Ski-Doo 1982 Elite Operator'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...1982 OPERATOR 6S MANUAL Trademarks of Bomb ardl r Inc All nghts reserved Bombardier inc 414465200 ...

Page 2: ...ER IMPRINT AREA TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AFTER SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT BOMBARDiER iNC VALCOURT QUEBEC CANADA JOE 2LO The following are trademarks of Bem h or l 4iall Inc BOMBARDIER EVEREST SKI DOO CITATION ALPINE otYMPIQUE BUZZARD rNT CARRY BOOSE NORDU ELAN SKANDIC ELITE GRANOPRIX SPECIAL ...

Page 3: ...the warranty and its applica tion please consult the Often Asked Ouestion section of this manual or your selling dealer This manual uses the tollowinq sym bols WARNING Identifies an instruc tion which if not followed could cause personal injury CAUTION Denotes an instruc tion which if not followed could severely damage vehicle components O NOTE Indicates supplementary information needed to fully c...

Page 4: ...essive wear of critical parts is inevitable Your snowmobile is not designed to be operated on public streets road or highways In most States and Provinces it is considered an illegal operation Installation of other than standard equipment including ski spreaders bumpers pack racks etc could severely affect the stability and safe ty of your vehicle Avoid adding on accessories that alter the basic v...

Page 5: ...sion steering mechanism rotary valve system gearbox oil level drive axle driven pulley 17 MAINTENANCE Belt guard removal drive belt removal drive belt condition new drive belt brake condition brake adjustment drive pulley drive chain tension suspension condi tion suspension adjustment track condition track tension and alignment steer ing mechanism steering adjustment spark plugs battery exhaust sy...

Page 6: ...ponents defective in material and 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 said warranty period 3 CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED Present to the servicing dealer the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Customer Re gistration card received by the customer from the selling dealer at ti...

Page 7: ...any particular purpose other wise the implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty How ever some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an im plied 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 ...

Page 8: ...er warranty registration card is presented Q 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 Q 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 void...

Page 9: ... in this manual should be completed and sent to Bombardier Inc Q 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 snowmobile wi I be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Depart...

Page 10: ... BAY CO LTD 165 Hymus Blvd Pointe Claire Quebec M4W 1A8 514 697 8500 North West Territories Franklin District Keewatin 8 J W RANDALL LIMITED West Street P O Box 1050 Corner Brook Newfoundland A2H 6G7 709 634 3533 Newfoundland Labrador TRACT EQUIPMENT 14325 114th Avenue Edmonton Alberta T5M 2Y8 403 452 9910 Alberta Dist Mackenzie Yukon N W T AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS BOMBARDIER CORPORATION 4505 West Su...

Page 11: ...me necessary to locate these numbers for warranty pur poses or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft TRACK SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER ONOTE 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 is stolen 9 ...

Page 12: ... When released it automaticallv returns to its original position Braking effect is proportionate to the pressure applied on the lever and to the type of terrain and its snow coverage 10 J Lighter KJ Handle heat switch L Fuel gauge M Seat belt N Gear shift lever OJ Mirror PJ Alternator charging light QJ High beam indicator RJ Injection oil level indicator C Ignition Switch OFF ON START Key operated...

Page 13: ...always be used for cold starts After engine is warm however it is not necessary to use primer when starting ON Upper position before starting OFF Lower position to stop engine H Speedometer The speedometer is linked directly to the drive axle dial indi cates the Odom eter the total number of dis tance travelled I Temperature Gauge The gauge indicates engine coolant temperature Normal operating tem...

Page 14: ... they really are P Alternator charging light A glowing light indicates battery under charging Contact dealer immediately Reterto TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE I page 35 12 Q High Beam Indicator Lights up when headlamp is on high beam R Injection Oil Level Indicator Will light up when injection oil level is low Check level and replenish as soon as possible CAUTION Do not run engine out of oil Serious engi...

Page 15: ... additional protection during the initial engine break in CAUTION Remove and clean spark plugs after engine break in a NOTE A new drive belt requires a break in period of 15 25 km 10 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 vehicle be checked by yo...

Page 16: ...belt tension and condition Chain tension Gearbox injection and rotary valve oil levels Suspension and steering condition and lubrication Battery electrolyte level Engine coolant level Electrical wiring loose connections stripped wires damaged insula tion tighten all loose bolts nuts and linkage Operation of lighting system HI LO beam brake light etc test operation of emergency cut out switch and t...

Page 17: ...trol lever must return to idle position when re leased Check that the skis and tracks are not frozen to the ground or snow surface and that the steering oper ates freely Activate the brake control lever and make sure the brake fully applies be fore the brake control lever touches the handlebar grip Check coolant level Liquid should be 19 25 mm 3 4 1 in below filler neck If additional coolant is ne...

Page 18: ...hi cle Wind the emergency rope tight around the drive pulley disc Test throttle con trol lever Grasp emergency starter handle firmly and pull slowly until a resistance is felt then pull vigorously WARNING When starting the ve hicle in an emergency situation by the drive pulley do not make a knot at the end of the emergency rope and do not reinstall the belt guard Do not attempt to put the emergenc...

Page 19: ...ts and the snow mobile is no exception A weekly ve hicle inspection contributes to the life span of the snowmobile as well as re tains safe and dependable operation W ARNING Only perform such procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other components systems not cov ered in this manual Unless otherwise specified engine should be turn...

Page 20: ...heck reservoir oil level frequently If nece sary replenish oil level using I Bom bardier Snowmobile Oil or equiva lent available from your dealer Rotary valve reservoir Gearbox Oil Level The gearbox oil level should be check ed weekly A dipstick is provided with your tool bag To check oil level place vehicle on a flat surface lift edge of seat leatherette and remove the bolt from the dipstick guid...

Page 21: ...fitting To gain access remove the rubber cover from both side of the vehicle O NOTE The use of a low tempera ture grease is recommended CAUTION Always ensure to veri fy that the drive axle seal is prop erly seated after greasing procedure has been completed O NOTE Activate the sliding half several times to distribute lubri cant over full length of shaft Be care ful that lubricant does not get on i...

Page 22: ...hould be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance pro cedures 21 22 22 22 22 23 Suspension condition SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CHART Drive chain tension Drive pulley Brake adjustment Brake condition Drive belt Suspension adjustment as required 23 Track condition Track tension and alignment Steering mechanism Steering adjustment Spark plug Battery Exhaust system Engine head nuts Engine mount nu...

Page 23: ...shing the sliding half Hold in fully open position and slip slack ened belt over the top edge of the driven pulley Drive Belt Condition Inspect belt for cracks fraying or ab normal wear uneven wear wear on one side missing cogs cracked fab ric If abnormal wear is noted proba ble cause could be pulley misalignment excessive R P M with frozen track fast starts without warm up period burred or rusty ...

Page 24: ...ed strongly pull the brake lever several times this will actu ate the self adjusting mechanism Brake Condition 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 effec tive brake system WARNING Brake pad or pucks less than 3 mm 118 thick must be replaced Replacement must be per ...

Page 25: ...ide is as fol lows Assurninq that the first position is the lowest and that the fourth posi tion is the highest 2 persons weighing 68 kg 150 tbs each Rearadjuster blocks at the lowest posi tion Front adjuster blocks at the second po sition 2 persons weighing 90 kg 200 lbsl each Rear adjuster blocks at the second po sition Front adjuster blocks at the third posi tion CAUTION Always turn the left Y ...

Page 26: ...f correct tension is unattainable Contact your dealer Adjuster bolt O NOTE Track tension and align ment are inter related Do not ad just one without the other 24 AHgnment Start the engine and accelerate slightly so that the tracks turn SLOWLY Check that tracks are well centered and turn evenly t k WARNING Before checking track T alignment ensure that the tracks are free of all particles which coul...

Page 27: ...unk must first be removed Unscrew the long tie rod lock nuts Turn tie rod manually until skis are parallel to each other WARNING The maximum ball joint external threaded length not engaged in the tie rod end must not ex ceed 17 mm 11 16 in Torque lock nut to 20 N m 15 ft lbsl 20 N m 15 tt lbsl Then measuring at front of leaf springs add an additional 1 5 mm 1 16 in on each side by rotating the tie...

Page 28: ... CAUTION Do not allow cleaning y solution to enter battery It will destroy the chemical properties of the electrolyte After reconnecting battery coat battery terminals and connectors with petrole um jelly to prevent corrosion Battery Check electrolyte level Electrolyte lev el must be at upper level line on battery casing If necessary add distilled water CAUTION If spark plug condi y tion is not id...

Page 29: ...s felt then back off screw 1 turn B Idle Speed Adjustment Turn idle speed screw clockwise until it contacts the throttle slide then conti nue turning two 2 additional turns This will provide a preliminary idle speed setting Start engine and allow it to warm then adjust idle speed to 1800 2000R P M by turning idle speed screw clockwise or counter clockwise CAUTION Do not attempt to set the idle spe...

Page 30: ...creen I 900 Wall SIDE VIEW Ground With the suspension correctly adjust ed the rider seated on the vehicle and the high beam ON check that the cen ter of high intensity zone of high beam is 50 mm 2 below horizontal line of headlamp height CAUTION If coolant loss is ex Y cessive contact your dealer Fan Belt Inspect belt for cracks uneven wear etc Check fan belt tension 6 mm 1 4 in free play shouId e...

Page 31: ...roken or worn parts proper lubrication and treatment to in sure that parts do not become rusted cleaning items such as carburetor of oil mixtures to prevent gum varnish for mation and in general preparing the vehicle so that when the time comes to use the snowmobile again it will start and be in top condition WARNING Only perform such procedures as detailed in this manual It is recommended that de...

Page 32: ...ontact with cement floor or bare ground O NOTE The tracks should be rota ted periodically every 40 days Do not release track tension CAUTION To prevent track dam age temperature in the storage area must not exceed 38 C 100 F 30 Suspension Remove any dirt or rust Grease idler wheels at grease fittings Wipe off sur plus Replace worn slider shoes Skis Assembly Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumu la...

Page 33: ...ve belt OFF dur ing entire storage period Drive Pulley Inspection and cleaning must be per formed by the dealer at the end of each season Carburetor Carburetor must be dried out comple tely to prevent gum formation during the storage period Once the fuel tank is emptied remove the float chamber drain plug on each carburetor Drain carburetor Re install plug and connect fuel line Check all fuel line...

Page 34: ...ne at idle Spray storage oil directly into carbu retor until engine stalls On twin car buretor models alternate between car buretors CAUTION Only perform this pra y cedure in a well ventilated area 32 If adequate ventilation is not available Remove spark plugs and spray ap proximately 1 ounce of storage oil in each spark plug hole and in each carburetor CAUTION Ensure cut out switch Y and or ignit...

Page 35: ...ng all dirt and grease accumulation CAUTION Plastic alloy compo nents such as throttle and brake control handles windshield etc can be cleaned using mild detergents or isopropyl alcohol Do not use strong soaps degreasing solvents abrasive cleaners paint thinners gasoline etc Inspect top body and repair damage Touch up all metal spots where paint has been scratched off Spray all bare metal parts of...

Page 36: ...0 Clean or replace fuel 0 Check track condition t ion 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 alignment and ski runner condition 0 Inspect seals for possible cuts or leaks 0 Check electrical wiring broken wire damaged insulation 0 Check fan belt condition and tension 0 Check coolant level ...

Page 37: ...ew plug and rs move from cylinder head Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug on engine cowl being l3 efuI tohold away from spR u hole Follow engine starting procedure and check for spark If no sparks appear replace spark plug If trouble persists contact your dealer 4 Clogged fuel line water or Remove and clean the fuel filter Change filter dirt cartridge if necessary Check condition and connectio...

Page 38: ...ructed by foreign object Engine lacks accelera 1 Fouled spark plug Check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails tion or power to start orstarts with difficulty 2 Clogged fuel line water or Check fuel line condition ISee item 4 of En dirt gina turns over but fails to start Dr starts with difficulty 3 Carburetor Contact your dealer 4 Faulty ignition First check item 3 of Engine turns over but fails t...

Page 39: ...tionl 3 Faulty engine Check item 1to5of Engine lacks acceleration or power 4 Pulley misaligned Contact your dealer Battery under charging or overcharging Fan beit 1 Fan belt slipping Readjust the tension ofbelt If trouble persists contact your dealer Battery 1 Not enough or bad electrolyte Supply remeasuring specific gravity 2 Sulphated plate Change banery Shorted circuit 3 Insufficient in contact...

Page 40: ...kit such as screwdriver wrenches emer gency starter rope etc Standard Tools D H G o F 0 8 tr A Screwdriver B Socket 10 13 mm C Open end wrench 10 13 mm D Socket wrench handle E Starter rope 38 F Socket 17 21 mm G Suspension adjustment key H Oif gauge gear box I Starter rope handle ...

Page 41: ... ft lbsl crankcase engine 38 N m 27 ft Ibs support nuts exhaust manifold bolts 22 N m 16 tt lbs electrical starter bolts M8 22 N m 16 ft Ibs M5 4 N m 3 ft Ibs SI 568 mL Imp U S __ 20 ounces app 19 25 mm 3 4 1 in l below filler neck 6 2 liters 2200z 211 oz 43 C 110 F 131bs Thermostat _ Radiator pressure cap _ Fan belt free play 6 mm 114 in CHASSIS Overall length _ Overall width _ Overall height _ S...

Page 42: ...Amp Spark plug type NGK BR 8ES gap 0 4 mm 0 016 Ignition timing timing mark B T D C l 2 52 mm L099 21 stroboscopic tirnino 6000 R P M FUEL Gas type Regular leaded or unleaded Fuel tank capacity 51 30 7 liters Imp 6 75 gals U S 8 1 gals Injection oil type Bombardier oil tank Sl 2 3 liters capacity Imp 80 oz U S 77 oz BRAKE Type Disk self adjusting Lining minimum thickness 3 mm 1 8 Control lever adj...

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Page 44: ...perature celsius C pressure kilopascal kPa torque Newton meter N m speed kilometer per hour km h PREFIXES PREFIX SYMBOL MEANING VALUE kilo k one thousand 1 000 centi c one hundredth of a 0 01 milli m one thousandth of a 0 001 THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS SYSTEME INTERNATIONAl ABREVIATES SI IN ALL LANGUAGES 42 ...

Page 45: ...d below APT ZIP POSTAL CODE NAME STREET STATE CITY NO 1I CHANGE OF ADDRESS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OLD ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS NAME NO STREET APT STATE ZIP POST AL CODE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The ownership of this vehicle is transferred FROM _ NAME NO STREET APT CITY STATE ZIP POSTAL CODE TO X NO CITY NAME STREET APT ZIP I POST AL CODE 43 ...

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Page 47: ...rd place nuts and washers in tool box Attach starter rope to plastic handle Make sure ignition key and emergency cut out switch are at ON position Wind the rope tightly around the drive pulley between the sliding half and the roller guard Pull vigorously until all rope is pulled out O NOTE If engine is cold use of primer will be nec essary W A RNING When starting the vehicle in an emer gency situa...

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