BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo Alpine User manual

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track - - ski assemolv
tank - carburetor
box controls
chassis,
13
lever --
fue' tank aUtinti~tY
COI.TR~OLS It 6
11
7
thff)tt!elever-- lever
switch
-- switch
rna-flUBl starter - gear
-tachometer - fuel. LUBRiCATION .....
8 steennc
CLOTHING &: WEATtlER
chin chart.
NEWFEATURES ....

For best results,
time each
steps listed under 'Weeki
'M()!1tll!Y'. The f(~w moments
pay you dividends
years of trouble-free service,
Now that you are a member of the
SI1I:.lWi110bWinQ fraternl-
Ski-non we'll be
lookinc on the Trails -mean-
Manual.
DO rccuter and I"WP,,,,,,,'" lubrication
Malintenafllce, as in the
the in its weather-
plastic envelope,
Ski-
snowmobile at ail times. In the
event that it
can often a
minimum
As trnnatient be to
your
new :::iKl-U'OO snowmobile. there are
three would like to
make
READ the entire Owner's Manual
thorouohly before out Wheth-
are an
driver or
beginning, there is so much that
new, that you wm find the contents
invaluable.
And the of
the new owner cannot be
overstressed. Treat Maintenance as
part of the overall fun and vehicle
wm retain that look and
as as you want
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purchase of a
Ski-Doo snowmobile and welcome
('h;::Infl~""! the face
of winter. This year, Lim-
ited presents agalaxy of 20 sparkling
new in 6exciting series -
oi,YMPIQUE, NORDiC,
and VAlMONT.
Whichever model you have chosen,
you wi!! Hnd it bum to the highest
standards of and crattmanshlp,
by the largest manufacturer of
snow Bombardier Ltd. - the
people
who
1=1!;rt!'H~n1H'lr,~ each vehicle is backed
an int,,,,rr'l'!tinn,,,1 Ski-Doo Distributor
Dealer so that wherever
you are, in Snow Parts and
Service are available.

ALPINE
VALMONT
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
Twin 15" Tracks 1II Singie Ski <Ill For~
ward/Neuirai/Revel'l!Ie Transmission @
Underseat Storage Compartment 1II
Front illInd Rear Handles <Ill Side Re-
flectors "
PUllih Plate <Ill Disc Brake
System
<Ill Trailer Hitch
New,
of extra UU;~it:i~,
workhorse liqhtest tootorint
industry.
VALMONT - handsomely appointed,
stable,
streamlined, mont
Climbs like a mountain across
oosn reverses of where
turning's -- takes you every-
where ... beautitully.
in all the
tracks, single ski, and
NEUTRAL/REVERSE
ALPiNE ~ a

39"
35"
TWO
2x15"
13/29
Standard
2x 76M.M.
35"
39"
TWO
24
8.75:1
Standard
113%"
1 05V2 "
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Electric Electric
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75W 75W
W-240-T-1 M-280-T-31
018" - .022" .018" - .022"
."---_._~--~_._--
018"
578
520
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"When ordering replacement spark plug(s) Ispecttv number shown above.
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VAUIIONT

The Fuel ConslJm~)tion
*Running Time (in Hours and Minutes)
fUEL CONSUMPTION TABLE
IMPORTANT: Th~ single hiilrg~st cause
of difficulty on the trail is running out
of fuel. Be sure it does not happen to
you.
Don't explore new areas unless
you have established fuel stops
Of are
certain of an
~deq~at~ f!.liili $~ppi,.
aoolicable to
FUEL MIXTURE RATIO
For the Rotax engine that
powers your snowmobile the
correct gasoHne to oil mixture ratio is
20 parts GASOliNE TO '1 PART Oil.
The of iJsing the correct
Fuel cannot be overstressed.
Prior has shown that the
largest cause of
is fuel mixtures.
WARNING ~ Unless absolut~/y
cessary (In case of
not use outbcuu'd or
oU. Nelf~f UlS~ munl~lfi$co$ity 01111.
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WIUCH GASOLINE TO USE
The correct ga:soline
snowmobile
able from the pump at all
stations.
WARNING ~ N~IJ~r experiment with
differing twls or fuel ratios. Neller
use naphtha~ methanol or simUar
products.
WHICH Oil TO USE
Use Ski-Doo
available from
dealer. This blended
for
the <>""""no resistance
to carbon tormanon, excellent anti-wear
characteristics and reduces de-
to a minimum,
re-
Fig. :2
Fig. 1
an
Will NOT OPERATE
gasoline to the
function properly, all enoines,
tive or snowmobile,
asnowmobile however.
first added to the G/J\S()UNE in pre-
measured amounts. Then both oil and
ga:soline should be mixed
serious inrorna!
seizure or even
acormectina rod or cr"mk,shGdt).
Amixture too much oil
cause excessive cerbon tormeiion
sutttna in fouled
power.
SGALLONS, REGULAR GASOLINE,
'1 QUART, SKI .. DOO OIL =CORRECT
FUEL MIXTURE.

The Fuel Consumption
be construed as aooroxirnate
suits have been
static tests under full
take into account such factors
concmons, . less-than-ideal
etc.
Agood idea is for you to rate the
torrnance of snowmobile at
first with a fu!1 fuel
mark the time of
Then note time
half-full. on different
to a mean average of
*Don't run with throttle
fully open. You wi!1 find your
performs just as efficiently at 'l'e
throttle. To determine, (when it is safe
to do so), bring vehicle up to full tnrnttlp
then slack off throttle slightly until vehi-
cle starts to lose speed. Just before
vehicle loses is the of
FUEL SAVING TIPS * FUEL MiXING PROCEDURE
1. To mix the and oil alwavs
use a clean container. Never
mix in your Ski-Doo snowmobile tank.
2. Pour the 'fuli amount 0'[ sxl-ooo Oil
for the total mixture into the
add half the
amount ga;3011:ne to be mixed and
shake
tnorouomv
3. Add the remainder of the
and agitate
tainer.
4, with a fine mesh
screen Fig. 2) to prevent the
of water and foreign transfer
the fuel from to tank.
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THR011lE lEVER (A)
Located on handlebar. When lever
is increases.
When returns
to !DLE, Enqine
the aPI:)Ii€icl
STEERING
Your Ski-Doo snowmobile follows the
direction in which the are
rotated. tu to the rotate
To turn
CONTROLS & INSTRU
rotate left

for
tank is
Amounted on ,-I",,,hlk,,,\~r.";
is on all Valmont MCldels
optional on ali Models.
on all Modets.
CENTRE for n""'ltr~li
reverse.
when
lit
to
NEVER
NOWlv,fOBttLE WITH
located on left side of
raise
dls-
lever to horizontal
NOTE: The purpose of the choke is to
reduce the
amount of air ffo1f1inq trlroLJgh
the in effect enriCiflinq
mixture. However. teevint;
on after has started activates
carbon formation inside the
Thl'!rAfoflfi aiw<l\/C' turn choke
enatne has started.
MANUAL STARTER
Automatic rewind
gine tlvwheel
To
lif<d,n",nt Models
dial on lower
of console. engage
turn dial clockwise to ON positlon,
turn
on lever. to the applfed
UGHTSWiTCH
Two
out to illuminate.
Single switch illuminates both head-
lamp and with enclne
on Manual
engine running on Start Models.
NOTE: (Electric Start Models
NOT leave fights ON for more
brief periods, unless is runnina.
CHOKE
(Alpine Models only). Two
iGNITION
Manual Start
operated, 2position
Electric Models &
64()EFn
SDI,!n()-!C)HCieej contact added
to activate starter Y,",c,,,h,,,ni,,,m
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Check once, then turn driven
tum
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After the first 2hours of operatlon,
tlchtness of carburetor
smm end ,.,r,,,nt'?"
the tool
Each 2 hours for first 6 check
tension of drive chain. is normal for
new drive chain to or stretch).
Before be sure that
vehicle
has been run forward so that true free
will be on side expcsed
C:t""rti"", from maximum readinq,
to
%" free
"'''~'''t,r procedure, see Drive
OPERATION
fUEL TANK nIlIAQJITI'1"V
Check that there is sufficient fuel the
tank
for Ahabit to ac-
the tank before
AND
Check the condition and ",Ii,>!nrn,,,"..t
the ski :::l<::l'lArl'1hilv
i
)t:>nr&~,,<:: and release brake lever several
times to
check that lever operates
and returns to OFF
when released. Brake
when lever is % II (mini"" I'm clearance)
from the handlebar

choke
5.
2.
essary
NOTE: Amanual starter is standard
ecuiomem on ali snowmobiles.
any reason the vehicle cannot be
steneo
low or the
Ski-Doo snowmobile is equtppeu
with amanual starter I """t,"' .. r"'''.'''''',n
located on the
To start
1. Insert
to ON.
NOTE: Do not to its
turn fullest extent or alfow stertino nenateto
back" to its oname! oosition
to 4. Disengage choke
has started.
!l!ustrated·
AlPINE
1. choke
necessary if encine
2. Test throttle ooeratlcn
throttle (A) dit1htl\f
3. Insert and
clockwise engages.
4. Release throttle and return
ON Irnrnediatelv
onn,no has
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Wherever practical, shift
lever in NEUTRAL start-
engine. Note that brake
NOT operate with lever in NEU-
TRAL, so use caution and on
inclined surfaces.
For Models with electric starter:

for
snow, when
reatures. the
snow-
find the
In"."",iin" position
rests or footboards
back on the seat and
tributed between seat
footboards.
most corntortabte ooslticn
There are 3 main driving positions on
asnowmobile - (1 Standing,
and (3) Kneetmq.
advantages depending on the nature of
the terrain, the snow ccndltions.
of the the turns
nAI'~l"\n>:l1 preference of
Driver confidence and are
to full enjoyment your new
,)"l-U'~'V snowmobile. For your first few
runs, select a large clear flat area, then
practice the uses and of the
various controls and feel and
balance of your vehicle.
When first using throttle and
most press and release the
levers too quickly, causing acorre-
sponding 'jerking' of the machine.
instead, squeeze the levers and
smoothly so acceleration and
hrakino
are even.
When remember that snow-
mobiles have a flat track in con-
tinuous contact with ground, so that
the vehicle starts to slow
of its own accord as soon as the throttle
lever is released. For most circum-
stances, this natural action plus
agentle pressure on the are more
than sufficient to stop the vehicle,
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On each side of the verncie,
note that there are atraaov
13
/8"than to
the outer ends of the cross shafts
of the owner, the twin
vehicle can be cambered.
the outer attachment of the
manoeuverabltlty and
performance are correspon··
are presently
To add camber, drill
6" dia, drill. Remove cap
screws the outer ends of the
cross shafts, cross to new
posmon and reinstall.
NOTE: Once holes have been
both are intElfcflanj']ea'ble
may at any time.
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Mg~.IU ~ YOUR VEIH~C:LE
• A Tachometer, standard on all
Valmont is available as an
option for ali Models.
~ A
located under the is standard on
all Models. To access, remove
backrest, raise side of seat. Seat is
hlnlged along right remains open
when lifted. Taiilight illuminates storage
compartment at
night
at rear of is
Surface - Ice or extremely hard-
packed snow can be difficult to
tiate as both ski and tracks do not
much traction. Best advice is to slow
down and avoid rapid acceleration or
braking.
OmCKTiP
Three good tips to follow to rrumrmze
your chances of being stranded are
stay on known trails and familiar
(2) travel with friends or in company
with other snowmobiles, and do
regular lubrication maintenance
faithfully.
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snowmobile is to
almost any snow surface,
or newly-fallen snow. Two
are however
-- (1) don't over-
load your machine travel alone, not
with and (2) maintain a
''''''''''An",hla Tr>n,A/""'rl speed at all times.
accelerate beyond the
ability to with the surface under-
neath, and stop.
If your vehicle continues to make rea-
sonable headway, to
cnances in acceleration, you are
,on("\, H"h to new areas. If
turn as wlde an arc as possible
look for firmer trails.

",r.l'T'l"d"t"" line of cold
underwear
hloh-tashion these
been
to
comfort with a
weather
Ltd. and
local authorized
dealers everywhere, you are
n"<1r"lnt,~ori warmer winters when
f'c>rtifi ... 'rl Ski-Doo sportswear.
10 15 20 25 30 35
MilES PER
(wind velocity or snowmobile soeedi
rule to when
to wear, is to dress to the
,not the temperature.
Warm mitts and boots are
the three most important for
hands and lacking sufficient move-
ment as you are to chi,mnq
faster than other areas body.
Proper outfitting from head to
t08, how-
ever, is best of all - and Bombardier
Limited, the people who know snow-
mobiling best, have considered your
To hundreds of thousands of enthu-
Snowrnobilino has added an en-
tirely new dimension to winter. To truly
enjoy the there is one
item that is as indispensable as your
Ski-Doo snowmobile - warm clothing.
As the accompanying chart shows, even
moderate temperatures, when coupled
with vehicle speed or wind velocity,
produce a'chili factor' often as much
as 20 to 30 degrees below thermometer
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•
: Bigge~l'~ '~~~~~r~amiighi
•
•Strolnger SUS1Penl$lon Springs
NEW TRACK DE:SIGiN
On "r<:din',in,~nf AY~lmin",lif"ln
almost eXI061::t
in the
simplest
tion is the
track each instead of
digging away snow, compacts it, so
that the vehicle is propelled
aqainst acompacted bank snow,
event of
this out sur-
face , and and particularly
effective on bumpy terrain. (See 5).
Note too that rear tip of ski is contoured
to facilitate when vehicle is in
reverse.
the ski around
hard steel
mru mti nn
feature of Bombardier
Year after year, Bombardier continues
to be the World's seller of
mobiles and Snow-related equipment.
one of the many reasons
certainlv have to be our of
continuous and Improvement.
This year, for we have added
more new features in any other
year in our history, in addition to brand
new for the '70's. here are
a few many innovations that you
will enjoy on your new Ski-Doo snow-
mobile.
SKI PIVOT STOPPER
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the vehicle
encounter an ,
la,r~\Mi,..,,, what to do can make the
difference between becoming stranded
and rehJrniing
5kl~D:OO snowmobile at
Lic:en:sing Burei8u.
where
pr()vi!lci,aliaws and
affix Regisitraltion to rear of vehi-
cle.
re~lis~:fation certificate
with you. of owner-
in the event the veillcile
becomes lOst or stolen.
Be extremety
children a
check frequEn1tlly.
far safer a Ski·Eloeise
the seat of
your sn1owlmobiha.
l"dVVdli'::i carry emergency materials and
When your Ski-Doo snow-
secure at both
with a cover
\0~.!··L'VV
; then check trailer
safety chain are secure and that
flashers and parking lights are ail in
working order.
make then look
caY~fUII\! in both before
CrlJS~ung railroad tracks 01" roads.
When travelllln:g in or in a n"uUJ.
have one the
across, 5111QIY.
Insure your snowmobile aqainsr Public
Liability.
Use a hitch or tow-bar when
pulling any sled or trailer behind
Ski-Doo snowmobUe. hitlc:hE~S
preivellt tailgate comsion when
d01wninili or 011 sudden
Before you start out, check to be sure
that you and each member of
are equipped with suttlcient
warm and helmets.
Use the 'buddy' Always travel
with at least
'one other snowmobile,
especially in unfamiliar terrain or on
trail rides. Even in snowmobiling, apair
beats one of a kind
If you are to new
areas, leave word your approximate
whereabouts and estimated time of
return with someone. a
snowmobile can often travel farther in
15 minutes than you can walk in iii
Show respect and courtesy to other
snowmobilers and to private property
at all times.
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