SAFARI Mirage 3 1985 User manual

model
V.I.N.
purchase date
warranty expiry date
To be compl et ed by dealer at time of sale
DEALER IMPRINT AREA
MOTO-SKI
FU TURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUP ER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC
SONIC
FO RMULA
AFTER SALES SERVICE
BOM BARDIER INC.
VALCOURT. QUEBEC
CANADA. J OE 2LO
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The foll ow ing are trademarks of Bom-
bardier Inc.
BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-OQO CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIQUE
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GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

FOREWORD _
The operator manual and the Snow-
mobileSafetyHandbookhavebeenpre-
pared to acquaint the owner Ioperator
of a new snowmobile with the various
vehicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instructions. Each is indis-
pensable for the proper use of the pro-
duct, and should be kept with the vehi-
cle at all times.
Should you have any questions per-
taining to the warranty and its applica-
tion, please consult the "Often Asked
Questions" section of this manual, or
your selling dealer.
This manual uses the following sym-
bols.
+WARNING: Identifies an instruc-
tion which, if not followed, could
cause personal injury.
_ CAUTION:Denotesaninstruction
.". which, if not followed, could se-
verely 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.
+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.
Most specifications are given in both metric and customary units. Where precise
accuracy is not required, some conversionsarerounded to even numbersfor easier
use.
A shop manual can be obtained for complete service, maintenance and repair in-
formation.

SAFETY IN
MAINTENANCE _
Observe t he following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be check-
ed for free movement belore 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 andlor 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 flam mab le and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a we ll ventilated area,
Do not smoke or al low open flames
or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined and cor-
rected without delay.
• Maintain your vehicle in top mechen-
lea! 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.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, road
or highways. In most Statesand Pro-
vinces, it is considered an illegal
operation.
• Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks. etc. . could
severely affect the stability and safe-
ly of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic ve-
hicle configuration.
• Whenever the vehicle is parked out-
doors, overnight or for a long peri-
od, it is suggested to protect it against
the inclemency of the
weathe rwith
a sn
owm obile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttleand/or brake
cables and housings.
• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-
nance procedures.
• Liquid
coo led mode l: Since engine
cooling is fully in effect only when
the vehicle is in motion and driven on
snow, it is nOI recom mended tnet
you all ow the engine to idle for more
than brief periods and/or you drive
the vehicle on icy surface. Profonq-
eo idling and/or continuous driving
on ice may cause engine damage.
•Liquid cooled model: When re
mov -
ing coolant thank cap, first place. a
cloth over cap then tum cap to Its
first step 10release pressure. Never
drain or refill the cooling system
when engine is hot.
• Should removal of a nylon lock nut
be required wh en undergoing re-
pairs/disassembly, always replace by
new ones. Tighten as specified in the
applicable Shop Manual.
PLEASE READ AND UNDEASTAND
ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN
THIS MANUALAND ON THE VEHICLE.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN W ITH THE VEHICLE A'
THE TIME OF RESALE.
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INDEX _
THE 198 6 " LIM ITED WARRANTY " _. . .. . .
DFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS .
LISTING OF AREA DISTRI8UTORS .
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE
CONTROLSIINSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition switch, light switch, headlamp dimmer
switch, emergency cut-out switch . tether cut-out sw itch, rewind starter han-
dle, primer, adjustable steering handle, speedometer, tachometer, temper-
ature gauge, injection oil level pilot lamp, high beam pilot lamp, fuel gauge!
tank cap, electric fuel gauge, hood opening, retractable headlamp lever, seat
belt, too! box. fuse holders
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Break-in, 10 hour-inspection, inspection check list
FUEL
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, oil injection system .
PRE -START CHECK
Check points
STARTING PROCEDURE
Manual starting, electric starting, beforeriding, emergency starting .
LUBRICATION
Frequency, steering mechanism, driveaxle, slide suspension, cnamcese oil
level, oil injection system, rotary valve system .
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance chart, belt guard removal, drive belt removal, drive belt condi-
tion,
new drive belt, brake condition, brake adjustment, spark plugs, bat-
tery, suspension condition , stopper strap condition, suspension adjustment,
track condition, track tension and alignment, drive pulley, steering mecha-
nism, steering adjustment, muffler attachments, engine head nuts, engine
mount nuts, carburetor adjustment, oil injection system, cooling system,
fan belt, headlamp beam aiming. bulb replacement, general inspection .
STORAGE
Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincese, drive pulley, cooling system,
engine and primer lubrication, fuel tank and carburetor, battery, chassis,
general inspection
PRE ·SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .
TOOLS ..... .
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . .. . . .
WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . , .
SI
INFORMATION GUIDE . . .
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP .
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THE 1985 LIMITED WARRANTY _
1- PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every
1985 BOMBARDIER® snowmobile, sold as NEW
AND UNUSED, by an authorized BOMBARDIER dealer
for aperiod 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 ge-
nuine BOMBARDIER component
without charge for parts or labour, at any au-
thorized 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 received by the customer from the selling dealer at time of
purchase.
4- WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty is transferable to subsequent owner(s) for remainder of war-
ranty period from original date of sale.
5- EXCLUSIONS - ARE NOT WARRANTED
•Normal wear on all items such as, but not limited to:
-drive belts
-slider shoes
-spark plugs
-bulbs
-runners on skis
•Replacement parts and/or accessories
which are not genuine BOMBARDIER
parts and/or accessories.
•Damage resulting
from installation of parts other than genuine BOMBAR-
DIER parts.
• Damage caused by failure
to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the
Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance
services, including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged
to the owner.
•
Wet cells battery .
•Vehicles designed and/or used
for racing purposes.
•
All optional accessories installed on the vehicle. .. .
(The normal warranty policy for parts and accessones, If any, applies).
•Damage resulting from accident, fire or other casualty, misuse, abuse or
neglect.
• Damage resulting from operation of the snowmobile on surfaces other than
snow.
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• Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile not approved in writ-
ing by BOMBARDIER.
• 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 damages.
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 months
period
will be pro-rated as follows:
- 50% from April 30th to December 1 st.
- 40% from December 1 st 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
legal rights
which may vary from state to state, or province to province.
Where applicable this
warranty is expressly in lieu of all other express-
ed or implied warranties of
BOMBARDIER, its distributors and the seil-
ing dealer, including any
warranty of merchantability of fitness for any
particular purpose; otherwise the implied warranty is limited to the dura-
tion
of this warranty. However, some states or provinces do not anow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limita-
tion may not apply.
Neither
the distributor, the selling dealer, nor any otherperson 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 in-
cidental 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, beingunderstood 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 resolve the problem at the dealership with the Service Manager or
Owner.
2. If this fails,
contact your area distributor listed in the Operator 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 1
984
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt. Quebec. Canada, JOE 2LO
@*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
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OFTEN ASKED
QUESTlONS _
0: Why must my snowmobile be registered? After aut do have my original invoice
as proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.
A: Your warra nt y is val id at any authorizeddealer of theproduct. Yourregistra-
tion is the key element in prov iding the servicing dealer wi th the necessary
data to complet e warra nt yclaim forms. This information is also usedto noti fy
owners in the event of a safety recall.
Q: I bought my sn owmob ile 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 aur hori zed dealer in North America can perform warra nt yrepairs,
providing the cus tomer warranty reg iscra tion card is presented.
Q: Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my
sno wmo bile?
A: In this Opera tor Manual pro vided w it h the vehicle at the rime 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 Operato
r's Manual?
A: The warranty of the new snow mobile canflO( be " V oi ded" or "Cancell-
ed" .However, If aparticular faHure is caused by operation or maintenance
otherthan is
snow n in the Operator Manual, TH AT failure may not be covered
under warranty. This includes service work performed bV the
CUStome r,
especiallV the critical adjustments to ignition,
timi ng, carburation and oil injec-
ti on/or oil mixture.
0 : Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?
A: These terms are general and overlap each ocher in areas. Some spec if ic
exa mp les may incl ude: running the machine our of oil , chai n failure caused
by a lack
of lubrication, operating che mac hine wi ch abroken or damaged part
which causes s noin er part to fail, and so on. If you have any specific ques-
tions on operation or maintenance, please contact your dealer for advice.
0: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A: The custom er's responsibility includes all costSof normalmaintenance ser-
vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents and collision damage, 8Swell as oils.
and spark plugs, and incide nt al or consequentialdamages costs as explained
in the warra
nt y.
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Q: Are "Genuine" Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairscovered
by warranty?
A: Yes. When installed by an authorized dealer, any "genuine" Bombardier
part used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on
the machine.
Q: If I sell my snowmobile within the warranty period, will the new owner qualify
for the balance of the warranty?
A: Yes, provided the
uni t has already been registered with the manufacturer.
Note mst tne change
of ownership card in this manualsh ould be completed
and sent to Bombardier Inc.
Q: How can I receive the best owner assistance?
A: The satisfaction and goodWill of the owners of Bombardier products are
ofprimary concern to your dealer and Bombardier Inc. Normally, any problems
that arise in conn
ect ion with the sales transaction or the operation of your
snowmobile
will be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Oeoenmeots.
It is recognized, however, that despite the best intentions
of everyone con-
cerned, misunderstandings will sometimes occur. If you have a pro bl em that
has
not been handled to your satisfaction through normalchannels, we sug-
gest that you discuss your problem with amember
of dealership management.
Frequently, complaints are the result
of a breakdown in com muni cations and
can quickly be resolved by a member of the dealership management. If the
problem already has been revi
ew ed with the SalesManager or Service Manager,
comect the Dealer himself or the General Manager.
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LISTING OF AREA
DISTRIBUTORS _
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
B OMBA R DIER INC .
EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Aflantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick, EOA 3GO
l50 6138 6·6117
Magdalen Island. Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island
Quebec Branch
1350 Nobel Boulevard
aoucnevnre. Quebec .J4B 1A1
(514) 655·6121
Province of Quebec
Ontario Branch
230 Bayview Olive
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4Y8
(70S} 728-8600
Province of Ontario
BROOKS eQUIPMENT LIMITED
1 616 King, Edward Street
P,O. Box
985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2ve
120 4163 3·]2 47
British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Albe rta, Yukon
CH ARLES R. BEll UM ITEO
Newfoundland, labrad or
Offices
- Riverside Dnve
P.O. Bo x1050
Corner Brook, Newfoundland. A2H 6J3
P09} 63 4-3533
- 8 1 Kenmount Road
P.O. Box 8 127
St -John's . N ew foundland. Al B 3N1
(709) 722 ·6700
HUOSON'S BAY CO. LTO.
165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Ctaire. Quebec. H9A 1G2
(51 4J 697-8500
North ·West 're rrt tcrf es. Franklin D ist rict &
Keewa tin
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
AU St ates f elCClud ing Alss kal
SERVICE OFFICES
- P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick, EOA 3GO
(506)
386-611 7
. 4505 West Superior Street
P.O. Box 6106
Du'uth, Minn esota
55806
(2181628-28Bl
- P.O. Box 1569
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 8340 1
(2081529 · 9510
NATIO NAL SALES OFFICE
• O' Hare Lake Plaza
2350 Devon Avenue
s ene 150
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
(312l2 98 ·95 40
MILLER EQUIPMENT AND RECREATIONAL
CENTER
1049 Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 9950 1
(9071274 -95 13
A
laska
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