BOMBARDIER ski-doo T'NT FAN COOL 300 SM 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 is an
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 serveyou 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 menuet has been the
Technical Information Centre
Service Department
BCifvj[3Af=10iiER LIMiTED
Valcourt, Cluebee, Canada.
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Lirnited.
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PATENTS and DES!GNS
This vehicle is covered by one or more of the
following patents and design registrations.
Canadian Patents: 605, 317 - no, 592 . 724,
395 - 853, 505 - 895, 749 897,747·914,
457 ·916, 204
United States Patents: 2,899,242·3,066,546·
3,536, 153 3,6~H ,254 - 3,666,323 .
3,573,894 . 3,693,884 . 3,693,992 .
3,704,918,
Canadian Designs: D1/217 F/28172 -D1/249
1'/31317 and 316 -D32,479 D32,535
032,655 to 651 . D32,661 to'6SS . 33,982
·33,933·34,006 and '007,
United States Desigri Patents:
D$5. 22i ,332 to '334·
Des 221,637 and '538-
Des. 222,244 to '247
Others: Swedish Design ~,Jo. 6038·
Swiss Design No. 104,156-
Nont~eglan Design No, 51.44-4,
Other patent and design applications pending.

Please read arid understend all other
contained elsewhere in
this manueL
parts of your snowmobile.
19 Your snowmobile is 110t designed to
be operated on public streets. road or
ruqnwavs, In most States and Provinces, it
is considered an
eHidden guy wires or road-
side ditches can cause serious
accidents.
e Your snowmobile is mJ't: desiqned to
be driven or on black bare
earth, or other abrasive surfaces.
mal and excessive vvear of critical parts
is inevitable.
@ wear an snow-
mobile helmet. Informed on
local laws the
sport
e Maintain your vehicle in top mechani-
cal conditionat an times.
driver
back
e Gasoline is flammable
under certain conditions,
procedures in a well ventilated area. Do
not smoke or allow open flames or
in the ~f fumes are no-
ticed while the cause should be
determined and corrected without
., Under 110 Cin:uMstal'lce:s should you
wear 100s8 or scarves that
with
to be danqerous,
., run the at R"P"iV1.
when the tracks of the vehicle are raised
off the
@It can be to run engine with
the cab open.
@
To many of us, Winter is a ex-
Weather, condi-
tions, snow surfaces, Incllvlduiai
habits and vehicle have consider-
able affects. \Ne ask familiarize
voursett with them the owner's
manual, it has been to ac-
you with the of your ve-
Its safety aspects and systems as
as
maintenance
that must be
. all aimed toward a more en-
\I\/inter season,
Ob:SJ€lr'lle the folloll'iil1ll:m peeeeutlons:
@ Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free
movement before
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are
Ski-Doo snow-
chain are secure and that
flashers, position and
a~! in order.
e Whell
o Use a hitch or tow-bar when
any sled or trailer behind your Ski-
snowmobile. Rhitches prevent
h::iN'+~ collision when downhil: or
on sudden stops,
eBe careful
when chil-
dren a ride more and check
Smail children, are far safer
sled than on the seat of
'lour snowmobile.
new
of re-
@you are to
areas, leave word of your approximate
whereabouts and estimated
turn with someone.
rain
make a full
stop then look
careruuv in both directionsbefore cross-
When in or in a
group. have one member direct the oth-
ers across
e When with others, limit vour actions
to the of the main
Show the inexoerienced driver how to
nn,nr"rh, handle' a snowmobile.
with at least one other
snowmobue especiallv In unfamiliar ter-
rides. Even in snow-
beats one of a kind
eObserve ail posted snowmobile
Not all landowners allow snow-
on their property You ca n
as much fun, even more so,
® Obtain your State
let on
information on the neiohbourino
mobile trails and the
eyour Ski-Doo snowmobile at
your nearest Bureau, where
State or Provincial Laws it and
atf xto the veh icle. CalTV
your certificate with you. it
provides of ownership in the event
that the vehicle becomes lost or stolen.
"Tre::.iemark Bombardier Limited
4

switch It
thieves and a
@ Don't lend your snowmobile to
inexperienced or under-age drivers. !n
rnanv cases it is the vehicle owner and
not the rider that is responsible for
Check
State or Provincial min-
imum age limits for drivers
@ "If yOl! drink don't soowmobtlet if
you snowmobile, don't drink!" Re-
member alcohol and don't mix.
9 Don' get hands or feet in track or
parts If your vehicle
stand to one squeeze
lift the rear
handle, and out the machine
@ Don't drive vour snowmobile in the
of skiers and off ski trails. ,L'IJ-
respect the or those who
winter in another way.
o Don't cross a river or lake without first
being that the thickness of the
ice is sufficient to both )lOU and
may depend em
take an alternate
@Unless you are certain of a
never travel further than '::2 of
tank. Even then,
YUI_" :;;,1;::" oRemem-
snowmoone does not neces-
mobile
should
"stunt" men.
@ Never ride tracks The
vehicle drown
approachinq trains. Your
vehicle become rn
track In manv States and
Prov! noes
snowrnobil jrai
tracks constitutes an of the
aNever cut th'"("\lln.h fences or attempt
to run over them
@ Don't risk or "",m",n.I"
@ Don't cut across in front of the of
travel of another snowmobile. Don't tail-
gate; collision, or the threat of it, is
serious with any moving vehicle
5

for
find
,'1i'lIInIIP advan-
tage Place footboard
tne side of the the oppo-
site knee on the seat then lean into the
hill
An alternate recommended krVe8,,'nn
smon and one that IS
to both knees on the seat,
one foot on each side. nno"',,,nn
aoamst the seal
Wa,m§ng: Side hlUs and steep are
not recommended for a bel;§inm~r.
the
when manoeuvennq
thrs POSition. however
knees flexed
shocks
Drivinq Positions.
There are three
presents certain ;~rlv",nt;,n,o"
dependmq the nature of the terram.
,'r,nriltlnr~ the turns you desire or
the dnver
manoeuvers
Where
tr a.runo nfl,nr;,,.,,
vehlcle"' a
knows should knovv, the
difference between a
and a poor one Mcst
that
startmq the engine
not so There are
to go about it Here are some of pre-
ferred methods
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!c:y Surface.
Ice or snow can
be
difficult to as both skis and
track do not have much traction Best
advice is to
slow down and avoid
acceleration or h",hnn
SIlIOW.
Use the
mended earlier
tinues to make re-
sp o nd in to ligh chan es in
ecceleration.vou are safe to ex-
new areas If not. turn in as wide
an arc as and look for firmer
trails
nn.::,i"inn of your
as the turn demands
your center of gravity as low as possiote
\tviligive the mark of an Ay!.,Ar'Ar"'p,,-1
body
front vehicle,
packed snow. adds nn,'"'' IV'"
and ski runners so
into the SflOVV surface
Waming: Prolonged sitting while riding
ever rOI.lgl; terrain may cause kieiney
amflof spinal discomfort, for
the
driver or passenger all
back weakness.
Sitting-for ali norma!
should be on
the footboards,
way back on the seat, Avoid
foot inside the support braces
footboard
7

remove
headlarnp chrome and turn upper or
lower screws to obtain desired
beam position.
C\lt-O\lt Button
.A. button switch located on
side of handlebar. To stop the "a","""'.
press button down into
Before
button into released
driver of this vehicle
himself
with the function of
times on first U\-im,lL
mentallv oreoared for erner-
switch F/
To start
tum clockwise to START posi-
tion and hold. Return to ON position
imm~Klilit.,iyerlgi!le has started, To lurni-
nate both and turn
to liGHTS position.
left side of handlebar
the brake is
rell38sed, it
proportionate to the pressure
Throttle Lever
Located on side of handlebar. When
depressed, the lever controls the
and the er!!i?a~lerrH:l1lt of the transmis-
sion. When lever released the
speedreturns to idle.
Brake lever (B)
Located on the
When lever is depressed,
applied, VVhen eutomatically
returns to its
effect ison
Rotation of the handlebar causes a push-
pull action on the and
forces the skis to turn in di-
rection. Incorporated in the crash
handlebar are the dimmer switch, cut-out
button, brake and throttle levers.
8

position
starting
enginliL
llwl0r position
to stop IIngil1e.
9
The
items should be wrapped in
team or similar material. This wilt prevent
while over
Located under the cab,
chaincase. Ideal location for spare
drive belt, rope, etc.
it can be dalr1geifOl.l$ to run
ne with cab open.
Tool box
glancing at side of fuel tank. However, for
accurate reading, unscrew gas tank cap
and withdraw dipstick from tank.
Cab latches
For those procedures that cab
open,
unlock latches on both sides where
cab meets frame then lift cab up
until stopped bv restraining device.
checked
The speedometer
Sfvl, 440 SE and Everest 440 Sf\!1 models,
a odometer is standard ecuiornent.
To reset, turn knob counter-clockwise,
Fuel level
Fuel can be
drive axle. dial indicates
the
of the vehicle in miles per hour
(rv1.P.H.). Odometer records the total
number 0f miles travelled. On the 440
Tachometer iI"l) 300 8M
The tachometer registers the impulses of
the magneto. Direct-reading dial indica-
tes, in thousands,
the number of revolu-
tions per minute (R.P.IV1.) of the
air/fuel mixture. Always push choke knob
to off, once engine has started. Never
operate your vehicle with choke on.
geney
situations rsquirinq its use.
Warning: If the button has been used in an
emergency situation
the source of mal-
should 00 determined
and COl'-
before re~taI'1:ing
Manual Starter (f)
Auto-rewind type located at
console in cab
recess. To start
handle. (See Start.no
Choke (Gl
f'" i button located ma-
nual starter handle. Pul] button to engage
choke, to The choke
should always be used for easier cold en-
starts.
Arter is warmed up,
however, it is not necessary to use choke
when
Note: The purpose of the choke is to re
duce the
amount of air
the carburetor, in effect the

arenot enaul.Jh therefore we cc -ecornmerd
use of no-lead qasoimss
oii should
Recommended fuel ratio is 50/1.
5recommended ga~30line
can of 50/1 Ski-Doo concentrated oil
correct fuel mixture,
fuel
The of the correct
mixture cannot be overstressed, Prior ex-
r.~,·;cr"~,, has shown that an incorrect fuel
ratio results in serious
Ril,nin'R flcJn~RCIR
Note: To faciiirate fuel
be at room temperature,
Which Oil to Use
Use com:.:entrated Ski-Doo oil available
from your Ski-Doo dealer, This type of
all has formulated oil bases to
meet the lubrication of the
Bombardier-Hotax engine.
Ca\Jtion: The carburetors of the '1974
Ski-Doo snowmobile have been calibrated
for a mixture of ina and concentrat-
ed Ski- 000 oil. Unless absolutely neces-
sary, do not use snowmobile oiL
If
such oil is used, observe instruc-
tions on the container. Never use out-
board or ~"'";,,h~ mineral oils,
stations.
Caution: Never AYnAri",Afl!
ent fuel or fuel ratios.
or no lead ,!
orsimilar
With Ski-Doo snowmobiles. the oil must
be added to the galsoliina
sured amounts
line should be
before
Which Gasoline to Use
On ail models the correct is
Premium less than 98
available all service

your
until tank is
on different
a mean average of
Never 'top up' gas tank before
vehicle!n a warm area. At certain
temperatures, garoiil'le will expand and
overflow.
fl.u~i consumption
A idea is for you to rate the fuel
I'nn"" J!T,nt,rH" of snowmobile at the
Startinq with a fuli fuel
Note: VVhen fuel. at-
ways shake the contsmer thoroughly as
the' oil has a tpr,rI,>n,'\!
'I. Pour one Ion of gas-
oline into a clean container.
2. Add the full amount of concentrated
Ski-DOG oi].
3, Shake the container
4. Add the remainder of the gas,oline.
5, Once the
container. afunnel fine
mesh screento prevent the entry of water
and transfer mixture
from into the snowmobile tank.
fuel Procedure
To mix the and oil alwavs use a
separate container Ne\'er mix
In your snowmobile tank For
best results, two containers, e1-
ther plastic or metal. Draw from one un-
empty then use the second one.
Wl!1rl1lirl!~: Gaso!ine is fiammabla and
explosiv® under certain conditions.
Always perform procedures il1l a waH
ventilated area. Do 110t or al-
low flames or in vi-
gal.oliin8 fumes an" noticed
i:lri!VIllU. the cause should be
determil1led and corrected without
Nevel" add fuel while is

the
outdoors
track
of mechanism
",,;.;,,: ut the handlebar several times
from side to side H or bind-
ing is felT check for rce or snow that
may be the mechanism
Under
may freeze
snow surface
the track is free
start the vehicle
eliminate unnecessary
Track
Since rruxeo fuel has a 10
the fuel in the
the footboards and
rockinc the vehicle from side to side
Fuel Tank QLlcH11titv
Check that there IS sufficient fuel in the
A habit
tank before d,,,-t,,,n
acceter au
operaunq hours
maxirnurn throttle
However. brief fIJI; accelerations and
VVith Ski-Doo snowmobile a
break-in IS
fun-
the vehicle at full throttle r\!;anu-
racturer' rec ornrne {or
Bar-nbs rei !8r -Rotax
.s at
After the break-in suqqest
that each Ski-Doo snowmobile has an
nsoecton check This
tne o.scret.on and expense
hicle
the V8-
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El1lerjl;lefilCY Materials
In to those tools
manufacturer provides, you
the
followinq:
Tools: General Purpose
able Wrench
(3/4" opi3ninq)-F:la,;hliqht
Spa,e Parts:
Headlamp and Tail
Cable and tousinc -Btartlno
rope - Fuse (electnc
Important: Always carry spare
drive belt. Check condition of
and look for of a fouled
hi!JII'l\~lay:s. When the unexpected happens.
driver often has only his own
nuitv and that of his to re-
turn home 9 out of
10 difficulties encountered 011 the trail
Can be fixed on the spot. However, you
must carry at least a minimum assort-
ment of Tools and Spare Parts to enable
you
to effect minor
situations are haz-
ards with any moving vehicle. A hidden
rock or stump on the
trail, a burnt
bulb while at night, all empty
fuel tank while miles from anywhere, can
ail cause degreesof inconvenience.
Unlikean autornobila.which hasa
distinct
aovantaqe in that servicestations are usual-
\,""dki:nn di,it811C" snowmobiles
spe'cifiic"liy tle$i!~l"led to travel off the
Tluottle and Brake
Depress throttle lever several times to
check that it operates easily and smoothly.
The throttle levershould return to the idle
positron when released. If the lever does
not return remove cabie and
hn"olnn and replace. Re-check lever
ration. leverage is correct
the lever has
1/2"approx. clearance from
handlebar when
Throttle mecnanism shOUld be
cI1ecked for free movement before flt<1llrtil'1!@
engine. Once all components are c!M~ck:ed
and functioning properly. yOl! can start
your Ski·Doo snowmobile.
3

position
. starting
engH16" Low!!wposition
to stop engine&
OFF
ELECTRiC
OFF
ON
LIGHTS
up beforeto warm
manual starter handle and
resistance is felt then
wi!1 start. Allow
handle to return to its po-
does not start, repeat the
operatinq at full throttle.
5.
Note: Do not istarting rope to its full-
est extent or allow handle to
back" to its
then
inn"tinn and turn to Of\.!
choke. (Choke is not necessary
iswarmed uo).
jf
1. Insert key in
position.
2.
3. TeST throttle
throttle lever sl
cool 10r 2 minutes before pro-
cedure.
5, Release throttle and
has started.
6. choke.
Caution: Never operate the Ski-Doo
snowmobile with the battery removed or
disconnected.
7. Ai 10\'\1 the to warm up before
operating at ful 1throttle.
switch .
clockwise until star-
operation then
Neller run the <It
RPM when the track of the vehicle is rals-
ed off the M',",'<I"''',
Note: Before the make su-
re the cut-out button is in the released
upper
POSltIOI'l.
4, Tum
E!ectric St<!!iing:
. Insert
2.
Ii:
3. Test
ter engagese
Calltiol1: Do not engage starter
than 30 seconds. If does not start
on first try, must be turned ful
back to OFF each time. Allow starter to
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Unlock and
1. Tilt cab and
raisedriven pulley support.
2. the driven pulley
by twisting and the
Hold in open posit.on.
3. Pull the belt in toward the center of
the driven then slackened belt
over the top edgeof
4. the
beit from the drive
(To install, tollow reverseprocedure)
Never s~~r~ or !'lin ®ngil'le
witi1ou~ bel~ ins~a!!ed.
$hol.lld be
gu~rdilil $ec~~red
closed,
remove completelv from vehicle,
stud is from rear
out front and
bait to from
L Tilt cab, out retiaining
engage stud from bracket- Tilt
ward,
2. To
Warning:
w!len
~nd c~b
frequency of lubricar!:!on
It is recommended
that the sys-
tem and be lubricated rnonth-
ly or every 40 hours of If the
vehicle is in wet snow or in seve-
re these items should be lubri-
cated more TCP'" , ,pn"rhl
Caution: The driven does no! re-
lubrication, however, is
necessary
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idler wheels 'with
a low pressure
3 to 4 times through
located on each cap of
off excess.
Lubricate the five
grease,
Grease gun.
the grease
idler wheel.
Chail'lcaseOil level
Remove tool box then check oii level
of chaincase, Level
should
not be below the line.
The chaincase has an oil of ao-
9 oz. To
spark
St.leril'lgMecl'1.mism
c'n,lin;pc bolts. Lubricate ski
until new grease appears
6

Norm,,1 (Brownish)
Adjuster blocks
positioned at the lowest
snow conditions. A
is when nego-
snow. The rear blocks
until adistance of
is obtained between rear
should be
41/2" to 5 1
W3 SI.lI,pel1sicm Adjustmel1t
The is the front ad-
surface condition, the rear
The front
Caution: If, when checking spark plug co-
lor, you find that the engine is not
under ideal conditions, contact
",,,·thr,,i:',,,rl Ski-Doo dealer.
3. Reinstall plugs and connect wires.
W2 Springs
With engine off, visually inspect suspen-
sion springs. Replace any weak or broken
spring.
® AI grey insulator tip indicates a
lean mixture caused carburetor
speed
mixture too lean,
wrong heat range, incorrect
fuel mixing
ratio, or a seal or
iW11 Spar!<.
1. Disconnect spark plug wires and remo-
ve
2. condition of
eAbrownish reflects ideal condi-
tions, (Correct carburetor
~rii;, "0+",",0''';
spark heat range; etc.).
o /:... black insulator indicates
caused :carburetor idle mix-
ture mixture- too

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of footrest and when the driver is
seated on the vehicle.
wrench is an ideal
tool).
Caution: Atwavs turn left side
blocks in aclockwise direction, the
side blocks in a counter-clockwise direc-
tion, Left and blocks of
each must always be set at the
sameelevation,
Track
Lift the rear of the vehicle and support it
off the so that the track is free to
turn. With off, rotate track by
hand and track condition,
Track Tension
Lift rear of vehicle and support it off the
icjlL;UllU. Allow slide to extend ~,~,~dl •.,
A of 1/2'" - 3/4" should exist between
51 shoe and bottom inside of track.
If track tension is too bose, the track
will have a tendency to If too
will be affected. If ne-
cessary to adjust, loosen or tighten
er bolts located on inner side of rear idler
wheels.
Note: Track tension
inter -related, Do not
the other.
Track Alignrnerlt
After track tension has been corrected
start the engine and accelerate sl so
that track turns Check that track
is wei! centered and turns evenly. To cor-
rect, loosen the lock
nut and tighten the
adjuster bolt on side where track is clo-
sest
to the frame. lock nut and
recheck aii(]nrne,nt
Before
track
ment, ensure that the track is free of ail
psrtlctes which could be throw!"l out whi-
le track is feet <lnd
c!(I,thiingclear of track.
Remove battery caps then check electro-
level at each cell level
must touch bottom of filler hole. If ne-
cessarv Iadd distilled water.