BOMBARDIER formula Plus 1987 User manual

operator's
manual
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414 6063 00

model
V.I.N.
purchase date
warranty expiry date
To be completed by dealer at time of sale
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FOREWORD __________ _
The operator manual and the Snow-
mobile Safety Handbook
have been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner I operator
of a new snowmobile with the various
vehicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instructions.
Each is indispen-
sable 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 authorized dealer.
This manual uses the following sym-
bols.
•WARNING: Identifies
an instruc-
tion which, if not followed could
cause serious personal injuries inclu-
ding possibility of death.
..r CAUTION: Denotes an instruc-
T 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 informa-
tion 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 improve-
ment of its products
without imposing
upon itself
any obligation to install them
on products previously manufactured.
Bombardier
Inc. reserves the right at any
time to discontinue or change spe-
cifications, designs, features, models or
equipment without incurring obligation.
The illustrations show the typical cons-
truction 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
metric and customary units. Where pre-
cise 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
information.
• WARNING: Several components
of this vehicle
are built with parts
dimensioned
in the metric sys-
tem.
Most fasteners are metric
and must not be replaced by cus-
tomary fasteners
or vice versa.
Mismatched
or incorrect fasteners
could cause damage to the vehi-
cle
or possible personal injury.

SAFETY
MEASURES __________________________ _
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be checked
for free movement before starting engine.
• The snowmobile engine can
be stopped
by activating the emergency cut-out or
tether switches or turning
off the key.
• Clean and check operation
of the
headlight, tail light and brake light.
• Engine should
be running 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 un-
der certain conditions. Always manipu-
late
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 deter-
ined and corrected
without delay.
• Maintain your vehicle
in top mechanical
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 excessive
wear of critical parts
is inevitable.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to be
operated on public streets, road or high-
ways.
In most States and Provinces, it is
considered an illegal operation.
• Installation
of other than standard equip-
ment, including ski-spreaders, bumpers,
pack racks, etc., could severely affect the
stability and safety of your vehicle. Avoid
adding
on accessories that alter the basic
vehicle configuration.
• Whenever the vehicle
is parked outdoors,
overnight or for a long period, it
is sug-
gested to protect it against the inclemen-
cy
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 specified,
engine should
be turned OFF for all lu-
brication and maintenance procedures.
• Since engine cooling
is fully in effect on-
ly when the vehicle
is in motion and
driven on snow, it
is not recommended
that you allow the engine to idle for more
than brief periods and/or you drive the
vehicle on icy surface. Prolonged idling
and/or continuous driving on ice may
cause engine damage.
• When removing coolant tank cap, first
place a cloth over cap then turn cap
to
its first step to release pressure. Never
drain or refill the cooling system when en-
gine
is hot.
• These vehicles
are designed for the driver
only. No provisions have been made for
a passenger.
• The performance
of these vehicles may
significantly exceed that of other
snowmobiles you have operated. There-
fore, use
of this vehicle by novice or in-
experienced operators
is not recom-
mended.
• Should removal of a nylon lock nut
be re-
quired 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 MAN-
UAL 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, tachometer, temperature gauge,
injection oil level pilot lamp, high beam pilot lamp, tank cap, electric fuel level
gauge, hood opening, tool bag, fuse holder, spare drive belt holder, fuel shut-
4
6
8
9
off valve. . 10
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Engine and belt break-in, 10 hour-inspection, inspection check list 14
FUEL & OIL
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, oil injection system. 16
PRE-START CHECK
Check points ............................... . 17
STARTING PROCEDURE
Manual starting, before riding, emergency starting . . . . 18
LUBRICATION
Frequency, steering and front suspension mechanism, drive axle, counters-
haft (disk brake and driven pulley), slide suspension, chaincase oil level, oil
injection system, rotary valve system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MAINTENANCE
Chart, belt guard removal, drive belt removal and installation, drive belt con-
dition,
new drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, spark plugs, sus-
pension condition, suspension adjustments, track condition, track tension and
alignment, drive pulley, drive chain tensionner, steering and
front suspen-
sion mechanism, steering and
ski legs camber adjustment, muffler attachment,
engine head nuts, engine
mount nuts, air filter, carburetors adjustment, oil
injection system, cooling system, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement,
general inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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STORAGE
Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, countershaft (disk
brake and driven pulley), cooling system, engine and primer lubrication, fuel
tank & carburetors, chassis, general inspection, suspension stopper strap
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PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart .............. .
TROUBLE SHOOTING ................ .
TOOLS .......................................... .
SPECIFICATIONS .. ..................................... .
WIRING DIAGRAM ...... .
Sl INFORMATION GUIDE . ..................... .
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48
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THE 1987 SNOWMOBILE
LIMITED WARRANTY----------
1 -PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every
1987 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 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 pur-
chased 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 le-
gal 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,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any parti-
cular purpose; otherwise the implied warranty is limited to the duration
of this warranty. However, some states or provinces do not allow limi-
tations 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,
representation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBAR-
DIER or any other person.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental 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 anyauthorizeddealer of the product. Your registra-
tion is the key elementin providing the servicing dealer with the necessary data
to complete warranty claim forms.
This information is also usedto notifyowners
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 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 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 authorized dealer 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
snowmobile?
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 particularfailure is causedby 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, 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 damaged part
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 spark plugs, and incidental or consequential damages costs as explained
in the warranty.
0: Are "Genuine" Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered
by warranty?
A: Yes. When installedbyan authorizeddealer, any "genuine" 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 dealer and Bombardier Inc. Normally, any problems
thatarise in connection with the sales transaction
or the operation of yoursnow-
mobile willbe handledby yourDealers Sales
or Service Departments. It is reco-
gnized, however, that despite the bestintentions
of everyone concerned, misun-
derstandings will sometimes
occur If you have a problem that has not been
handledto yoursatisfaction through
normal channels, we suggest that 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
resolved by a 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 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
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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
1312) 298-9540
MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1 049 Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
1907)
274-9513
Alaska