Ski-Doo 1981 Citation 3500 User manual

model
V.I.N.
purchase date _
warranty expiry date
To be completed by dealer at time of sale
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MOTO-SKI
FUTURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE
BOMBARDIER L1MrtEE
VALCOURT/QUEBEC
CANADA, JOE2LO
The following are trademarks of Bom-
bardier Llrnitee.
BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-DOO CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIQUE
BLIZZARD
rNT
CARRY-BOOSE
ELAN
ELITE
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

INDEX
..12
., .16
......... .16
. 2
. 3
.4
.6
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...9
FOREWORD .
SAFETY
IN MAINTENANCE .
THE 1981 "LIMITED WARRANTY" . .
OFTEN ASKED
QUESTIONS .
LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS .
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE .
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency cut-out switch, light switch, manual starter handle, primer, tether
cut-out switch, speedometer (optional on some models), hood opening, tool
box, fuel gauge, spark plug holder, spare drive
belt. .......... ...10
BREAK·IN PERIOD
Break-in, inspection 10-hour, inspection checklist ...
FUEL MIXING
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel 'mixing pro-
cedure, injection oil ............ ..14
PRE-START CHECK
Check points .....
STARTING PROCEDURE
Starting procedure, emergency starting, belt &guard removal ..
LUBRICATION
Frequency, drive pulley, steering mechanism, chaincase oil level, drive axle, sus-
pension. ........ .. ........ ....... . .. .20
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance chart, spark plugs, battery, suspension, track, track tension and
alignment, carburetor adjustment, oil injection pump adjustment, drive belt, drive
pulley, brake, steering mechanism, steering adjustment, fan belt, engine head
nuts, engine
mount nuts, muffler attachment, bulb replacement, general inspec-
tion. ............... ......... . .. .22
.. 31
.. ..32
.34
.35
·.37
·.40
·.41
STORAGE
Track, suspension, skis, controls, chaincase, drive pulley, fuel tank and car-
buretor, cylinder lubrication, battery, battery removal and installation, chassis,
general inspection ............. ..28
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart ...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.
TOOLING. . .
SPECIFICATIONS ..
WIRING DIAGRAMS .....
SI
METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE .
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF OWNERSHIP .

FOREWORD
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 in-
dispensable 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 uses the following sym-
bols.
..... WARNING: Identifies an instruc-
Ttion which, if not followed, could
cause personal injury.
.. CAUTION: Denotes an instruc-
Ytion 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.
Most specifications are given in both metric and customary units. Where precise
accuracy is not required, some conversions are ronded to even numbers for
easier use.
A shop manual can be obtained for complete service, maintenance and repair
information.
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SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen-
cy cut-out or tether switches or tur-
ning off the key.
• Engine should be running only when
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 flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a well ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined 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 desiqned 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.
•Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks, etc.. could
~P\.IprPI\J affect the stability and safe-
ty 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 weath-
er
with asnowmobile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttle
and/or
brake cables and housings.
Please read and understand all other
warnings contained in this manual and
on the vehicle.
This vehicle is built with parts dimensioned in the metric system. All fasteners are
metric and must not be replaced by customary fasteners. Mismatched or incor-
rect fasteners could cause damage to the vehicle or possible personal injury.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF RESALE.
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LIMITED WARRANTY 1981 SKI-DOO"~' SNOWMOBILES
1-PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® L1MITEE asmanufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every
1981 SKI-DOO® snowmobile, sold as NEW AND UN-
USED, by an authorized SKI-DOO dealer, for periods of:
• 12 consecutive months for ELAN®, CITATION*, EVEREST®, ELlTE®,
ALPINE® models.
• 90 consecutive days for BLiZZARD® 5500, 7500 and 9500 models subject to
the following:
1. If delivery is made after the
31 st day of March of a given year and before the 1st
day of December of the same year, the above 90 day warranty will start on De-
cember 1st.
2. If delivery is made
on/or after the 2nd day of January of a given year but before
the
31 st day of March of the same year, all the unused portion of the 90 day pe-
riod will be carried over to the next winter and start again on the 1st day of De-
cember of the same year.
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 genuine
BOMBARDIER component without charge
for parts or labour, at any authorized
SKI-DOO dealer during said warranty period.
3-CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED
Present to the servicing dealer, the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Customer Re-
gistratEDn card received by the customer from the selling dealer at time of pur-
chase.
4-WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty istransferable to subsequent owner(s) for remainder of warranty pe-
riod 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
- breaker points
runners on skis
• A sulphated battery.
• Replacement parts
and/or accessories which are not genuine BOMBARDIER
parts
and/or accessories.
• Damage resulting from installation of parts other than genuine BOMBARDIER
parts.
• Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance as detailed in the
Operator Manual. The labour, parts and lubricants costs of all maintenance ser-
vices, including tune-ups and adjustments will be charged to the owner.
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• Vehicles used for racing purposes.
•All optional accessories installed on the vehicle.
(The normal warranty policy for parts and accessories, if any, applies).
• Damage resulting from accident, fire or other casualty, misuse, abuse or ne-
glect.
• Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile
not approved in writing
by BOMBARDIER.
• Lossesincurred 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.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden-
tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply.
e .. 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 expressed or implied
warranties
of BOMBARDIER, its distributors and the selling dealer, including
any warranty
of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose; other-
wise the implied warranty is limited to the duration
of this warranty .. How-
ever, some states or provinces do not allow limitations on
how long an im-
plied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply.
Neither the distributor, the selling dealer, nor any other person has been
authorized to make any affirmation, representation or warranty other than
those contained in this warranty, and if made, such affirmation, representa-
tion or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other
person.
BOMBARDIER LIMITEE reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at
any time, being understood that such modificationwill not alter the warranty
conditions applicable to vehicles sold while the above warranty is in effect.
7 .. 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 Limitee
Customer Relations
Recreational Products
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
January 1980
Bombardier Lirnitee
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
*Trademarks
of Bombardier LimMe
Copy of this text is available from your dealer on request.
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OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why must my snowmobile be registered? After alii do have my original invoice
as proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.
A: The information provided by the Customer Warranty Registration card is
computerized,
and al/ warranty claims thereafter, are processed by the com-
puter.
Without this valuable information on the Warranty Registration Card,
we cannot acknowledge warranty
or notify owners of apossible safety recall.
Q: How do I know my vehicle has been registered at the factory?
A: When you bought yoursnowmobile the dealer shouldhave completed, and
forwarded us the manufacturer's copy of the Customer Warranty Registra-
tion. The hard
copy of the cardis your proof that the snowmobile is registered.
Q: Ibought my snowmobile in O'King County but I snowmobile in Washington
County. Can the dealer in Washington County warranty work on my
snowmobile?
A: Yes, any authorizeddealer in North America can perform warranty repairs,
providing the customer warranty registration card is presented.
Q: Where can I find information on the lubrication and maintenance of my snow-
mobile?
A: In this Operator Manual provided with the vehicle at the time of first sale.
Q: Will the entire warranty be void or cancelled, if I do not operate or maintain my
new snowmobile exactly as specified in the Operator's Manual?
A: The warranty of the new snowmobile cannot be "Voided" or "Cencelted".
However,
if aparticular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other
than is shown in the Operator Manual, that failure may not be covered under
warranty. This includes service
work performed by the customer, especially
the criticaladjustments to ignition, timing, carburetion
and oil injection/or 01/
mixture.
Q: Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?
A: These terms are general and overlap each other in areas. Some specific ex-
amples
may include: running the machine out of oil, sustainedhigh r.p.m. full
throttle use, chain failure caused
by a lack of lubrication and/or adjustments,
operating the machine with abroken
or damaged part which causes another
part to fail, and so on. If you have any specific questions on operation or main-
tenance, please
contact your dealer for advice.
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Q: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A: The customer's responsibility includes a/l costs of normal maintenance ser-
vices, non-warranty repairs, accidents
and collision damage, as well as oils,
and spark plugs, and incidental or consequential damages costs as explained
in the werrentv,
Q: If I sell my snowmobile within the warranty period, will the new owner qualify
for the balance of the warranty?
A: Yes, providedthe unit has already been registered with the manufacturer.
Note
that the change of ownership card in this manual should be completed
and sent to Valcourt.
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LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
Kalamalka Lake Road
P.O. Box 159
Vernon, British Columbia. V1T 6M2
16041 '545-1314
British
Columbia
BOMBARDIER L1MITEE
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac, New Brunswick, EGA3GO
15061 532-4454
Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island
BOMBARDIER L1MnE:E
EASTERN CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
(Quebec Branch!
1350 Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B lA1
(5141527-2469 or 655-6121
Province of Quebec
BOMBARDIER L1MITEE
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Ontario Branch
230 Bayview Drive
Barrie, Ontario. L4M 2YB
17051 728-8600
Province of Ontario
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616King Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Wmnipeg. Manitoba, R3C 2V8
1204l633-7247
Manitoba, Saskatchewan
HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTD.
165
Hymus Boulevard
Pointe-Claire. Quebec,
M4W lAB
15141697-8500
North-West Territories, Franklin District & Keewatin
J.W. RANDALL LIMITED
West Street
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook,
Newfoundland. A2H fiG7
17091634-3533
Newfoundland, Labrador
TRACT EQUIPMENT
14325, 114th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2Y8
1403! 452-9910
Alberta, Dist. Mackenzie, Yukon, N.W.T.
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AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
4505
West Superior Street
P.O. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
12181 628-2881
North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri,
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio (less eastern half!, Tennessee,
Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Northern Idaho,
Northern Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, Washington
ELLIOTT & HUTCHINS INC.
East
Main Street Road
Malone, New York 12953
15181 483-4411
New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of
Columbia,
Northern half of Ohio.
MILLER EQUIPMENT
AND RECREATIONAL CENTER
1049 Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
19071 274-9513
Alaska
TIMBERLAND MACHINES INC.
10 North Main Street
Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584
[phone]
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE
ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER
The main components of your snow-
mobile (engine, track and frame) are
identified by different serial numbers. It
may sometimes become necessary to
locate these numbers for warranty pur-
poses or to trace your snowmobile in
the event of theft.
O
NOTE: We strongly recommend that you take note of all the serial numbers
on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company. It will surely
help in the event asnowmobile is stolen.
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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
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AJ Throttle Control Lever
B) Brake Control Lever
C) Ignition/Light Switch
DJ Headlamp Dimmer Switch
E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch
FJ Light Switch (Electric Model)
A) Throttle Lever
Located on right side of handlebar.
When compressed, it controls the en-
gine speed and the,engagement of the
transmission. When released, engine
speed returns automatically to idle.
B) Brake lever
Located on the left side of handlebar.
When compressed, the brake is ap-
plied. When it automatically
returns to its original position. Braking
effect is proportionate to the pressure
applied on the lever and to the type of
terrain and it's snow coverage.
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GJ Manual Starter Handle
H) Primer
IJ Tether Cut-Out Switch
J) Speedometer (Optional on Some
Models)
C) Ignition/Light Switch
(Manual Start Models)
ON
""OFF
Key operated, 2positron switch. To
start engine, first turn key clockwise to
ON position. To stop engine, turn key
counter-clockwise to OFF position.
The lights are automatically ON when-
ever the engine is running.

(Electric Start Models)
. OFF
". ON
-START
Key operated! 3 position switch. To
start engine, turn key fully clockwise to
8TART position and hold. Return key
to ON position immediately when
engine has started. To stop engine,
turn key counter-clockwise to OFF
position.
D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
The dimmer switch, located on left
side of handlebar, allows correct selec-
tion of headlamp beam. To obtain high
or
low beam simply flick switch,
E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch
A 3 position switch located on the right
side of the handlebar. To stop the en-
gine in an emergency, flick the lever to
either upper or lower 1I0FF
II
position.
To start engine! lever must be in mid-
dle
"Obl" position.
The driver of this vehicle should fami-
liarize himself
with the function of this
device by using it several times on first
outing. Thereby being mentally pre-
pared for emergency situations re-
quiring its use.
£. WARNING: If the switch has
.... been used in an emergency situa-
tion the source of malfunction should
be determined and corrected before re-
starting engine.
F) Light Switch (Electric Start
Models)
A push pull switch type, to illuminate
headlamp and taillight, pull switch
knob. (Ignition switch must be turned
to 0 N position).
G) Manual Starter Handle
Auto rewind type located on right hand
side of vehicle. For proper operation,
refer to Starting Procedure p. 16.
H) Primer
A push-pull button. Pull and push but-
ton (2-3 times) to activate primer. The
primer should always be used for cold
engine starts. After engine is warm
however, it is not necessary to use
primer when starting.
I) Tether Cut-Out Switch
Attach tether cord to wrist or other
convenient location then snap tether
cut-out cap over receptacle before
starting engine.
If emergency engine
"shut off" is re-
quired, completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will be auto-
matically shut
1I
0ff".
ONOTE: The cap must be installed on the safety switch at all times in
order to operate the vehicle.
£. WARNING: If the sV\fitch. is used
.... in an emergency situation the
source of malfunction should be deter-
mined and corrected before restarting
engine.
J) Speedometer
The speedometer is linked directly to
the drive axle. Direct-reading dial indi-
cates the speed of the vehicle. Odom-
eter records the total distance travelled.
Hood Opening
Pull down the latches to unlock the
hood from the anchor.
ONOTE: Always lift hood gently up
until stopped by restraining de-
vice.
£. WARNING: It isdangerous to run
.... an engine with the hood open! un-:
fastened or removed. Personal injury
could result.
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ToolBox
Located under the hood. To gain ac-
cess, tilt hood. Ideal location for spare
rope, first aid kit, etc...
Spark Plug Holder
Spare spark plugs can be carried in the
special holes in the air silencer.
Fuel Gauge
Unscrew fuel tank cap and withdraw
dipstick to check fuel level.
.&. WARNING: Never usea lit match
..... or open flame to check fuel level.
Spare Drive Belt
Can be installed in belly pan clip.
.&. WARNING: Always be carefulnot
..... to burn yourself on the exhaust
system when removing or installing
drive belt.
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BREAK-IN PERIOD
With Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile
engines, a break-in period is required
before running the vehicle at full throt-
tle. Engine manufacturer recommen-
dation is 10to 15operating hours. Dur-
ing this period, a richer mixture is
needed (i.e. 40 parts of gas for 1part of
50/1 Bombardier oil). Maximum throt-
tle should not exceed
3/4, however,
brief full acceleration and speed varia-
tions contribute to a good break-in.
Continued wide open throttle accelera-
tions, prolonged cruising speeds, and
lugging are detrimental during the
break-in period.
ONOTE: A new drive belt requires
a break-in period of 15-25km (10-
15 miles).
Oil Injection Models
Oil injection models do not require mix-
ing oil with gas. However proper break-
in period applies.
10-Hour Inspection
As with any precision piece of mechan-
ical equipement, we suggest that after
the first 10 hours of operation or 30
days after the purchase, whichever
comes first, that your vehicle be check-
ed by your dealer. This inspection will
give you the opportunity to discuss the
unanswered questions you may have
encountered during the first hours of
operation.
The 10 hours inspection is at the ex-
pense of the vehicle owner.

1o-HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LIST ./
Engine timing
Fan belt tension
Spark pluqts) condition: (Remove and clean)
Carburetor adjustment
Oil injection pump adjustment
Engine head nuts
Engine
mount nuts
Muffler attachment
Chaincase and injection system oil levels
Brake operation and lining condition
Ski alignment (runner condition)
Steering arm, retorque to 42 N-m
(31 ft-Ibs)
Pulley alignment and drive belt condition
Track condition, tension and alignment
Lubrication (steering, suspension, drive axle)
Electrical wiring (loose connections, stripped wires, damaged insula-
tionl, tighten all loose bolts, nuts and linkage
Operation of lighting system (HI / LO beam, brake light, etc.), test
operation of emergency cut-out switch and tether switch
We recommend that you have your dealer sign this inspection.
Date of 10 hour inspection Dealer signature
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FUEL MIXING
On models not equipped with oil injec-
tion, oil must be added to the gasoline
in pre-measured amounts then both oil
and gasoline should be throughly mix-
ed together before fueling the tank.
Recommended Gasoline
Use regular leaded or unleaded gaso-
line available from all service stations.
~ CAUTION: Never experiment
• with different fuel or fuel ratios.
Never use naphtha, methanol or similar
products.
Recommended Oil
Use concentrated Bombardier snow-
mobile oil available from your dealer.
This type of oil has specially formu-
lated oil bases to meet the lubrication
requirements of the Bombardier-Rotax
engine.
If Bombardier snowmobile oil is un-
availabe, substitute with ahigh-quality
2cycle snowmobile oil. The oil/gas
mix must meet the vehicle require-
ments. See oil manufacturer recom-
mendations on container.
~ CAUTION: Never use outboard
• or straight mineral oils.
Fuel Mixture Ratio
The importance of using the correct
fuel mixture cannot be overstressed.
An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious
engine damage. Recommended fuel
ratio is 50/1 .
SIMEASURE
500 mL oil to 25 liters =50/1
IMPERIAL MEASURE
1can 16 oz oil to 5imp. gals 50/1
or
1can 500 mL to 51/2 imp. gals 50/1
U.S. MEASURE
1 can 12 oz oil to 5U.S.
gals= 50/1
ONOTE: To facilitate fuel mixing,
oil should be kept at room tem-
perature.
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Fuel Mixing Procedure
To mix the gasoline and oil always use
a separate clean container. Never mix
directly in your snowmobile tank. For
best results, acquire
two containers,
either plastic or metal. Draw from one
until empty then use the second one.
.... WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-
... ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always perform proce-
dures in a well ventilated area. Do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
in the vicinity. If gasoline fumes are
noticed while driving, the cause should
be determined and corrected
without
delay. Never add fuel while engine is
running. Avoid skin contact
with fuel
at below freezing temperatures.
1. Pour approximately one gallon of
gasoline into a clean container.
2. Add the full amount of oil.

3. Replace container cap and shake Check level and refill every time you re-
the container thoroughly. fuel.
JI 3&5 tl
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~\ lS III
~
4. Add the remainder of the gasoline.
6. Once again thoroughly agitate the
container. Then using a funnel with
a fine mesh screen to prevent the
entry of water and foreign particles,
transfer mixture from container into
the snowmobile tank.
aNOTE: When using pre-mixed
fuel, always shake the container
thoroughly as the oil hasa tendency to
settle.
... WARNING: Never 'top up' gas
..... tank before placing the vehicle in
awarm area.
At certain temperatures,
gasoline will expand and overflow.
Oil Injection Models
Always maintain a sufficient amount of
Bombardier 50 to 1 snowmobile oil in
the injection oil tank.
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PRE-START CHECK STARTING PROCEDURE
Check Points
•Activate the throttle control lever
several times to check that it oper-
ates easily and smoothly. The throt-
tle control lever must return to idle
position when released.
• Check fuel level.
• Check injection oil level (if appli-
cable).
• Check that the skis and the track are
not frozen to the ground or
snow
surface and that steering operates
freely.
•Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake fully applies be-
fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.
•Verify that the path ahead of the ve-
hicle is clear of bystanders and ob-
stacles.
•
WARNING: Only start your
snowmobile once all components
are checked and functioning properly.
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Manual Starting
1. Insert the key in the ignition switch
and turn to ON position.
2. Test throttle control lever.
3. Activate the primer (2 or 3 times).
ONOTE: The use of the primer is
not necessary when the en-
gine is warm.
4. Make sure that the tether cut-out
cap is in position and that the cord is
attached to your clothing. Check
that the emergency cut-out switch
is in the center ON position.
ON
5. Grasp manual starter handle firmly
and pull slowly until a resistance is
felt then pull vigorously. Slowly re-
lease the rewind starter handle.
•
WARNING: Do not apply throttle
while starting.
6. Check the operation of the emer-
gency cut-out switch and the tether
switch. Restart the engine .
•WARNING: If engine does
not
shut-off when applying the emer-
gency
cut-out switch and pulling the
tether
cut-out cap, stop the engine by
turning
off the ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle further, see your
dealer.
7.
Allow the engine to warm before
operating at full throttle.

Electric Starting
... CAUTION: Never operate your
... snowmobile with the battery re-
moved or disconnected.
1. Insert key in ignition switch.
2. Test throttle control lever. Activate
primer (2 or 3 times).
ONOTE: Primer is not necessary
when engine is warm.
3. Make sure that the tether cut-out
cap is in position and that the cord is
attached to your clothing. Check
that the emergency
cut-out switch
is in the center ON position.
4. Turn ignition key clockwise until
starter engages. If engine does not
start on first try Ikey must be turned
fully back to OFF each time .
.... WARNING: Do not apply throttle
~ while starting.
5. Released key immediately after en-
gine has started.
6. Check operation of the emergency
cut-out switch and tether switch.
Restart engine.
.... ·WARNING: If engine does not
~ shut-off when applying the mer-
gency cut-out switch and pulling the
tether cut-out cap, stop the engine by
turning off the ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle further, see your
dealer.
7. Allow the engine to warm before
operating at full throttle.
Emergency Starting
Single Carburetor Models
(with roller round shaft pulley)
Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break, the engine can be started
with
an emergency starter rope and clip.
.... WARNING: Do not start the ve-
~ hicle by the drive pulley unless it
is a true emergency situation, have the
vehicle repaired as soon as
possible.
Remove the pulley guard from vehicle.
Assemble the emergency starting clip
to the emergency starting rope and
wind the rope tightly around the drive
pulley.
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.&.WARNING: Do not wind starting
..... rope around your hand. Hold
rope by the handle only.
Start as per manual starting procedure.
.&. WARNING: When starting the
..... vehiclein an emergency situation
by the drive pulley do not reinstall the
pulley guard.
Dual Carburetor Models
(with roller square shaft pulley)
Remove the pulley guard from the ve-
hicle and wind the emergency rope
tight around the drive pulley between
the sliding half and the roller guard.
Start the engine as per usual manual
starting.
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.&. WARNING: When starting the
..... vehicle in an emergency situation
by the drivepulley, do not make a knot
at the end of the emergency rope and
do not
reinstall the pulley guard.