BOMBARDIER ski-doo Alpine 640 ER 1982 User manual

1982
OPERATORAIS
MANUAL
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INDEX
THE 1982uLIMITED WARRANTY" , ,. , , . , . . . . . . .. .2
FOREWORD , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. 5
LISTING OFAREA DISTRIBUTORS 7
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE . . . .. . 8
SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE ............... .. .9
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency
cut-out switch, manual starter handle, primer, gear shift lever, access
door latch, tether
cut-out switch, speedometer, parking brake, horn button,
hood removal, seat compartment, fuel gauge, fuse holder. . . . . .
.. .. 10
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Break-in, inspection, inspection checklist .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FUEL
MIXING
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel mixing pro-
cedure 15
PRE-START CHECK
Check points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~16
STARTING PROCEDURE
Starting procedure, emergency starting . ,. ,.......................... .17
DRIVING TIPS
Bogie wheel, front hood louvers, air silencer box, belt and guard removal .... .18
LUBRICATION
Frequency, driven pulley, steering mechanism, gearbox oil level, bogie wheels,
rear axles. . . . . . .
.. . .. 20
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance chart, spark plugs, battery, suspension, tracks, track tension and
alignment, carburetor, air silencer box, drive belt, steering mechanism, drive
chain tension, drive pulley, brake, steering adjustment, engine head nuts, engine
mount nuts, muffler attachment, fan belt, general inspection, bulb replacement. 22
STORAGE
Tracks, suspension, ski assembly, fuel tank and carburetor, cylinder lubrication,
gearbox, controls, driven pulley, battery, chassis, general
inspection.. .. .27
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart . . . . . .. .30
TROUBLESHOOTING . , 31
TOOLS 33
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . .. . 34
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
SI METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP 37

LIMITED WARRANTY 1982 SKI·DOO® SNOWMOBILES
1-PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every 1982SKI-DOO® snowmobile, sold as NEW AND UN-
USED, by an authorized SKI-DOO dealer,
for periods of:
• 12 consecutive months
for ELAN®, CITATION*, EVEREST®, ELlTE®,
ALPIN
E® models.
• 90 consecutive days for NORDIK*, SKANDIC*, BLiZZARD® 5500 MX and
9500 models subject to the following:
1. If delivery is made after the 31st day of March of a given year and before the 1st
day of December of the same year, the above 90 day warranty will start on De-
cember 1st.
2. If delivery is made
on/or after the 2nd day of January of a given year but before
the 31st day of March of the sameyear, all the unused portion of the 90 day pe-
riod will be carried over to the next winter and start again on the 1st day of De-
cember of the same year.
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
SKI-DOD 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 time of pur-
chase.
4-WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty istransferable to subsequent owneris) for remainder of warranty pe-
riod 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
breaker points
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.
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• Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the
Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance ser-
vices, including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner.
• A sulphated battery.
• Vehicles 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 modification to the snowmobile
not approved in writing
by BOMBARDIER.
• Lossesincurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and labour, such as,
but not limited to, transportation, towing, telephone calls, taxis, or any other in-
cidental or consequential damages.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden-
tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply.
6-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. Whereap-
plicable this warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied
warranties of BOMBARDIER, its distributors and the selling dealer, including
any warranty of merchantability of fitness for 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 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.
7-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
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE2LO
January 1981
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE
210
®"Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
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FOREWORD
The operator 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 and in-
..... struction which, if not followed,
could cause personal injury.
.., CAUTION: Denotes and 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.
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OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
0: Why must my snowmobile be registered? After alll 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 regis-
tration 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 asafety recall.
0: How do I know my vehicle has been registered at the factory?
A: When you bought your snowmobile the dealer should have completed, and
forwarded us the manufacturer's copy of the Customer Warranty Registra-
tion. YOUR DEALER
SHOULD HA VEGIVEN YOU THE HARD COpy OF THE
WARRANTY REGISTRA TION FORM.
Q: Ibought my snowmobile in O'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.
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 1/.
However, if aparticular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other
than is shown in the OperatorManual, THA Tfailure may not be coveredunder
warranty. This includes service
work performed by the customer, especially
the critical adjustments to ignition, timing, cerburetion
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 teiture caused by a
lack
of lubrication, operating the machine with abroken or damaged part
which causes another part to fail, and so on. If you have any specific questions
on operation
or maintenance, contact your dealer for advice.
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Q: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A: The customer's responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance ser-
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.
Q: Are "Genuine" Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered
by warranty?
A: Yes. When installed by an authorized dealer, any "genuine" Bombardier
part used in warranty 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: 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 will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Departments. It
is recognized, however,
that the best intentions of everyone concern-
ed, 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
your problem with a member of dealership management. Fre-
quently, complaints are the result of abreakdown in communications and can
quickly be resolved by a
member 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 OF DISTRIBUTORS
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
Kalamalka Lake Road
P.O. Box 159
Vernon, British Columbia, V1T
6M2
[phone]
British Columbia
BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac,
New Brunswick, EOA 3GO
[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, L4M 2Y8
[phone]
Province of Ontario
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
4505
West Superior Street
P.O. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
[phone]
North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana,
Ohio (less eastern half), Tennesse,
Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia,
Northern Idaho, Northern Wyoming,
Montana, Iowa, Washington.
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
[phone]
Manitoba, Saskatchewan
HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTD.
165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec,
M4W 1A8
[phone]
North-West Territories, Franklin
District &Keewatin
J.W. RANDALL LIMITED
West Street
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H 6G7
[phone]
Newfoundland, Labrador
TRACT EQU1PMENT
14325, 114th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2Y8
[phone]
Alberta, Dist. Mackenzie, Yukon,
N.W.T.
ELLIOTT & HUTCHINS INC.
East Main Street Road
Malone,
New York 12953
[phone]
New York, Massachusetts, Connec-
ticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,
District of Columbia, Northern half of
Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.
MILLER EQUIPMENT
AND
RECREATIONAL CENTER
1049
Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
[phone]
Alaska
7

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE
The main components of your snow-
mobile (engine, track and frame) are
identified by different serial numbers. It
may sometimes become 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
332300000o
MODEL
NUMBER
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NOTE: 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 asnowmobile is stolen.

SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.
• Engine should be running only when
pulley guard is secured in place.
• Never run engine without drive belt
installed. Running an unloaded en-
gine 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 mecha-
nical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top r
bare earth Ior other abrasive sur-
faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critical parts
is inevitable.
•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 vehi-
cle configuration.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen-
cy cut-out switch, tether switch or
by turning
off the key.
•Whenever the vehicle is parked out-
doors, overnight or for a long peri-
cd. it is suggested to protect it
against the inclemency of the weath
er with asnowmobile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttle
and/or
brake cables and housings.
Please read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere and
on the vehicle.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF RESALE.
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CONTROLS/ INSTRUMENTS
Gear Shift Lever
Access
Door Latch
Tether Cut-Out Switch
Speedometer
Parking Brake Handle
Horn Button
Key operated, 4 position switch. To
start engine, turn key fully clockwise to
8TART position and hold. Return key
to ON position immediately engine has
started. To stop engine, turn key coun-
ter-clockwise to OFF position. To illu-
minate both headlamp and taillight,
turn key to LIGHTS position.
D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
Located on left side of handlebar, flick
switch to high or
low beam.
E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch
A 3 position switch located on the right
side of the handlebar. To stop the
engine in an emergency, flick the lever
to either upper or lower
"OFF" posi-
tion. To start engine, lever must be in
middle IIONOI position.
.... WARNING: For safety reasons,
..... the emergency cut-off switch is
easily accessible; be careful not to
operate it inadvertently.
-
START
/LIGHTS
..... ON
A) Throttle Control Lever
B) Brake Control Lever
C) Ignition /Light Switch
D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
EJ Emergency Cut-Out Switch
FJ Manual Starter Handle
G) Primer
A) Throttle Control Lever
Located on the right side of handlebar.
When depressed, it controls the engine
speed and the engagement of the
transmission. When released, engine
speed returns automatically to idle.
B) Brake Control Lever
Located on the left side of handlebar.
When depressed, the brake is applied.
When released, it automatically returns
to its original position. Braking effect is
proportionate to the pressure applied
on the lever.
C) Ignition ILight Switch
OFF
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The driver of this vehicle should fami-
liarized himself with the function of this
device by using it several times on first
outing. Thereby being mentally pre-
paredfor emergencysituations requiring
its use.
.&. WARNING: If the switch hasbeen
..... used in an emergency situation
the source of malfunction should be
determined and corrected before re-
starting the engine.
FJ ManualStarterHandle
Auto rewind type located on right hand
side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,
pull handle.
0) Primer
A push-pull button. Pull and push but-
ton (2-3 times) to activate primer. The
primer should always be used for cold
engine starts. After engine is warm
however, it is not necessary to use pri-
mer when starting.
HI Gear ShiftLever:4 posi-
tions
(2 Forward! Neutral! Reverse)
... CAUTION: The vehicle must be
... completely stopped before shift-
ing.
I) Access Door Latch
To gain access to the carburetor or
spark plugs, lift pressure lock tab and
pull open accessdoor.
To adjust locking device turn nut in re-
quired direction.
J) TetherCut-OutSwitch
Attach tether cord to wrist or other
convenient location then snap tether
cut-out cap over receptacle before
starting engine.
If emergency engine "shut-off" is re-
quired completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will automati-
cally shut "off" .
ONOTE: The cap must be installed
on the safety switch at all times in
order to operate the vehicle.
.&. WARNING: If the switch is used
..... in an emergency situation the
source of malfunction should be deter-
mined and corrected before restarting
engine.
K) Speedometer
The speedometer is linked directly to
the drive axle. Direct-reading dial in-
dicates the speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour. Odometer records
the total number of kilometers travell-
ed.
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UParking Brake
Located on right side of steering hand-
le. Parking brake should be used when
vehicle is not in use. To engage park-
ing brake, pull handle and turn cam
then release a little for proper engage-
ment.
To releaseparking brake, pull handle to
disengage brake mechanism, turn cam,
then releasehandle.
M) HornButton
Pressto activate horn.
HoodRemoval
Unlatch cap by turning both handles
toward front of vehicle, remove fuel
tank cap, gently lift hood then discon-
nect junction block at right side of en-
gine. Remove hood from vehicle.
.... WARNING: It is dangerous to run
..... enginewith hoodoff. Personal in-
jury could result.
Seat Compartment
Remove backrest and tilt seat. Ideal
location for spare plugs, belt, rope,
etc.
ONOTE: Emergency materials
should be wrapped in foam or
similar material. This will prevent possi-
ble damage to breakable items when
travelling over rough or bumpy terrain.
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Fuel Gauge
Unscrew fuel tank cap and withdraw
dipstick to check fuellevel.
.... WARNING: Never use a lit match
..... or open flameto check fuel level.
Fuse Holder
Located in the engine compartment
(front of engine R.H. side).

BREAK-IN PERIOD
With Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile
engines, a break-in period is required
before running the vehicle at full throt-
tle. Engine manufacturer. recommen
dation is 10to 15operating hours. Dur-
ing this period, a richer mixture is
needed (i.e. 40 parts of gas for 1part of
50/1 Bombardier oil). Maximum throt-
tle should not exceed 314, however,
brief full acceleration and speed varia-
tions contribute to a good break-in.
Continued wide open throttle accelera-
tions, prolonged cruising speeds, and
lugging are detrimental dunng the
break-in period.
ONOTE: A new drive belt requires
a break-in period of 15-25km (10-
15miles).
1G-HOUR INSPECTION
As with any precision piece of mechan-
ical equipment, we suggest that after
the first 10 hours of operation or 30
days after the
purchas~, whichever
comes first, that your vehicle be check-
ed by your dealer. This inspection will
give you the opportunity to discuss the
unanswered questions you may have
encountered during the first hours of
operation. Remember that it is easier
to remedy at this time than to allow the
snowmobile to operate until a possible
failure occurs.
The 10 hour inspection is at the ex-
pense of the vehicle owner.
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10-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST I
Engine timing
Fan belt tension
Spark plugs condition
Carburetor adjustment
Engine head nuts
Engine
mount nuts
Muffler attachment
Gearbox oil level
Chain tension
Battery electrolyte level
Brake operation and lining condition
Ski alignment (runner condition)
Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubricate (steering, suspension, driven pulley)
Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires, damaged insula-
tion), tightened all loose bolts, nuts and linkage
Operation of lighting system (HI /LO beam, brake light,
etc.l, test
operation of emergency cut-out switch and tether switch
We recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection list.
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Date of 10 hour inspection Dealer signature

FUEL MIXING
Oil must be added to the gasoline in
pre-measured amounts then both oil
and gasoline should be thoroughly
mixed together before fueling the tank.
Recommended Gasoline
The correct fuel is regular leaded or un-
leaded gasoline.
... CAUTION: Never experiment
.... with different fuel or fuel ratios.
Never use naphtha, methanol or similar
products.
Recommended Oil
Use concentrated Bombardier snow-
mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil has specially formula-
ted oil basesto meet the lubrication re-
quirements of the Bombardier-Rotax
engine.
If Bombardier snowmobile oil is un-
available, substitute with ahigh-quality
2cycle snowmobile oil. The oil/gas
mix must meet the vehicle require-
ments. See oil manufacturer recom-
mendations on container.
... CAUTION: Never use outboard
.... or straight mineral oils.
Fuel Mixture Ratio
The importance of using the correct
fuel mixture cannot be overstressed.
An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious
engine damage. Recommended fuel
ratio is 50/1.
SIMEASURE
500 mL oil to 25 liters =50/1
IMPERIAL UNITS
1can 16 oz oil to 5imp. gals=50/1
or
1can 500mL oil to
51/2 imp. gals 50/1
U.S. MEASURE
1 can 12 oz oil to 5 U.S. =50/1
ONOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing oil
should be kept at room tempera-
ture.
Fuel Mixing Procedure
To mix the gasoline and oil always use
a separate clean container. Never mix
directly in your snowmobile tank. For
best results, acquire two containers,
either plastic or metal. Draw from one
until empty then use the second one.
.... WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-
~ ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always manipulate in a
well ventilated area. Do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparksin the vici-
nity. If gasoline fumes are noticed
while driving, the cause should be de-
termined and corrected without delay.
Never add fuel while the engine is run-
ning. Avoid skin contact with fuel at
below freezing temperatures.
1. Pour approximately one gallon of
gasoline into a clean container.
2. Add the full amount of oil.
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3. Replace the container cap and
shake the container thoroughly.
4. Add the remainder of the gasoline.
5. Once again thoroughly agitate the
container. Then using a funnel
with
a fine mesh screen to prevent the
entry of water and foreign particles,
transfer mixture from container into
the snowmobile tank.
aNOTE: When using pre-mixed
fuel. always shake the container
thoroughly as the oil has a tendency to
settle .
..... WARNING: Never 'top up' gas
~ tank before placing the vehicle in
a warm area. At certain temperatures,
gasoline will expand and overflow.
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PRE-STARTCHECK
Check Points
•Activate the throttle control lever
several times to check that it oper-
ates easily and smoothly. The
throt-
tle control lever must return to idle
position when released.
• Check fuel level.
• Check that the ski and tracks are not
frozen to the ground or
snow sur-
face and that the steering operates
freely.
•Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake fully applies be-
fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.
•Verify that the path ahead of the ve-
hicle is clear of bystanders and ob-
stacles.
Clean and check operation of the
headlight, taillight and brake light.
..... WARNING: Only start your snow-
~ mobile once all components are
checked and functioning properly.

STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Insert key in ignition switch.
2. Test throttle control lever.
3. Activate primer (2 to 3 times). Prim-
er is not necessaryif engine is warm.
4. Ensure the tether cut-out cap is in
position and that the cord is attach-
ed to your clothing. Check that the
emergency cut-out switch is in the
middle ON position.
OFF
5. Turn ignition key clockwise until
starter engages. If engine does not
start on first try, key must be turned
fully back to OFF each time.
..&.WARNING: Do not apply throttle
.... while starting.
6.
Release key immediately after en-
gine has started.
.., CAUTION: Never operate your
Ysnowmobile with the battery re-
moved or disconnected.
7. Check operation of emergency cut-
out switch and the tether switch.
..&.WARNING: If engine does not
.... shut-off when flicking the emer-
gency cut-out switch
and/or by pulling
the tether cut-out cap, stop the engine
by turning OFFthe ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle, see your dealer.
8. Allow the engine to warm before
operating at full thrattle.
ONOTE: If for some reason, the
vehicle cannot be started electri-
cally, place ignition key to ON position
and start engine manually.
Emergency Starting
Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break, the engine can be started with
an emergency starter rope.
ONOTE: Transfer the rope handle
to your emergency rope.
Remove pulley guard from vehicle and
wind the emergency rope tight around
the drive pulley sliding half.
Grasp emergency starter rope 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 reinstall the pul-
ley guard. Do not start the vehicle by
the drive pulley unless it is a true emer-
gency situation, have the vehicle re-
paired as soon as possible.
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DRIVING TIPS
Bogie wheel
By raising the outer attachment of the
bogie wheel sets, vehicle maneuverabi-
lity in deep snow will increase. You will
note that there partially drilled holes lo-
cated approx. 3.5 em
(1 3/8") above
the original cross shaft holes of the
frame. To reposition bogie wheel sets,
drill holes fully through using a
5/16"
dia. drill. Remove capscrews securing
bogie wheel cross shafts to frame and
reinstall bogie wheels in new position.
0 ..... Partially
----~~--=-- drilled hole .....-""""
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Front Hood Louvers
When operating the vehicle in powder
snow it is advisable to block the front
hood louvers as per illustration. Un-
block the louvers as soon assnow con-
dition becomes firmer or as soon as en-
gine becomes too hot.
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Air Silencer Box
~ CAUTION: Never operate your
.... snowmobile with the air silencer
tube disconnected. Serious engine
damage will occur if this notice is disre-
garded.
When operating the vehicle in temper-
ature exceeding
ooe (32°F), the rubber
plug must block the engine side orifice
and the rubber vent must be positioned
on the side of the silencer box to allow
cold air circulation.
Rubber
plug
-----
In temperatures below ooe (32°F) and/
or powder snow, the rubber plug must
block the entry of fresh air on the side
of the silencer box and the rubber vent
must allow the warm air being emitted
from the engine to be directed over the
carburetor.
~ CAUTION: Observe temperature
.... changes and locate plugs accord-
ingly. Incorrect location of plugs may
cause carburetor ice-up or engine over-
heating.