Ski-Doo EVEREST L/C ELECTRO 1981 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 DEPARTMENT
BOMBARDIER L1MITEE
VALCOURT,OUEBEC
CANADA, JOE2LO
The following are trademarks of Bom-
bardier Limitee.
BOMBARDIER EVEREST
SKI-DOO CITATION
ALPINE OLYMPIOUE
BLIZZARD
TNT
CARRY-BOOSE
ELAN
ELITE
GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

INDEX
FOREWORD 2
SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE "3
THE 1981 "LIMITED WARRANTY" . . . . .. .. .4
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS 6
LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS 8
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE . . 9
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition switch, light switch, high beam indicator,
emergency cut-out switch, headlamp dimmer switch, rewind starter, primer, ta-
chometer, speedometer, temperature gauge, tether cut-out switch, adjustable
steering handle, mirror, hood opening, tool box, fuel gauge, fuse holder 10
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Inspection, inspection checklist 14
FUEL
Recommended gasoline, recommended injection oil 16
PRE·START CHECK
Check points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. .16
STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .17
EMERGENCY
STARTING 17
DRIVE BELT
AND GUARD REMOVAL . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . 18
LUBRICATION
Steering mechanism, chaincase oil level, suspension, rotary valve system, injec-
tion oil system , .. .19
MAINTENANCE
Spark pluqs, batteryIsuspension conditionItrack, suspension adjustment, track
tension and alignment, carburetor adjustment, drive belt, steering mechanism,
brake, steering, engine head nuts, engine mount nuts, exhaust system, cooling
system, general inspection, bulb replacement 20
STORAGE
Cooling system, track, suspension, ski assembly, fuel tank, carburetor, cylinder
lubrication, drive pulley, chaincase, controls, battery, chassis, general inspec-
tion 27
PRE·SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart . . . . . . . .. . 30
TROUBLE
SHOOTING GUIDE 31
TOOLS 33
SPECIFICATIONS 34
WIRING DIAGRAM 35
SI
METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE 36
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP 37

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
indispensable for the proper use of the
product, and should be kept
with the
vehicle at all times.
Should you have any per-
taining to the warranty and its applica-
tion, please consult the "Often Asked
Question" section of this manual, or
your 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-
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.

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 when the track
is raised
off the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the cab 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.
•Maintain your vehicle in top mecha-
nical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or 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, racks, etc. Icould
severely 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
wheather
with asnowmobile cover.
• Do
not lubricate throttle and/or
brake cables and housings.
Please read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere.
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 Limitee as manufacturer, 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, 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 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 31st 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
December
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 agenuine
BOMBARDIER component
without charge for parts or labour, at any authofized
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-
gistration card received by the customer from the selling dealer at time of pur-
chase.
4· WARRANTY TRANSFER
This warranty is transferable to subsequent ownerts) for remainder of warranty pe-
riod
from original date of sale.
6· 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.
•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.
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.
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 ap-
plicable 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.
However, some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long.an
implied 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.
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 L1MITEE
Customer Relations
Recreational Products
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
BOMBARDIER LIMITEE RESERVESTHE RIGHT TO MODIFY ITS WARRAN-
TY POLICY AT ANY TIME, BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT SUCH MODIFICA-
TION WILL NOT ALTER THE WARRANTY CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO
VEHICLES SOLD WHILE THE ABOVE
WARRANTY IS IN EFFECT.
October 1979
Bombardier Limitee
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
"Trademarks of Bombardier l.irnitee
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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 Ipurchased my snowmobile.
A: The information provided by the Customer Warranty Registration card is
computerized,
and a/l 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 your snowmobile the dealer should have completed, and
forwarded us the manufacturer's copy of the Customer Warranty Registra-
tion. The
hard copy of the card is 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 accept 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: Your warranty is valid at any authorized dealer of the product. Your regis-
tration is the key element in
providing the servicing dealer with the necessary
data to complete warranty claim forms. This information is also used to
notify
owners in the event of asafety recall.
Q: Would you give some examples of abnormal use or strain, neglect or abuse?
A: These terms are overlap each other in areas. Some ex-
amples may include: running the machine
out of oil, chain failure caused by a
lack
of lubrication, 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 maintenance, please contact your dealer for advice.
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Q: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A: The customer's responstbilitv includes all costs of normalmaintenance 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 warranty.
Q: Are "Genuine" Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs covered
by warranty?
A. Yes. When installed by an authorized dealer, any "qenuine" Bombardier
part used in warranty assumes the remaining warranty that exists on
the machine.
Q: Manufacturer does not accept warranty work on
pistons, why? scored or melted
A: From testing and experience/ we know that such piston faNures can onlybe
caused by detonation
or pre-ignition, which are directly related to the fa/low-
ing factors
and therefore, are beyond the manufacturer's control.
•Incorrect oil/gas mixture (too little or too much oil).
• Poor quality, outboard or straight mineral oils.
• Removal of intake silencer.
• Hot spark pluqts) (improper heat range).
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 Bombardier i.imitee.
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LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
VlT 6M2
Vermont
AND RECREATIONAL
IIVI("E:I'tLM"LJ MACHINE,S INC
BOMBARDIER CORPORATION
4505 West Superior Street
P,O, Box 6106
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
[phone]
North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri,
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio (less eastern half), Tennessee,
Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Northern Idaho,
Northern Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, Washington
Maseachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, District of
Ohio.
I nl,DUI lUI' DIVISION
DISTRIBUTICIN DIVISION
DISTRllBUTIOiN DIVISION
I\LF)INI~ DISTRIElllTORS LIMITED
LTD,
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Franklin District E:t Keewatin
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