operation of your snow mobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Depar...

Page 10: ...ewfoundland 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 West Territories Franklin District Keewatin AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS BOMBARDIER CORPORATION All States excluding Alaska SERVICE OFFICES East Main Street Road Malone New York 12953 518 483 4411 Technical office 50...

Page 11: ...y purposes or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft A007002001 A021000001 Engine serial number Vehicle serial number meaning A000000013 0000 00000 Model no Vehicle no A009005002 Track serial number 0 NOTE We strongly recommend that you take note of al the serial numbers on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company It will surely help in the event a snowmobile is stolen ______...

Page 12: ... released engine speed returns automatically to idle 0 E A r C r r H r r G r N L rrii i M H Primer Adjustable steering handle J Speedometer KJ Injection oil level pilot lamp red L High beam pilot lamp blue M Fuel gauge tank cap N Hood opening 0 Retractable head amp lever B Brake Lever Located on the left side of handlebar When compressed the brake is applied When released it automatically returns ...

Page 13: ...ting Thereby being mentally prepared for emer gency situations requiring its use WARNING For safety reasons the emergency cut out switch is ea sily accessible be careful not to oper ate it inadvertently WARNING If the switch has been used in an emergency situation the source of malfunction should be de termined and corrected before restarting engine F Tether Cut Out Switch Attach tether cord to wr...

Page 14: ...t Lamp Red Will light up when injection oil level is low Check level and replenish as soon as possible CAUTION Do not run engine un T til it is out of oil Serious engine damage will occur Whenever brake lever is compressed oil level pilot lamp should light up If not replace lamp L High Beam Pilot Lamp Blue Lights up when headlamp is on high beam M Fuel Gauge Tank Cap Unscrew fuel tank cap and with...

Page 15: ...convenience a carry boose adapter is supplied in the tool box Trailers or sleds towed behind a snow mobile should always be loaded in a way to obtain the lowest possible center of gravity Use a rigid tow bar when pulling a tow sled behind your snowmobile When you are pulling passengers in a trailer or tow sled use moderate speed an avoid rough terrain for their safety Also have all passengers get ...

Page 16: ...etorque to 50 N m 37 lbf ft Handlebar bolts retorque to 26 N m 19 lbf ft Pulley alignment and drive belt condition Track condition tension and alignment Lubrication steering suspension drive axle Electrical wiring loose connections stripped wires damaged insula tion tighten all loose bolts nuts and linkage Operation of lighting system HI I LO beam brake light etc test operation of emergency cut ou...

Page 17: ...s 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 0 NOTE To assure additional protec tion during the initial engine break in 500 ml 18 imp oz of BLIZZARD OIL should be added to gas for the first full gas tank filling PRE START CHECK _______ Check Points ACTIVATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER SEVERAL...

Page 18: ...emergency cut out switch and tether switch Restart engine WARNING lfenginedoesnotshut off when applying the emergency cut out switch and or when pulling the tether cut out cap stop the engine by turning off the ignition key Do not oper ate the vehicle further see the dealer Allow the engine to warm before oper ating at full throttle Emergency Starting Should the rewind starter rope fray and break ...

Page 19: ...or in severe con ditions these items should be lubricated more frequently 0 NOTE When lubricating grease fit tings grease until grease appears at joints Always use low temperature grease P N 413 7061 00 Roller guard A017003018 WARNING Only perform such pro cedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other com ponents systems not covered i...

Page 20: ...icate front rear arms at grease fit tings until grease appears at joints Use low temperature grease only A000005003 Chaincase Oil Level Using the spark plug socket remove the filler cap then using a rigid wire as a dip stick check oil level The oil level on the dipstick should be 50 65 mm 2 to 2 1 2 Refill as required using Bombar dier chaincase oil P N 413 8019 00 200 ml A009003011 0 NOTE The cha...

Page 21: ...Oil Injection 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 over fill 19 ...

Page 22: ...erform such pro cedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assis tance be periodically obtained on other components systems not covered in this manual Unless otherwise specified en gine should be turned OFF for all lubri cation and maintenance procedures E E 0 0 l l 0 Ol ffi E c i E E B 3j2 D CQ D5 o Ca o umoO o C N ON O Xl OoM a 0 NO E The ten hour inspection is a very impor...

Page 23: ...ING Never start or run en gine without the drive belt ins talled Running an unloaded engine is dangerous 1 Remove the belt guard 2 Unlock and raise driven pulley sup port 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 from the drive pulley and remove ...

Page 24: ...ect belt for cracks fraying or abnor mal wear uneven wear wear on one side missing cogs cracked fabric If abnormal wear is noted probable cause could be pulley misalignment excessive R PM with frozen track fast starts without warm up period burred sheave oil on belt or dis torted spare belt Contact the dealer Check the drive belt width If less than 32 mm 1 1 4 in replace the drive belt New Drive B...

Page 25: ...c 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 ratio wrong type of spark plug heat range or exces sive idfing A light grey insulator tip indicates a lean mixture caused by carburetor high speed mixture adjusted too lean wrong spark plug heat range incorrect fuel mixture ratio or a leaking seal...

Page 26: ...s recommended to place the front adjuster blocks on the lowest position and set stopper strap to the shortest position W CAUTION Always turn the left T side adjuster blocks in a clock wise direction the right side blocks in a counterclockwise direction Left and right adjuster blocks of each adjustment must always be set at the same eleva tion Stopper strap The function of the suspension stopper st...

Page 27: ... W CAUTION Too much tension will T result in power loss and excessive stresses on suspension components If necessary to adjust loosen the rear idler wheel retaining screw and the ad juster bolt lock nut then loosen or tigh ten the adjuster bolts located on the in ner side of the rear idler wheels If cor rect tension is unattainable contact the dealer A009005005 Adjuster bolt 0 NOTE Track tension a...

Page 28: ...f the sliding half moves in the direction of the arrows more than 3 mm 1 8 If so con tact the dealer 26 __________________________ Mark reference point on both halves A007003004 Maximum free play 3 mm lts WARNING The drive pulley should be inspected by an authorized dealer at least annually Steering Mechanism Inspect the steering mechanism for tight ness of components steering arms tie rods ball j...

Page 29: ... the front To adjust Loosen the lock nuts of the shortest tie rod Turn the tie rod manually until the handlebar is horizontal Retighten the lock nuts firmly WARNING The ball joint socket must run parallel with the steer ing arm The tie rod must be restrained when tightening the tie rod end lock nuts Parallel A009006003 T t 5 Restrain Tighten A007006004 Muffler Attachment The engine exhaust system ...

Page 30: ... cur If idle speed is unattainable con tact the dealer Oil Injection System Injection Oil Filter Condition Inspect oil filter at least once a month Insure that filter is not obstructed by for eign particles if so see the dealer _ CAUTION An obstructed injec T tion oil filter will cause oil starva tion resulting in serious engine damage 0 NOTE After a storage period it is important that the dealer ...

Page 31: ...icle on a flat surface 7 6 m 25 from a wall or screen With the suspension correctly adjusted the rider seated on the vehicle and the high beam ON check that the center of high intensity zone of high beam is 50 mm 2 below horizontal line of head lamp height Headlamp center line t 7 6 m 25 I IZ 50 mm 2 Below headlamp center A002004006 Headlamp horizontal Light beam high beam center line projected on...

Page 32: ...erwise specified engine should be turned OFF For all lu brication and maintenance procedures 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 op eration after bulb replacement General Inspection Check the electrical wiring and compo nents retighten loose connections Check for stripped wires or damaged insula...

Page 33: ... season Engine and Primer Lubrication Engine internal parts must be lubricated to protect them from possible rust for mation during the storage period To perform the storage procedures en gine and primer valve proceed as fol lows 1 Lift the rear of the vehicle and sup port it off the ground WARNING Ensure the track is free of ails particles which could be thrown out while it is rotating Keep hands...

Page 34: ...opropyl al cohol Do not use strong soaps de greasing solvents abrasive cleaners paint thinners etc Inspect the hood and repair any dam age Clean the frame For the unpainted aluminum portion use only Aluminum cleaner and follow instructions on the container Touch up all metal spots where paint has been scratched off Spray all bare metal parts with metal protector Wax the hood and the painted portio...

Page 35: ...factory re place with genuine Bombardier parts or suitable equivalents TO BE PERFORMED BY DEALER TO BE PERFORMED BY OWNER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Check steering alignment and ski runner condition 0 Inspect condition of starting rope 0 Check tightness of all bolts nuts and linkage 0 Refill gas tank 0 Check throttle cable for damage and free operation Check electrical wiring broken wire damaged insulation 0 I...

Page 36: ...ceptacle Check tor fouled or detective spark plug Discon nect spark plug wire unscrew plug and remove from cylinder head Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug on engine cowl being ca eful to hold away from spark plug hole Follow engine starting procedure and check tor spark It no sparks appear replace spark plug It trouble per sists contact your dealer 4 Clogged fuel line water or Check condition...

Page 37: ...tion system still seems faulty contact your dealer 5 Engine If unable to locate specific symptoms contact your dealer Engine continually 1 Spark plug Check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails to backfires start or starts with difficulty 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 dri...

Page 38: ...ols such as screwdriver wrenches emergency starter rope etc Standard Tools A A Screwdriver B Socket 10 13 mm c Open end wrench 10 13 mm D Socket wrench handle E Starter rope A001001016 B c 0 F H F Socket 21 26 mm G Hexagonal wrench H Starter grip I Carry boose adapter 36 _________________________ D ...

Page 39: ...t fan nut M16 65 N m 48 lbf ft crankcase engine support nuts M10 38 N m 28 lbf ft exhaust manifold bolts M8 21 N m 15 lbf ft CHASSIS Overall length 302 3 em 119 Overall width 96 5 em 38 Overall height 120 6 em 47 5 Ski stance center to center 81 9 em 32 25 Ski alignment toe out 3 mm 118 Torque steering arm ski leg bolt 50 N m 37 lbf ft steering column handlebar 26 N m 19 lbf ft Weight 197 8 kg 436...

Page 40: ... timing timing mark B T D Cl 2 29 mm 090 20 stroboscopic timing 6000 R P M FUEL Gas type Regular leaded Fuel tank capacity Sl 28 6 liters Imp 6 3 gals u s 7 6 gals Injection oil Type Bombardier snowmobile injection oil Tank capacity Sl 2 6 liters Imp 92 oz u s 88 oz BRAKE Type Disc self adjusting Lining minimum thickness 3 mm 118 Control lever adjustment 13 mm 1 2 minimum distance from handlebar g...

Page 41: ...GREY VI VIOLET OR ORANGE BR BROWN IGNITION SWITCH 8KJYl crJ r r j 1 SWITCH K _2 JHE y BIIAilE uGtn SWITCH I Ill I I F I I E HIGH BEAM BUlB lOW 0 lEVEl FUH GAUGE loPTIONALI WARNING Ensure all terminals are properly crimped on the wires and all connector housings are proper ly fastened 1 m z a z c Q cnc o w a Q Zl s ...

Page 42: ... 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 imp oz ml 28 41 U S oz ml 29 57 imp gal I 4 55 U S gal I 3 79 oz g 28 35 lb kg 0 45 lbf N 4 4 lbf in N m 0 11 lbf ft N m 1 36 PSI kPa 6 89 Fahrenheit Celsius F 32 X 5 9 Celsius Fahrenheit C X 1 8 32 The international...

Page 43: ...nclose 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 OLD ADDRESS NAME NO STREET CITY STATE PROVINCE NEW ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT ZIP POSTAL CODE APT Q _ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER I I I I I I I I I I I The ownership of this vehicle is tran...

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