BOMBARDIER ski-doo elan 250 1980 User manual

Lithod In Canada /414391600

model
V.I.N.
purchase date _
warranty expiry date
DEALER IMPRINT AREA
MOTO-SKI
FUTURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC
Text by:
Technical Information Centre
After Sales Service Department
Bombardier Limited
Valcourt, Quebec
Canada, JOE2LO
Suggested Retair Price: $2.75
(First copy free with unit purchased)
The following are trademarks of Bom-
bardier Limited.
BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-DOO CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIQUE
BLIZZARD
T'NT
CARRY-BOOSE
ELAN
ELITE
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

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INDEX
FOREWORD............................................ .2
SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE ................................... .3
CONTROLs/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency cut-out switch, decompressor, manual starter handle, primer, tether
cut-out
switch. ................ . 4
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Break-in, inspection, inspection checklist
FUEL MIXING
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel mixing
procedure
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PRE·START CHECK
Check points .
STARTING PROCEDURE
Starting procedure, emergency starting ..
LUBRICATION
Frequency, console removal, pulley guard removal, drive belt removal, driven
pulley, boggie wheel suspension, steering mechanism,chaincase oil.drive pulley 11
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance chart, spark plug, suspension, track, track tension and alignment,
carburetor adjustment, drive belt, steering mechanism, brake, steering adjust-
ment, engine head nuts, engine
mount nuts, muffler attachment, general inspec-
tion, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement 14
STORAGE
Track, suspension, ski assembly, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, fuel tank, car-
buretor, cylinder lubrication, chassis, general inspection ...... ...19
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation, chart, ..................... . 22
TROUBLE SHOOTING 23
TOOLING..... ..25
SPECIFICATIONS ,26
WIRING DIAGRAM ,,. ...................... ,27
S.I. METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE. ....................... . .. ,28
THE 1980 "LIMITED WARRANTY" ................ . 29
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS. , ,.............. . 33
CONSUMER GUIDE , , 35
LISTING OF AREA DISTRlBUTORS. . ,.............. 36
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBilE .. , .. , , ... , , , . . . .37
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP ..,................... ..39

FOREWORD
CONGRATULATIONS... You are now
the proud owner of a new 1980 Bom-
bardier snowmobile This vehicle is the
result of incomparable teamwork be-
tween Bombardier designers, engi-
neers and technicians. Consequently,
this vehicle is designed and engineered
with safety, handling, comfort and
quietness in mind.
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 indispensable 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 emphasizes particular in-
formation denoted by the following
symbols and wording.
•
WARNING: Identifies and in-
struction which, if not followed,
could cause personal injury.
_CAUTION: Denotes an 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.
Ride safe and have fun.
Recreational Products Group
Bombardier Limited
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR WARRANTY BY REGISTERING YOUR
SNOWMOBILE THROUGH YOUR DEALER, AT THE COMPANY.
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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
tracks are raised
off the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the cab removed.
• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
perform procedures in a well ventila-
ted area. Do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks in the vicinity.
If gasoline fumes are noticed while
driving, the cause should be de-
termined and corrected
without
delay.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, road
or highways. In most States and
Provinces, it is considered an illegal
operation.
•Maintain your vehicle in top mecha-
nical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top/
bare earth, or other abrasive sur-
faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critical parts
is inevitable.
• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-
nance procedures.
•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 or tether switches, or
turnning
off the key.
•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 asnowmobile cover.
Please read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE
TIME OF RESALE.
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