BOMBARDIER Skandic 503 1987 User manual

operator's
manual
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414 6064 00

model
V.I.N.
purchase date
warranty expiry date
To be completed by dealer at time of sale
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AFTER SALES SERVICE The following are trademarks
of Bombardier Inc.
BOMBARDIER INC. ALPINE®
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GRAND PRIX SPECIAL® SKI-DOO®
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Quality
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T'NT®
ESCAPADE*
OLYMPIQUE®
TUNDRA*
Service
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Litho'd in Canada ®*Trademarks of Bombardier
Inc.
All rights reserved © Bombardier. Inc.

FOREWORD
The operator manual and the Snowmo-
bile Safety Handbook have been prepa-
red 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 pertaining
to the warranty
and its application, please
consult the "Often Asked Questions" sec-
tion of this manual, or your authorized
dealer.
This manual
uses the following symbols.
• WARNING: Identifies
an instruc-
tion which, if not followed, could
cause
serious personal injuries including
possibility of death.
..r CAUTION: Denotes an instruction
T which, if not followed, could se-
verely damage vehicle components.
0 NOTE: Indicates supplementary in-
formation needed to fully complete
an instruction.
Although the mere reading of such infor-
mation does not eliminate the hazard,
your understanding of the information
will promote its correct use.
• WARNING: The engines and
the
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.
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. 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 different assemblies and,
in all cases, may
not reproduce the full
detail or exact shape of the parts shown,
however, they represent parts which have
the same or a similar function.
Most specifications
are given in both met-
ric and customary units. Where precise
accuracy
is not required, some conver-
sions are rounded to
even numbers for
easier
use.
A shop manual can be obtained for com-
plete service, maintenance and repair in-
formation.
..r CAUTION: Several components
T of this vehicle are built with parts
dimensioned
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.
• The snowmobile engine can
be stop-
ped
by activating the emergency cut-
out or tether switches or turning off
the key.
• Clean and check operation ofthe head-
light tail light and brake light.
• 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 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 stability and safety
of your vehicle. Avoid adding on ac-
cessories that alter the basic vehicle
configuration.
• 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 proce-
dures.
• Should removal of a nylon lock nut
be
required when undergoing repairs/dis-
assembly, always replace by new ones.
Tighten 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 1987 "LIMITED WARRANTY".
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS ....... .
LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS .
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency cut-out switch, tether cut-out switch, rewind starter handle, prim-
er, adjustable steering handle, speedometer, fuel gauge/tank cap, injec-
tion oil
level pilot lamp, high beam pilot lamp, hood opening, retractable head-
4
6
8
9
lamp lever, tool box, hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Engine and belt break-in, 10 hour-inspection, inspection check list 13
GAS & OIL
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, oil injection system . 15
PRE-START CHECK
Check points ......... .
15
STARTING PROCEDURE
Manual starting, before riding, emergency starting ..
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, drive pulley, steering mecha-
nism, steering adjustment, muffler attachments, engine head nuts, engine
mount nuts, carburetor adjustment, oil injection system, fan belt, headlamp
beam aiming, bulb replacement, general inspection . . . . . . . .
20
STORAGE
Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, engine and primer
lubrication, fuel tank and carburetor, chassis, general inspection, suspension
stopper strap . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart . 33
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . ..
TOOLS
SPECIFICATIONS ......... .
WIRING DIAGRAMS .... .
Sl INFORMATION GUIDE .
34
36
37
39
40
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THE 1987 SNOWMOBILE
LIMITED WARRANTY----------
1 -PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST CON-
SUMER SALES, every
1987 BOMBARDIER snowmobile, sold as NEW AND UN-
USED, 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 sel-
ling dealer
at time of purchase.
4 - WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty is transferable to subsequent 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 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 purchased
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 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, 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 war-
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 (Quebec), Canada, JOE 2LO
February 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? 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 registra-
tion
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 safety recall.
0: Who should send the registration card to Bombardier Inc.?
A: The dealer. However, it is important that the customermake sure that ithas been
sent. The company mightcontact you should your vehicle be recalled or in case of
a particular warranty campaign.
0: I bought my snowmobile in O'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, pro-
viding 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 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 particular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other than
is shown in the Operator Manual, THAT failure may not be covered under warran-
ty. This includes service work performed by the customer, especially the crit-
ical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburation
and oil injection/or oil mixture.
0: 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 a broken or damagedpart which
causes another
part to fail, and so on. If you have any specific questions on
operation
or maintenance, please contact your dealer for advice.
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0: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A: The customer's responsibility includes allcosts of normal maintenance ser-
vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents and collision damage, as well as oils, and
sparkplugs, and incidental or consequentialdamages costs as explainedin the
warranty.
0: Are "Genuine" Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered
by warranty?
A: Yes. When installed by an authorizeddealer, any "genuine" Bombardier part
usedin warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty thatexists on the ma-
chine.
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 dealer and Bombardier Inc. Normally, any problems
thatarise in connection with the sales transaction
or the operation of yoursnow-
mobile will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Departments. It is rec-
ognized, however, thatdespite the best intentions
of everyone concerned, mis-
understandings
will sometimes occur. If you have a problem that has not been
handledto yoursatisfaction through
normal channels, we suggestthat you dis-
cuss yourproblem with a
member of dealership management. Frequently, com-
plaints are the result of a breakdown in communications and can quickly be re-
solved
by a member of the dealership management. If the problem alreadyhas
beenreviewed 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 Bayview Drive
Barrie (Ontario)
L4N 4Y8
(705)
728-8600
Province of Ontario
Technical office
P.O. Box 7060
Riverview (New Brunswick) E1 B 1 VO
[phone]
Atlantic Region
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King, Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3C 2V8
(204)
633-7247
British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Alberta, Yukon
CHARLES R. BELL LIMITED
Newfoundland, Labrador
Offices
-Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook (Newfoundland) A2H 6J3
[phone]
- 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 1 G2
[phone]
North-West Territories, Franklin District &
Keewatin
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
All States (excluding Alaska)
SERVICE OFFICES
-East Main Street Road
Malone, New York 12953
[phone]
Technical office
(506)
386-6117
- 4505 West Superior Street
P.O. Box 16106
Duluth, Minnesota 55816-016
[phone]
-
P.O. Box 1569
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83403
[phone]
NATIONAL SALES OFFICE
-O'Hare Lake Plaza
2350 Devon Avenue
Suite 150
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
[phone]
MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1 049 Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907)
274-9513
Alaska
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