BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo T'NT 294 1973 User manual

Trademark 80mbardier Limited

In 1957 and 1958, tests began on
what is considered the forerunner of the
Ski-Doo' We experimented
with many
different frames and
engines-in search
of a light
machine for one or two pas-
sengers By
the fall of '58, the first pro-
totype was ready Initial tests made it
obvious the machine could hold its
own
in the recreation market Production be-
gan one year later and
225 machines
were sold at about $1
,000 each
Like
it's predecessors the '73 Ski-Doo
snowmobile is a combination of light-
ness, economy, strength and depend-
ability And yet,
with all this, it has one
other additional feature personality
Each model in each series has a
com-
plexity of characteristics that distin-
guishes itself as part of a bold breed
... the Ski-Doo snowmobiles.
At Bombardier, we fully realize that the
purchase of a snowmobile is a very im-
portant decision For this reason, we
have ensured
that each Ski-Doo snow-
mobile is backed up by an international
Ski-Doo
Distributor and Dealer Network
whose factory trained personnel are
equipped to give you
prompt and ef-
ficient service wherever you are in
Snow
Country
Furthermore, each dealer is prepared
to
serve you with information, parts and
accessories Feel free to
contact him
At this
time we would like to thank you
for your patronage and
welcome you to
Winter Enjoy yourself but remember
Safety depends on you, the driver, the
condition of your vehicle and nature of
the terrain
All of the information, illustrations and
component! system descriptions con-
tained in this manual are correct at the
time of publication However, Bomb-
ardier Limited reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifica-
tions, and Ior to make additions to or
improvements in its products
without
imposing any obligations upon itself to
install
them on its products previously
manufactured
This manual has been published by the
Technical Information Centre, Bomb-
ardier Limited,
8600 Decarie Blvd,
Montreal 307, Quebec, Canada
'Trademark Bombardier Limited

Skandic
Carry-Boose
Bombardier
'The following are trade marks of Bomb-
ardier Limited
Ski-Doo Valmont
Ski-Boose
T'NT
Nordic Elan
Alpine Blizzard
PATENTS and DESIGNS
This vehicle is covered by one or more of the fol-
lowing patents and design registrations
Canadian Patents 605.317 - 710.592
724.395 - 853.505
United States Patents 2.899.242 -3.066.546 -
3.536.153
Canadian Designs 01/217 F /28172 -01/ 249
F/31317 and '316 -D32.479 - 032.535-
032.655 to '657 - 032.661 to '669
33.982 -33.933 - 34.006 and '007
United States Design Patents
Des 221.332 to '334 -
Des 221.637and·638-
Des 222.244to·247
Others Swedish Design No 6038-
SWISS Design No 104.756-
Norwegian Design No 51.444
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
BEFORE FIRST RIDE 2
SERVICE AREAS 3
DO'S 4
DONT'S 5
GOOD DRIVING TECHNIQUE... 6,7
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS 8,9
FUEL MIXING 10,11
BREAK-IN PERIOD,
PRE-START CHECK 12,13
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 13
STARTING PROCEDURE 14
LUBRICATION 15, 16,17
MAINTENANCE 18, 19,20,21,22
EMERGENCY GUIDE 23
TROUBLE SHOOTING 24, 25
OFF SEASON STORAGE 26, 27, 28
PRE SEASON PREPARATION ....... 29
SPECIFICATIONS 30, 31
WARRANTY 32
All rights reserved eBombardier Limited 1972

2
To many of us, Winter is a revealing ex-
perience Weather, atmospheric condi-
tions, snow surfaces, individual driving
habits and vehicle usage have consider-
able affects We ask
that you familiarize
yourself
with them read the owner's
manual. it has been prepared to ac-
quaint you with the operation of your ve-
hicle, its safety aspects and systems as
well as preventative maintenance
procedures that must be periodically
upheld . all aimed toward a more en-
joyable
Winter season.
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 engine
can prove to be dangerous
• Never run the engine at high RPM.
when the track of the vehicle is raised
off the ground
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the cab open.
• Prolonged sitting while riding over
rough terrain may cause kidney and/ or
spinaI
discomfort specially for the driver
or passenger having an existing back
weakness.
• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions Always per-
form procedures in a well ventilated
area Do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks in the vicinity If gaso-
line fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined and cor-
rected
without delay
•Under no circumstances should you
wear loose clothing or scarves that
could become entangled with moving
parts of your snowmobile
•Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, roads or
highways. In most States and Provinces,
it is considered an
illegal operation.
• Hidden telephone guy wires or road-
side ditches can
cause serious accidents.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top, bare
earth, or other abrasive surfaces. Abnor-
mal and excessive wear of critical parts
is inevitable.
•Always
wear an approved snow-
mobile safety helmet. Be informed on
local laws legislating the sport.
•Maintain your vehicle in top mecharu-
cal condition at all times
Please read and understand all
other
warnings contained elsewhere in
this manual.

CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
CRAIGTAYLOR EQUIPMENT CO Alaska
POBox 3338, Anchorage,
Alaska
9950 1
Name of Distributors
ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS
3206 - 28th Ave, Vernon, B C
ATLANTIC SKI-DOO LTD
POBox 670, Shediac. N B
BOMBARDIER ONTARIO LTD
28 Currie St , Barrie, Ont
BOMBARDIER QUE LTD
1350 Nobel St Boucherville, Que
BROOKS EOUIPMENT LTD
Box
985, Winnipeg 21, Man
HUDSON'S BAY CO
12 1 Richmond W
Toronto,Ont
J W RANDALL LTD
POBox 757, Corner Brook,
Newfoundland
TRACTEQUIPMENT LTD
14325 - 114th Ave,
Edmonton, Alta
Coverage Area
British Columbia
Prince Edward Island
Magdalen Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
North-West
Territories
Newfoundland
Yukon
Alberta
Name of Distributors
BOMBARDIER EASTINC.
Railroad St , Lee,
Massachusetts
01238
BOMBARDIER WEST INC
609 West Broadway,
Idaho Falls, Idaho
83401
ELLIon &HUTCHINS INC
East Main Street Road,
Malone, New York
12953
Coverage Area
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
California New Mexico
Nevada Arizona
Montana Kansas
Idaho Nebraska
Wyoming Washington
Utah Oregon
Colorado
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Virginia
HALVORSON INCORPORATED
325 South LakeAvenue,
Duluth 2, Minn
55802
HEATH INTERNATIONAL INC
33737 - 32 Mile Road,
Richmond, Mich
48062
TIMBERLAND MACHINES INC
10 Main St North, Lancaster,
New Hampshire
03584
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
MIssouri
Upper Michigan
Lower Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Tennessee
Kentucky
W Virginia
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
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4
•Register your Ski-Doo snowmobile at
your nearest Licensing Bureau,
where
State or Provincial Laws require it, and
affix Registration Plate to the vehicle
Carry your registration certificate
with
you It provides proof of ownership in
the event
that the vehicle becomes lost
or stolen
•Obtain your State or Provincial book-
let on snowmobiling It gives valuable
information on the neighbouring snow-
mobile trails and the laws governing
snowmobiling in your particular area
• Observe all posted snowmobile signs
Not all private landowners
allow snow-
mobiling on their property You can
have Just as
much fun, even more so, by
traveling elsewhere
•When
with others, limit your actions
to the experience of the main body
Show the inexperienced driver how to
properly handle asnowmobile
•Always travel
with at least one other
snowmobile, especially in unfamiliar ter-
rain or on trail rides Even in snow-
mobiling, a pair beats one of a kind
• If you are planning to explore
new
areas, leave word of your approximate
whereabouts and estimated
time of re-
turn
with someone
•Always make a full stop then look
carefully in both directions before cross-
ing roads
When traveling in pairs or in a
group, have one
member direct the oth-
ers across singly
8
• Use a rigid hitch or tow-bar when pull-
ing any sled or trailer behind your Ski-
Doo
snowmobile Rigid hitches prevent
tailgate collision
when going downhill or
on sudden stops
• Be extremely careful when giving chil-
dren a ride Go more slowly and check
frequently Small children, are far safer
in a Ski-Boose' sled than on the seat of
your snowmobile
•
When trailering your Ski-Doo snow-
mobile, secure it solidly at both ends,
protect it with abright cover (Ski-Doo"
cover) then check
that trailer hitch and
safety chain are secure and
that brake,
flashers, position and parking lights are
all in working order.
*Trademark BiDmbardier Limited

• Don't cut across in front of the line of
travel of another snowmobile
Don't tail-
gate, collision, or the threat of it, is
serious
with any moving vehicle
•
Don't risk injury or damage to your
machine with needless and foolish
stunting Don't "jump" your snow-
mobile This part of snowmobiling
should be left to the professional
"stunt" men
•Never ride on railway tracks The
sound of your moving vehicle
drown
out noise of approaching trains Your
vehicle may also become
caught in
track
junctions In many States and
Provinces snowmobiling on railway
tracks constitutes an infraction of the
law
• Never
cut through fences or attempt
to run over them
• Don't cross a river or lake without first
being positive
that the thickness of the
ice is sufficient to support both you and
your vehicle
Your life may depend on
it. If at all in doubt, take an alternate
route
• Unless you are certain of a fueling
stop, never travel
further than V2 of the
fuel remaining in your tank Even then,
leave yourself asafety margin Remem-
ber
that a snowmobile does not neces-
sarily travel the same distance each
time on the same amount of fuel A lot
depends on speed, snow conditions of
the trail and adjustment of the
carburetor
• Don't drive your snowmobile in the vi-
cinity of skiers and keep off ski trails Al-
ways respect the rights of those
who
enjoy winter in another way
• "If you drink don't snowmobile! If
you snowmobile,
don't drink!" Re-
member alcohol and gasoline don't mix
•
Don't lend your snowmobile to
inexperienced or under-age drivers In
many cases it is the vehicle owner and
not the rider
that is responsible for
mishaps Check
State or Provincial min-
imum age limits for drivers
•
Don't leave your keys in the ignition
switch It presents an invitation to
thieves and a danger to children
•
Don't get hands or feet in track or
moving parts If your vehicle gets
"bog-
ged" down, stand to one side, squeeze
the
throttle lightly, lift the rear grab
handle, and
walk out the machine
5

6
Everyone knows, or should know, the
difference between a good snowmobiler
and a poor one Most beginners think
that snowmobiling is just a matter of
starting the engine and riding away
It's
not so There are right and wrong ways
to go
about it Here are some of the pre-
ferred
methods
Tips
Where possible, enter asnowmobile
training program Thoroughly know your
vehicle and
how to drive it before at-
tempting difficult or rapid manoeuvers
SIide Suspension
During normal driving, snow will act as
alubricant and coolant
for the slider
shoes. Extensive riding on ice or sanded
snow, (not
to mention dirt, asphalt, etc.
never recommended)
will create excessive
heat build up and cause premature slider
shoe wear.
Driving Positions.
There are three driving positions on a
snowmobile-Standing, Kneeling or Sit-
ting Each presents certain advantages
depending on the nature of the terrain,
snow conditions, the turns you desire or
the personal preference of the driver
Standing-This position is undoubtedly
the best for
climbing steep hills, trav-
eling a short stretch of bumpy trail or
when manoeuvering in deep
snow In
this position, however, always keep your
knees slightly flexed to absorb surface
shocks
Kneeling-crossing a steep slope, for
example, from side to side, you will find
the kneeling position adefinite advan-
tage Place one foot on the footboard
(on the high side of the hill), the oppo-
site knee on the seat then lean into the
hill
Warning: Side hills and steep slopes are
not recommendedfor a beginner.
An alternate recommended kneeling po-
sition and one
that is frequently used, is
to place both knees on the seat.
with
one foot on each side, loosely pressing
against the seat