BOMBARDIER ski-doo Elite 1974 User manual

1959
THE YEAR
OF OUR MILLIONTH
MACHINE
Wewish J. Armand Bombardier could be around to see that
millionth machine come off the production line this year. What
would the inventor of the snowmobile think about todav's jet-
age styling? Or the incredible technical advances under the
sleek cowling? We
think he'd be amazed - and proud.
In this year of the
millionth machine, J. Armand Bombardier
would have a lot to be proud about. First of all, a million isan
impressive number
of machines. But there's something more
important than quantity. The Ski-Doo* line-up of today reflects
all the experience and know-how gained from the making of a
million machines.
At Bombardier, we've had time to learn all the tricks of
power and flotation. We've found out the pitfalls of operating
an engine in freezing conditions over every conceivable winter
terrain. And our experience shows. It shows in Ski-Doo* styling,
performance and dependability.
Another thing our founder wouldn't recognize is the factory.
From its start in a small garage, it's grown into the most advanced
snowmobile factory in the world. Bombardier employs designers,
engineers, specialists and craftsmen by the thousand. They put
every Ski-Doo* through its paces, both in the versatile test labora-
tory, and on our outdoor speed track.
We've discovered
that the best testing ground of all is the race
track. We're in racing
not only to win, but to learn. This year,
we've been able to make some pretty impressive technical improve-
ments to all our machines -- improvements made on the track to
help you on the trail.
It adds up to a machine you can depend on, all the time.
Your
Ski-Doo* will give you excellent performance in all weathers, on
all terrains.
Look after it well, and it will serve you well. Your
Ski-Doo dealer is always ready with information, parts and acces-
sories. He is backed up by an international Ski-Doo distributor
and Dealer network whose factory trained personnel are equipped
to give
you prompt and efficient service wherever you are in
snow country.
Ride safe ... and have fun!
Laurent Beaudoin
President
Bombardier
Limited
•Registered Trademark of Bombardier Limited

This manual has been published by:.
TECHNiCAL iNFORMATION CENTRE
SERVICE DEll'ARTMENT
BOMBARDIER
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LUBRICATION .....,.......... 11,12,13
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OFf SEASON CARE ...,,,. 19
PRE·SEASON PREPARATION 19
TROUBLE SHOOTiNG 20,21
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WHAT SHOULD KNOW
BEfORE fiRST RIDE .m 2
SERVICE AREAS :3
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DO'S ." "4
DONT'S 5
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS 6,7
fUEL MIXING 8
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BREAK-IN PERIOD ....,.......,... ".., 9
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ardier
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parts of your snowmobile.
eYour snowmobile is noe to
be operated on public streets, road or
hiqhwavs. Moreover. in most States and
Provinces. it is considered an
etelephone guy wires or road-
side ditches can cause ser GUS
accid®nts.
e Your snowmobiie is not designed to
be driven or on black bare
earth, or other abrasive surfaces,
mal and excessive wear of critical Darts
is inevitable. '
@ vvear an snow-
mobile helmet. informed on
local laws the sport.
e Maintain your vehicle in top mechani-
cal condition at all times.
Ple~se read al1d l.mderstaild all other
contained els6!where in
this manua].
to be dangerous.
1$ run the at R.PJv1.
when the tracks of the vehicle are raised
off the
1$ It can be with
the cover open,
$The Elite is to carry two per-
sons the operator and one passenger.
Make sure the passenger seat belt is
fastened
while the vehicle.
1$ Gasoline is flammable and
under certain conditions. Alwavs oertorrn
procedures in a well area.
00
not smoke or allow open flames or
in the if fumes are no-
ticed
while the cause should be
determined and corrected
without
o Under I'!O circumstances should you
wear loose or scarves that
could become with
without drive belt
Ri Inn;nn en unloaded
@ Never
installed,
To many of us, Winter is a revealing 8X-
oenence. 'Weather, condi-
snow surfaces,
habits and vehicle
able affects, VVe ask
yourself with them ,
manual, it has been
you
with the operation
its aspects and
<;\!'~tpm<:
weil as rna
procedures that must be
, , all aimed toward amore en-
Winter season,
Observe the foiilmNi'lgpr€IC:lIiutio!"il.:
@ Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before

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@When your Ski-Doo snow-
mobiler secure sol at both ends.
it with a cover then check
trailer hitch and chain are
secure and
that brake, flashers, n:,clti,..,n
and are all in workino
@Use a hitch or tow-bar when
pulling any sled or trailer behind your Ski-
Doo snowmobile. Rigid hitches prevent
t"iinc-,t", collision when downhill or
on sudden stops. secure
asled or trailer.
attachment
a
sled or a Ski-
your vehide, espe-
children a ride. Go more
etravel with at least one other
snowmobile, In unfamiliar ter-
rain or on rides. Even in SnO\N-
mobilinq, a pair beats one of a kind.
e!f you are to explore new
areas. leave word of vour appC()XII1l3Ite
whereabouts and estimated
turn with someone.
make a full stop then look
careruuv In both directions before cross-
VVhen in or III a
group, have one member direct the oth-
ers across
e\Nhen with others, limit your actions
to the of the main
Show the drver how to
orooeriv handle a snowmobile.
of
Re'::jis'ter your Ski-Doo snowmobile at
nearest Licensing Bureau, where
or Provincial Laws it, and
Plate to vehicle.
certificate
with
snowmobile
landowners ailov'; snow-
on their property. You can
as much fun, even more so,
t,,,,,pl, nn elsewhere
affix your
!+
1 ~
event that the vehicle becomes
or stolen.
@ Obtain vour State or Provincial book-
'·valuable
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5
@ "If yOll drink don't snowmobila! If
you snowmobile, don't drinK!" Re-
member alcohol and don't mix
e Don't lend your snowmobile to
inexperienced or drivers. In
many cases It is the owner and
not the rider that is responsible for
rnl,~holn" Check State or Provincial min-
rmum age limits for drivers
@ Don't leave your
switch
thieves and a
® Don't cross a river or lake without first
being positive
that the thickness of the
ice is sufficient to
both you and
your vehicle. Your may depend 011
it. if at ail in doubt, take an alternate
route.
@Unless you are certain of a fueling
never travel further than 12 of the
tank. Even
Remern-
snowmobile does not neces-
travel the same distance each
time on the same amount of fuel. A lot
depends on
SnO\N conditions of
the tr ail and ustrnent of the
carburetor .
@ Don't drive your snowrnobiie in the VI-
of skiers and off ski trails ,6,1_
respect the Of those who
Winter in :;,n,r,trloC
@ 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 vehicle
@ Don't risk or damage to
machine with needless and fnr,l!"h
Don't "your snow-
mobile. This part snowrnobi I
should be left to the
"stunt' men.
® Never ride on tracks The
sound of your moving vehicle
drown
out noise of approaching trains. Your
vehicle
mav also become caught in
track junctions. in many States and
Provinces snowrnobil on ral
tracks constitutes an of the
law.
@Never cut thY'n'I,"''' fences or attempt
to run over them.

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Headlamp Dimmer Switch
The dimmerswitch allows to alternate
between or
low beams.To
obtain Hi or
Low beams, simply
switch. A. Hi beam indicator !
mounted in the tachometer dial. H
beam should not be used when ap-
proaching on vehicles.
Note: The anglesof your beams
have been to ripi ;VI"lr\,1
Should you remove
hp,,,il,,rrln chrome and turn upper or
adjusting screws to obtain desired
key
position and
im-
switch knob to
Erake leller
Located on left side of handlebar. When
lever is depressed, the brake is applled,
When released, it automatically releases
the brake mechanism. effect is
nc,,.,,,,,,rfi,,, .. ,,j-o to the pressure on
Ignition Switch
Key operated, 3
ON/START). To start
clockwise to
hold. Return key to
has
Rotation of the handlebar causes apush-
Iaction on the and
the skis to
tum in the fP,fll JilrMl
direction. Iin the
handlebar are the
dimmer switch, kill but-
ton, brake and throttle levers.
Throttle lever (Ai
Located on side of handlebar. When
depressed, the lever controls the
and the el'li~aglemel'lt: of the
transmission. \Nhen lever is the en-
gine returns automatically to idle
and the transmission.
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fuel Gau96
Direct-reading dial indicates the amount
of fuel in the tank.
Tachometer
Direct-readingdial indicates
the number of revolutions per minute
(R.P.M.), of the
Speedometer
Direct-readinc diai indicates the of
the vehicle i; miles per hour ).
6odometer records the nurnber of
miles travelled,
pops up auto-
Warning: Do not gear shlft le-
snowmobile is in motion. When
the the drive belt must be
removed from arid
the gear shift
lever gear.
Gear
Shift lever
Two posi ion ever, (FORWA,RD/
REVERSE). Pushup to proceed forward,
down to reverse.
Kill i::!I.H:tol1
A push button switch located, on right
side
of handlebar. For emergency stops,
press
button dovvn into ~ower position.
Before engine always
button into released upper position.
The driver of this vehicle should familia-
rize himself with the function of this de-
vice by using it
several times 011 first out-
mentalIv nr~.n"n"rl for
situations its use.
asituation, the source of mal-
function should be determined and cor-
rected before restartinq
CnoKs(G)
Pull button to
The choke
easier cold
is warmed up,nowever
to use choke when C,T",rtinn 7

fuel,
IU!UL'Ullly as oil has
screen
and
from contai net
tank.
Note: When
shake the container
atendency to settle,
Never gas tank before
vehicle in a warm area. At certain
temperatures, wi!! alid
overflow.
be determined and corrected without de-
Neller add fuel while engine is rl.li,ning.
1. Pour one galion of qa-
soline into a clean container.
2, Add the fui! amount of concentrated
Ski-Doo oil.
3. Shake the container tnorouqnlv
4, Add the remainder of the gasoiiine,
5, Once the con-
tainer. a fine mesh
10 prevent the entry of water
transfer xture
into the snowmobile
oil is used, observe Instructions
on the container. Never use outboard or
mineral oils.
Ratio
The correct fuel/oil ratio's 50: 1, Five gal-
lons, ine plus 1cancor-centra-
Ski-Doo
Oi!=COf(8ct fuelmi xture,
Note: To facilitate fuel oil should
be at room temperature.
fuel Prooedl.!we
To mix the and oil use a
separate clean container. Never mix direct-
ly in your snowmobile tank.
Gasoiine is T~amm<lb!e lilnd ex-
!.meler certaia cOl"!diticlns.
peirfowm in a weI! veilr1ti!atEld
area. Do not smoke IJr allow open flames
or in
the if Tumm;
are noticed while cause shoold
Which Gasclina to Use
The correct is R",l'IHil"w
(not less than 88 octane), available
all service stations.
CilIl,rtiofl: Never experiment with other than
recommended fuel ratios. Never
use no lead methanol or
sirnilar f)f l!JeHl''; .S,
Which Oil ttl Use
Use cOi'!centrated Ski-Doo" oil available
from your Ski-Doo dealer. This type of oil
has formulated oil bases to meet
the of the Born-
bardier-Hotax
Caution; The carburetors of the 1 S174 Ski-
Doo snowmobile have been calibrated for
a mixture of and concentrated
Ski-Doo oi!. Unless necessary,
do not use snowmobile oil. If such
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