BOMBARDIER Escapade 1988 User manual

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V.I.N. ___________ _
purchase date
warranty expiry date
To be completed by dealer at time of sale
DEALER IMPRINT AREA
AFTER SALES SERVICE The
following are trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
BOMBARDIER INC.
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All rights reserved © Bombardier Inc.

FOREWORD __________________ _
The operator manual and the Snowmo-
bile Safety Handbook have been prepar-
ed to acquaint the owner/operator or
passenger of a new snowmobile with the
various vehicle controls, maintenance
and safe operating instructions. Each
is
indispensable for the proper use of the
product, and should
be kept with the ve-
hicle at all times.
Should you have any questions pertain-
ing
to the warranty and its apprication,
please consult the IJOften Asked Ques-
tion/' section of this manual/ or your au-
thorized dealer.
This manual uses the following symbols.
..A.. WARNING: Identifies an instruc-
T tion which, if not followed, could
cause serious personal injuries includ-
ing possibility of death.
'1IIF CAUTION: Denotes an instruc-
~ tion which, if not followed, could
severely damage vehicle components.
0 NOTE: Indicates supplementary
information needed to fully
com-
plete an instruction.
Although the mere reading
of such in-
formation does not eliminate the hazard,
your understanding
of the information
will promote its correct use.
..A.. WARNING: The engines and the
T corresponding components iden-
tified
in this manual should not be uti-
lized on product(s) other than those
mentioned
on the cover page of this
manual.
..A.. WARNING: Maintenance proce-
T dures and tightening torques must
be strictly adhered to, never attempt re-
pairs unless the appropriate tools are
available.
The information and components/system
contained
in this manual
are correct at time of publication. Bom-
bardier Inc. however, maintains a policy
of continuous improvement of its prod-
ucts
with-out imposing upon itself any
obligation
to install them on products
previously manufactured.
Bombardier
Inc. reserves the right at any
time to discontinue or change specifica
tions, designs, features, models or equip-
ment without incurring obligation.
The illustrations show the typical
con-
struction of the differentassemblies and,
in all cases, may not reproduce the full
detail or exact shape ofthe parts shown,
however/ they represent parts which
have
the same or a similar function.
Most specifications are given in both
metric and customary units. Where pre-
c1se accuracy is not required, some con-
versions are rounded
to even numbers
for easier
use.
A shop manual can be obtained for com-
plete service, maintenance and repair in-
formation.
'1IIF CAUTION: Most components of
~ this vehicle are built with parts di-
mensioned in the metric system. Most
fasteners
are metric and must not be
replaced by customary fasteners or vice
versa. Mismatched
or incorrect fasten-
ers could cause damage
to the vehicle
or possible personal
injury.

SAFETY
MEASURES __________________________ __
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be check-
ed for free movement before starting
engine.
• Do not operate vehicle near snow
making equipment.
• Engine should be running only when
belt guard and/or pulley guard
is se-
cured
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 ma-
nipulate
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 earth, 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 Prov-
inces, 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 stability and safety
of your vehicle. Avoid adding on ac-
cessories
that alter the basic vehicle
configuration.
• The snowmobile engine can
be stop-
ped
by activating the emergency cut-
out switch, tether switch or by turn-
ing
off the key.
• Whenever the vehicle is parked out-
doors, overnight or for a long period,
it
is suggested to protect it against
the inclemency
of the weather with a
snowmobile cover.
•
Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake
cables and housings.
• Only perform procedures
as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise spec-
ified, engine should
be turned OFF
for all lubrication and maintenance
procedures.
• Clean and check operation
of the
headlight, taillight and brake light.
• These vehicles are designed for the
driver only. No provisions have been
made for a passenger.
• Should removal
of a locking device
be required when undergoing repairs/
disassembly, always replace
by new
ones. Tighten fasteners
as specified
in the applicable Shop Manual.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
IN THIS
MANUAL AND
ON THE VEHICLE
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF RESALE
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INDEX ______________________ _
THE 1988 **LIMITED WARRANTY".
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS ..... .
LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS .
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emergency
cut-out switch, tether cut-out switch, rewind starter handle, primer, adjustable
handle, tachometer, electric fuel level gauge, injection
oil pilot lamp, high beam pilot heated grip tank hood
4
6
8
9
opening, seat belt, tool box, plug holders, 10
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Engine and belt break-in, 10 hour-inspection, inspection check list . 15
FUEL & OIL
Recommended recommended oil, oil injection system 17
PRE-START CHECK
Check points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
STARTING PROCEDURE
Manual electric starting, before riding, emergency starting . . . . . . 18
LUBRICATION
Frequency, steering mechanism, drive slide chaincase oil level,
oil injection system, driven pulley
....
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance belt guard removal, drive belt removal and installation, drive
belt condition, new drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, spark plugs,
battery, suspension condition, stopper strap condition, suspension adjustment,
stopper strap, track condition, track tension and alignment, drive pulley,
mechanism, steering adjustment, muffler attachments, engine head nuts, engine
mount nuts, carburetor adjustment, altitude kit, oil injection system, fan
belt, headlamp beam aiming, bulb general inspection
STORAGE
Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase, drive pulley/ engine and primer
lubrication, gas tank and carburetor, battery, chassis, general inspection, sus-
pension stopper strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... .
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . ....................... .
TOOLS
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SPECIFICATIONS . ..
Sl INFORMATION GUIDE .
WIRING DIAGRAMS
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38
42
43
45
46
48
50
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THE 1988 SNOWMOBILE
LIMITED WARRANTY __________ _
1 -PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY
TO THE FIRST CONSUMER, every 1988 BOMBARDIER snowmobile, sold as
NEW
AND UNUSED, and predelivered by an authorized BOMBARDIER dealer
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), with a genuine
BOMBARDIER
component without charge for parts or labour, at any authorized
BOMBARDIER dealer during said
warranty period.
3- CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED
Present to the servicing dealer, the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Warranty
Registration card or proof of purchase received by the customer from the selling
dealer
at time of delivery.
4 - WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty is transferable to subsequent owner{s) for remainder of warranty
period from original date of delivery.
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 by failure
to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the
Operator's Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance
services, including
tune-ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner.
• 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.
• Damage resulting
from modification to the snowmobile not approved in writ-
ing by BOMBARDIER.
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• 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 damage.
6- BATTERY WARRANTY:
• 12 consecutive months. (Pro-rated)
100% warranty coverage will start on the date the snowmobile was delivered
and run
to the following April 30th. The remainder of the 12 month-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.
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 im-
plied warranties of BOMBARDIER, its distributors and the selling dealer,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose; otherwise the implied warranty is limited to the duration of this
warranty. 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, represen-
tation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any
other person.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply.
BOMBARDIER INC. reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at
any time, being understood that such modification will not alter the wa_r-
ranty 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 solve the problem at the dealership with the Service Manager or Owner.
2.
If this fails, contact your area distributor listed in the Operator's Manual.
3. Then
if your grievance still remains unsolved, you may write to us:
Bombardier Inc.
Service
Department
Recreational Products Division
Valcourt (Quebecl, Canada JOE 2LO
September 1986
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt (Quebec), Canada JOE 2LO
®*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
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OFTEN ASKED
QUESTIONS ________________________ __
0.: Why must my snowmobile be registered at the factory? After all I do have my
original invoice
as proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.
A: Your warranty is valid at any authorizeddealer of the product. Your registration
is the key element in providing the servicing dealer
with the necessary data to
complete warranty claim forms. This information is also used to
notify owners
in the event
of a recall.
0.: Who should send the registration card to Bombardier Inc.?
A: The dealer. However; it is important that the customer make sure that it has
been sent.
The company might contact you should your vehicle be recalled or
in case of a particular warranty campaign.
0: I bought my snowmobile in 0' King County but I snowmobile in Washington Coun-
ty. 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.
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 delivery
0: Will the entire warranty be void or cancelled, if I do not or maintain my
new snowmobile exactly
as in the Operator's Manual?
A: The ~arranty of the new snowmobile cannot be "Voided// or f/Cancelled'~
However; if a particularfailure is caused by operation or maintenance otherthan
is shown in the Operator Manual, THAT failure may
not be covered under war-
ranty This includes service work
performed by the customer; especially the
criticaladjustments to ignition, timing, carburation
and oilinjection/oroilmixture.
0: Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain, or abuse?
A:
These terms are general and overlap each otherin areas. Some specific exam-
ples
may include: running the machine out of oil, chain failure caused by a
Jack of lubrication, operating the machine with a broken or damaged part which
causes another
part to fail, and so on. If you have any specific questions on
operation
or maintenance, please contact your authorized dealer for advice.
0: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
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A: The customer's responsibility includes allcosts of normal maintenance ser-
vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents
and collision damage, as well as oils,
and spark plugs, and incidental or costs as explained
in the warranty

0: Are "Genuine" Bombardier ,...1"'\..., .. ,..,,..,.,.., ..... ~"'"'
parts used in warranty covered
by warranty?
A: Yes. When installed by an authorizeddeale0 any JFGenuine" Bombardier part
used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on the
machine.
0: 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.
0: How can I receive the best owner assistance?
A: The satisfaction and goodwill of the owners of Bombardierproducts are of
primary concern to your authorized dealer and Bombardier Inc. Normally, any
problems thatarise in connection with the sales transaction
or the operation of
your snowmobile willbe handled by your Dealers Sales or Service
It is recognized, however, that despite the best intentions of everyone concerned,
misunderstandings
will 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 a member of dealership management. Frequently,
complaints are the result
of a breakdown in communications and can quickly
be resolvedbya
member of the dealership management. If the problem 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
Quebec Branch
1350, Nobel
Boucherville (Quebec)
J4B 1A1
[phone]
Province of Quebec
Ontario Branch
230, Drive
Barrie L4N
4Y8
[phone]
Province of Ontario
Technical office
P.O. Box 7060
Riverview (New Brunswick) E1B 1VO
[phone]
Atlantic Region
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616, King Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3C 2V8
(204) 633-724 7
British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Alberta, Yukon
CHARLES R. BELL LIMITED
Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook (Newfoundland} A2H 6J3
[phone]
Newfoudland, Labrador
HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTD.
165, Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire (Quebec) H9R 1G2
(514)
630-5279
North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin
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AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
All States (excluding Alaskal
SERVICE OFFICES
-East Main Street Road
Malone,
New York 12953
[phone]
Technical
office
[phone]
Eastern Region
4505, West Superior Street
P.O. Box 16106
Duluth, Minnesota 55816-0106
(218)
628-2881
East-Central, Central Region
P.O. Box 1569
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83403
[phone]
Western Region
NATIONAL SALES OFFICE
0' Hare Lake Plaza
2350, Devon Avenue
Suite 150
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
(312)
298-9540
MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1049,
Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
[phone]
Alaska