BOMBARDIER Alpine 1983 User manual

model
V.I.N.
purchase date _
warranty expiry date
Ta be completed by dealer at time of sale
DEALER IMPRINT AREA
MOTO-SKI
FUTURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC
SONIC
EVEREST
CITATION
OLYMPIQUE
T'NT
SKANDIC
NORDIK
The following are trademarks of Bom-
bardier Inc.
BOMBARDIER
SKI-DOO
ALPINE
BLIZZARD
CARRY-BOOSE
ELAN
ELITE
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL
Technical Publication
After Sales Service
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec
Canada, JOE2LO

FOREWORD
The operator's Manual and the Snow-
mobile Safety Handbook have been
prepared to acquaint the owner / oper-
ator of a
new snowmobile with the var-
ious vehicle controls, maintenance and
safe operating instructions. Each is in-
dispensable for the proper use of the
product, and should be kept with the
vehicle at all times.
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 uses the following 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.
ONOTE: Indicates supplementary
information needed to fully com-
plete an instruction.
Although the mere reading of such in-
formation does not eliminate the haz-
ard, your understanding of the infor-
mation will promote its correct use.
Most specifications are given in both metric and customary units. Where precise
accuracy is
not required, some conversions are rounded to even numbers for
easier use.
A shop manual can be obtained for complete service, maintenance and repair in-
formation.

SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE '
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be check-
ed for free movement before starting
engine.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen-
cy cut-out or tether switches or turn-
ing off the key.
• Clean and check operation of the
headlight, tail light and brake light.
• Engine should be runninq only when
belt guard
and/or pulley guard is
secured in place.
• Never run the engine
without drive
belt installed. Running an unloaded
engine can prove to be dangerous.
• Never run the engine when the track
is raised off the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the hood removed.
• Gasoline is flammable and explosive·
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a well ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined and
corrected
without delay.
• Maintain your vehicle in top mechan-
ical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare or other abrasive sur-
faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive 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 ve-
hicle configuration.
•Whenever the vehicle is parked out-
doors, overnight or
for a long peri-
od, it issuggested to protect it against
the inclemency of the weather with
asnowmobile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttle
and/or
brake cables and housings.
• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-
nance procedures.
• This vehicle is designed for the
driver only. No provisions have been
made for a passenger.
• PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
IN THIS
MANUAL AND ON THE
VEHICLE.
.... WARNING: Should removal of a
Tnylon lock nut be required when
undergoing repairs/disassembly al-
ways replace by new ones. Tighten as
specified in the applicable Shop
Manual.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICULE AT
THE
TIME OF RESALE.
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INDEX
THE 1983 III1LIMITED WARRANTY" ..
OFTEN
ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . " .. . .
LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS .
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE .
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition switch, light switch, headlarnp dimmer switch,
emergency
cut-out switch, tether cut-out switch, rewind starter handle, primer,
gear shift lever, speedometer, trip meter reset button, access door latch, fuel
gauge/tank cap, seat compartment, hood removal, fuse holders, hitch .
BREAK~IN PERIOD
Break-in, 10hour-inspection, inspection check list .
FUEL
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel mixing pro-
cedure, fuel/oil mixing
charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ....
PRE-START CHECK
Check points . . . . . . . .
.. . .
STARTING PROCEDURE
Manual starting, electric starting, before riding, emergency starting .
LUBRICATION
Frequency, steering mechanism, bogie wheels, rear axles, oil level, driven
pulley. . . .
MAINTENANCE
Chart, belt guard and pulley guard removal, drive belt removal, drive belt condition,
new drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, brake light switch adjustment,
spark plugs, battery, suspension condition, suspension adjustment, tracks condi-
tion, tracks tension and
alignment drive pulley, steering mechanism, steering ad-
justment, muffler attachments, engine head nuts, engine mount nuts, carburetor
adjustment,
front hood louvers, air silencer box, fan belt, drive chain tension,
headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement, general inspection . .
STORAGE
Tracks, suspension, ski assembly, controls, gearbox, drive pulley, driven pulley,
engine and primer lubrication, fuel tank and carburetor, battery, chassis, general in-
spection. . . .
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-seasonpreparation chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLE
SHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOOLS......... . .
SPECIFICATIONS.. . . . . .. .. . . .. . .
WIRING DIAGRAMS.. . .
SI
METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE .
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP .
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6
8
9
10
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15
17
17
18
20
28
32
33
35
36
39
40
41
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THE 1983"LIMITED WARRANTY"
1-PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every 1983 SKI-DOO® / MOTO-SKI® snowmobile, sold
as NEW
AND UNUSED, by an authorized SKI-DOO or MOTO-SKI dealer respec-
tively,
for a period of:
• 12 consecutive months.
2-WHAT BOMBARDIER WILL DO
BOMBARDIER will repair and/or replace, at its option, components defective in
material
and/or workmanship (under normal use and service.l with a genuine
BOMBARDIER component
without charge for parts or labour, at any authorized
SKI-DOO or MOTO-SKI dealer during said warranty period.
3- CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED
Present to the servicing dealer, the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Customer
Registration card received by the
custom~ from the selling dealer at time of pur-
chase.
4- WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty is transferable to subsequent ownertsl for remainder of warranty
period from original date of sale.
5-EXCLUSIONS - ARE NOT WARRANTED
• Normal wear on all items such as, but not limited to:
drive belts
- slider shoes
spark plugs
- bulbs
- runners on skis
• 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 by failure to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the
Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance
services, including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner.
•
Wet cells battery.
• Vehicles designed
and/or used for racing purposes.
•All optional accessories installed on the vehicle.
(The normal warranty policy
for parts and accessories, if any, applies).
• Damage resulting from accident, fire or other casualty, misuse, abuse or ne-
glect.
• Damage resulting from operation of the snowmobile on surfaces other than
snow.
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• Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile not approved in writ-
ing by BOMBARDIER.
• Losses incurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and labour, such
as,
but not limited to, transportation, towing, telephone calls, taxis, or any
other incidental or consequential damages.
6-BATTERY WARRANTY:
• 12 consecutive months. (Pro-rated.)
100% warranty coverage will start on the date the snowmobile was purchased
and run to the following April 30th. The remainder of the 12months period will
be pro-rated as follows:
- 50% from April 30th to December 1st.
- 40% from December 1st to December 31st.
- 30% from January 1st to end of warranty.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitationof inciden-
tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not
apply.
7-EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other legal
rights
which may vary from state to state, or province to province. Where
applicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied
warranties of
BOMBARDIER, its distributors and the selling dealer, in-
cluding any
warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular pur-
pose; otherwise the implied warranty is limited to the duration
of this war-
ranty.
However, some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how
long 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, representa-
tion or warranty shall
not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any
other person.
BOMBARDIER INC. reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at any
time, being understood that such modification will
not alter the warranty
conditions applicable to vehicles sold
while the above warranty is in effect.
8-CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
If a servicing problem or other difficulty occurs, we suggest the following:
1. Try to resolve the problem at the dealership with the Service Manager or
Owner.
2. If this fails, contact your area distributor listed in the Operator Manual.
3. Then if your grievance still remains unsolved, you may write to us:
Bombardier Inc.
Service Department
Recreational Products Division
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
April 1982
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
"Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
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OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why must my snowmobile be registered? After all I do have my original invoice
as proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.
A: Your warranty is valid at any authorized dealer of the product. Your regis-
tration is the key element in providinq the servicing dealer with the necessary
data to complete warranty claim forms. This information is also used to
notify
owners in the event of asafety recall.
Q: Ibought my snowmobile in 0' King County but I snowmobile in Washington
County. Can the dealer in Washington County accept to perform warranty work
on my snowmobile?
A: Yes, any authorizeddealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,
providing the customer warranty registration card is presented.
Q: Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my snow-
mobile?
A: In this Operator Manualprovided 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 cannotbe "Voided" or "Cencelted".
However,
if aparticular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other
than is shown in the OperatorManual, THAT failure
may not be covered under
warranty. This includes service work performed
by the customer, especially
the critical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburation
and oil injection/or oil
mixture.
Q: Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?
A: These terms are general and overlap each other in areas. Some specific ex-
amples
may include: running the machine out of oil, chain failure caused by a
lack
of lubrication, operating the machine with abroken or damaged part
which causesanother part to fail, and so on. If you have any specific questions
on operation or maintenance, please contact your dealer
for advice.
Q: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A: The customer's responsibility includes aI/ costs of normalmaintenance ser-
vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents
and collision damage, as well as oils,
and spark plugs, and incidental or consequential damages costs as explained
in the warranty.
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Q: Are "Genuine" Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered
by warranty?
A: Yes. When installed by an authorized dealer, any "qenuine" Bombardier
part used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on
the machine.
Q: If I sell my snowmobile within the warranty period, Will the new owner qualify
for the balance of the warranty?
A: Yes, provided the unit has already been registered with the manufacturer.
Note that the change
of ownership card in this manual should be completed
and sent to Bombardier Inc.
Q: How can I receive the best owner assistance?
A: Thesatisfaction 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 will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Departments. It
is recognized, however, that despite the best intentions
of everyone concern-
ed, misunderstandings wi/I sometimes occur.
If you have a problem that has
not been handled to your satisfaction through normal channels, we suggest
that you discuss yourproblem with amember
of dealership management. Fre-
quently, complaints are the result
of abreakdown in communications and can
quickly be resolved
by amember of the dealership management. If the prob-
lem already has been reviewed with the Sales Manager
or Service Manager,
contact the Dealer himself
or the General Manager.
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LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
Ski-Doo &Moto-Ski
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King, Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
[phone]
British Columbia
BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick, EOA3GO
[phone]
Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island
BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
(Quebec Branch)
1350 Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1
[phone] or 655-6121
Province of Quebec
BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Ontario Branch
230 Bayview Drive
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4Y8
[phone]
Province of Ontario
TRACT EQUIPMENT
14325 114th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2Y8
[phone]
Alberta, District of Mackenzie N.W.T, Yukon
Ski-Doo only
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King, Edward Street
P,O. Box 985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
[phone]
Manitoba, Sackatchewan
HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTD.
165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 1G2
[phone]
North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin
8
J.W. Randall Limited
Weat Street
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook,
Newfoundland, A2H 6G7
[phone]
Newfoundland, Labrador
Moto-Ski only
CONSOLIDATED TURF (1965) EQUIP. LTD
972 Powell Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H OH6
(204} 633-7276
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and a few countries in
Ontario
EQUIPEMENTS ARNAUD L1MITEE
469 Arnaud Avenue
Sept-lies, Quebec, G4R 3B3
[phone]
Labrador City, Wabush, Sept-Hes
CHARLES R. BELL LIMITED
P.O. Box 8127
81
Kenmount Road
Newfoundland, AlB 3N1
Newfoundland and territory of Labrador
(excluding Labrador City and
Wabush)
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
Ski-Doo &MotD-Ski
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
All States (excluding Alaska)
FJELD OFFICES
East Main Street Road
Malone,
New York 12953
[phone]
4505
West Superior Street
P.O. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
[phone]
P.O. Box 1569
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401
[phone]
MILLER EQUIPMENT
AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1049
mOll
Alaska