Ski-Doo Blizzard 5500 1981 User manual

model
serial number
purchase date _
warranty expiry date
To be completed by dealer at time of sale
DEALER IMPRINT AREA
MOTO-SKI
FUTURA
SPIRIT
NUVIK
MIRAGE
SUPER SONIC
ULTRA SONIC
Text by:
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT
BOMBARDIER L1MITEE
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA, JOE2LO
The following are trademarks of Bom-
bardier l.imitee.
BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-DOD CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIQUE
BLIZZARD
T'NT
CARRY-BOOSE
ELAN
ELITE
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

INDEX
FOREWORD 2
THE 1981uLIMITED WARRANTY" 3
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS 5
LISTING OFAREA DISTRIBUTORS 7
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE 8
SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE . . . . .. . . .. .. 9
CONTROUINSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency cut-out switch, manual starter handle, primer, speedometer, tether
cut-outswitch, hood opening, tool box, fuel gauge, fuel tank cap 10
BREAK
.. IN PERIOD
Break-in, inspection. 10hour inspection checklist 12
FUEL MIXING
Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel mixing pro-
cedure ..........................................
.. .14
PRE .. START CHECK
Check points 15
STARTING PROCEDURE
Starting procedure, emergency starting .. .1&
LUBRICATION
Frequency. belt guard removal, drive belt removal, steering mechanism. chain-
case oil level
.. 17
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance chart, spark plugs, suspension, track, track tension and alignment,
carburetor adjustment, drive belt. steering mechanism, drive pulley, brake, steer-
ing adjustment, engine head nuts, engine mount nuts, muffler attachment, fan
belt. bulb replacement. general inspection ,19
STORAGE
Track, suspension, ski, controls, chaincase, fuel tank. carburetors. cylinder lubri-
cation, chassis. general inspection 24
PRE .. SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-seasonpreparation. chart. . . .. .27
TROUBLE SHOOTING 28
TOOLS 30
SPECIFICATIONS ,31
WIRING
DIAGRAM. ........................... . 32
SI METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE 33
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP. ..................... .. . 35

FOREWORD
The Operator Manual and the Snow-
mobile Safety handbook have been
prepared to acquaint the owner Ioper-
ator of a new snowmobile with the var-
ious vehicle controls maintenance and
safe operating instructions.
Each is indispensable for the proper
use of the product, and should be kept
with the vehicle at all times.
Should you have any questions
~er
taining to the warranty and Its applica-
tion/ please consult the
"0ften Asked
Question" section of this manual, or
your selling dealer.
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This manual uses the following sym-
bols.
•WARNING: Identifies an instruc-
... tion which, if not followed, could
cause personal injury.
_ CAUTION: Denotes an instruc-
.. tion which, if not followed, could
severely damage vehicle components.
ONOTE: Indicates supplementary
information needed to fully com-
plete an instruction.
Although the mere
re~di~g of such in-
formation does not eliminate the haz-
ard/ your understandinq of the infor-
mation will promote Its correct use.

LIMITED WARRANTY 1981 SKI-DOO~ SNOWMOBILES
1-PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® LlMITEE as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF
FIRST CONSUMER SALES, every
1981 SKI-DOO®snowmobile, sold as NEW
AND UNUSED, 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 31st day of March of a given year and before the 1st
day of December of the sameyear, 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 31st day of March of the sameyear, 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
BOMBAR01 ER 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
Presentto the servicing dealer, the hard copy of the BOMBARDIER Customer Re-
gistration card received by the customer from the selling dealer at time of pur-
chase.
4•WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty istransferable to subsequent ownerts) 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 incide ....
tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply.
I · 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 .elling dealer, including
any wananty of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose; other-
wise the implied w.ranty 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 modification will not alter the w.ranty
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 Limitee
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
@*Trademarks of Bombardier Limitee
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: Your warranty is valid at any authorized dealer of the product. Your regis-
tration is the key element in providinq the servicing dealer with the necessary
data to complete warranty claim forms. Thisinformation is also used to notify
owners in the event
of asafety recall.
Q: How do I know my vehicle has been registered at the factory?
A: When you bought your snowmobile the dealershouldhave completed, and
forwarded us the manufacturer's copy of the Customer Warranty Registra-
tion. Thehardcopy
of the card is your proof that the snowmobile is registered.
Q: Ibought my snowmobile in 0' 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 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 Manualprovided 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 "tvoided" or Cancelled".
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 critical adjustments to ignition, timing, carburetion
and oil injection/or OJ!
mixture.
Q: Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?
A: Theseterms are general and overlap each otherin areas. Some specific ex-
amples may include: running the machine
out of oil, sustained high r.p.m. full
throttle use, chain failure caused by a lack
of lubrication and/or adjustments,
operating the machine with a broken
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: Thecustomer's responsebilitv includes all costs of normalmaintenanceser-
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 warranty.
Q: Are "Genuine" Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered
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 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
DISTRIIBUTION DIVISION
DIVISION
DIVISION
2V8
Franklin District & Keewatin
A2H 6G7
2Y8
Yukon, N.W.T.
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
4505 West Superior Street
PO. Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
[phone]
North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. Illinois, Missouri,
Michigan. Indiana, Ohio Oesseastern half), Tennessee
Kentucky. West Virginia. Virginia. Northern Idaho,
Northern
Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, Washington
ELLIOTT & HUTCHINS INC.
East Main Street Road
Malone, New York 12953
[phone]
New York. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Maryland, Delaware, District of
Columbia. Northern half of Ohio.
CrIlIlD"CI\'T AND RECREATIONAL CENTER
I "VIDcnL,",I~U MACHIf\IES INC.
03584
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IHOW 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.
ONOTE: 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 a snowmobile is stolen.
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