Ski-Doo Alpine 640ER User manual

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'76 OPERATOR MANUAL
No480-0131-00

Recreational
Products Group
This manual has been published by the:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE
AFTER SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT
BOMBARDIER LIMITED
VALCOURT,OUEBEC,
CANADA
Suggested Retail Price $1.00
(First copyfree
with unit purchased)
All rights reservedeshomberdier Limited 1975

\!Vithin the North America" Continent,
there exists avery special breed of peo-
ple,.. people who enjoy ice and snow,
and the unexcelled tralls rhat load to
virtually every corner at tne snowbelt,
They enjoy too, the
comfort of warm
clothing, the friendliness
of compan-
ions, and the recreational vehicle that
made it all
oossible.; the Ski-Doo
snowmobile
..
We, like millions of North American fa-
milies, have never torqotten our pio-
neer heritage, or our love
of nature and
the qreat outdoors, consequently, we
have designed and engineered all our
models with safety, comfort and quiet-
ness foremost in our minds. We do res-
poet your desires, and that of others,
This manual was prepared to acquaint
the owner /operator of a new '(976
snowmobile with the various vehicle
controls, owner-related maintenance,
and safe operating instructions.
This is accomplished via two manuals;
'The Snowmobile Safety Handbook'
and the 'Operator Manual'. Both are
inseparable toward proper use of the
product, and should be kept with the
vehicle at ail times.
Each manual emphasizes particular in
..
forrnation denoted by the Vyording and
symbols;
•;
WARNINd::(dentif),'i~g an ins-
.truction wHich, if n<;'t. followed,
.could cause personal Injury,
_CAUTION: Denotes 8f1 instruc-
... tion$iVhich, if not followed, could
severel~idamage vehicle compo-
nents. ~. ",'~" ,','. '
O
NOTE: 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.
MICHEL CLOUTIF:R,
General Manager
Recreational Product Group

Observe the following
precautions:
.. Throttle mechanism should be
checked for tree movement before
starting engine.
o Engine should be running only when
pulley guard is secured in place.
eNever run engine without drive belt'
installed. Running an unloaded en
..
gine can prove to be dangerous.
iii> Never run the engine at high R.P.M.
when the tracks of the vehicle 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 awell ventila-
ted area. Do
not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks in the vicinity.
if gasoline fumes are noticed whiie
driving, the cause should be deter-
mined and corrected
without delay.
011> Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, roads
or highways. In most States and
Provinces, it is considered an ille-
gal operation.
iI!I 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 surfa-
ces. Abnormal and excessive wear
of critical parts is inevitable.
o Only perform such procedures as
detailed in this manual. Unless
otherwise specified, engine should
be turned OFF for all lubrication
and maintenance procedures.
Please read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere in this
manual.
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CONTROLS / INSTRUMENTS 4
BREAK-IN /INSPECT!ON ,7
FUEl. MIXiNG 7
PRE··ST
ART CHECK 9
STARTING PROCEDURE , .. , 9
LUSHIGATION , 11
MAINTENANCE , , 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 20
STORAGE" , , , 22
PBE·::::a':;ASON PREPARATION , 25
SPECIFICATIONS , , . , 26
CONSUMER GUIDE , 27
SERVICE AREAS , 28
WARRl\NTY , , 29
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