Ski-Doo Grand Touring SE 1997 Owner's manual

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SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions
contained in this
Operator’s Guide , Safety Handbook or on-
product labels could cause injury, including the possibility of
death.
This
Operator’s Guide handbook should remain with the snow-
mobile at all time.
AFTER SALES SERVICE
BOMBARDIER INC.
VALCOURT, QUEBEC
CANADA J0E 2L0
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FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a new SKI-DOO snowmobile.
Your Grand Touring SE is backed by the Bombardier warranty and a
network of authorized Ski-Doo snowmobile dealers ready to provide
the parts, service or accessories you may require.
Your dealer is committed to your satisfaction. He has taken training
to perform the initial set-up and inspection of your snowmobile as
well as completed the final adjustment required to suit your specific
weight and riding environment before you took possession. At deliv-
ery, your dealer would have explained the snowmobile controls and
provided you with a brief explanation of the various suspension ad-
justments. We trust you have taken full advantage of this! If you
need more complete servicing information, please ask your dealer
about the proper model-year Ski-Doo
Shop Manual .
At delivery, you were also informed of the warranty coverage and
completed the Warranty Registration Form which is to be sent to us
for processing. In the near future you should be receiving a warranty
card which will confirm our receipt of the registration as well as be
used for warranty or recall purposes.
You are invited to contact our customer service staff should you ex-
perience problems which cannot be resolved by your dealer.
It is understood that this guide may be translated into another lan-
guage. In the event of any discrepancy, the English version shall pre-
vail.
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NOTICE
The Operator’s Guide and the Snowmobiler’s Safety Handbook have
been prepared to acquaint the owner/operator or passenger of a new
snowmobile with the various snowmobile controls, maintenance
and safe operating instructions. Each is indispensable for the prop-
er use of the product.
These guides use the following symbols.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully com-
plete an instruction.
Although the mere reading of such information does not eliminate
the hazard, your understanding of the information will promote its
correct use.
The information and components/system descriptions contained in
this guide are correct at time of publication.
We also reserve the right at any time to discontinue or change spec-
ifications, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring
obligation.
The illustrations show the typical construction of the different as-
semblies and, in all cases, may not reproduce the full detail or exact
shape of the parts shown, however, they represent parts which have
the same or a similar function.
◆WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, could cause
serious personal injuries including possibility of death.
-CAUTION
Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, could severely
damage snowmobile components.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY MEASURES ............................................................... 7
BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY 1997
SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILE....................................................... *
BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY:
1997 SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILE.............................................. *
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS................................................... *
LIST OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICES .......................... *
AUTHORIZED SKI-DOO DEALERS ......................................... *
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE ............................ *
Vehicle Serial Number Location ................................................ *
Engine Serial Number Location ................................................. *
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS .................................................. 8
1) Throttle Lever ...................................................................... 8
2) Brake Lever ......................................................................... 8
3) Parking Brake Button........................................................... 9
4) Gear Shift Lever .................................................................. 9
5) Ignition Switch..................................................................... 11
6) Tether Cut-Out Switch ........................................................ 12
7) D.E.S.S. Pilot Lamp ............................................................. 14
8) Emergency Cut-Out Switch................................................. 14
9) Headlamp Dimmer Switch .................................................. 15
10) High Beam Pilot Lamp (Blue) .............................................. 15
11) Heated Grip Switch ............................................................. 16
12) Heated Grip Pilot Lamp (Amber) ......................................... 16
13) Heated Throttle Lever Switch ............................................. 16
14) Heated Throttle Lever Pilot Lamp (Amber).......................... 17
15) Fuel Tank Cap...................................................................... 17
16) Electric Fuel Level Gauge .................................................... 17
17) Air Suspension Switch ........................................................ 17
18) Air Pressure Gauge ............................................................. 18
19) Injection Oil Level Pilot Lamp (Red) .................................... 19
20) Speedometer/Odometer ..................................................... 19
21) Trip Meter............................................................................ 19
22) Trip Meter Reset Button ..................................................... 20
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23) Tachometer.......................................................................... 20
24) Temperature Gauge ............................................................. 21
25) Rear Passager Heated Grip Switch ...................................... 21
26) Hood Latches....................................................................... 22
27) Adjustable Mirrors................................................................ 22
28) Rewind Starter Handle......................................................... 22
Fuses ......................................................................................... 23
Front Bumper............................................................................. 24
Storage Compartment/Tool Kit .................................................. 24
Spark Plug Holder ...................................................................... 24
Spare Drive Belt Holder ............................................................. 25
Fuel Shut-Off Valve .................................................................... 25
Adjustable Backrest ................................................................... 27
Hitch........................................................................................... 28
FUEL AND OIL .......................................................................... 29
Recommended Fuel................................................................... 29
Recommended Oil ..................................................................... 29
BREAK-IN PERIOD.................................................................... *
Engine ........................................................................................ *
Belt............................................................................................. *
10-Hour Inspection..................................................................... *
Break-in Fuel/Oil Ratio................................................................ *
PRE-START CHECK .................................................................. *
Check Points .............................................................................. *
STARTING PROCEDURE.......................................................... 31
Manual Starting.......................................................................... 31
Electric Starting.......................................................................... 31
Emergency Starting ................................................................... 31
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS............................................... 34
Adjustments............................................................................... 34
General....................................................................................... *
Guidelines to Adjust Suspension ............................................... *
Troubleshooting Chart................................................................ *
Suspended Extension Adjustment............................................. *
Pulling a Load............................................................................. *
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ........................ 35
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FLUID LEVELS.......................................................................... *
Brake System ............................................................................ *
Gearbox Oil Level ...................................................................... *
Oil Injection System .................................................................. *
Cooling System ......................................................................... *
Battery Electrolyte..................................................................... *
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 37
Belt Guard Removal and Installation ......................................... *
Drive Belt Removal/Installation ................................................. *
Drive Belt Condition .................................................................. *
Brake Condition ......................................................................... *
Brake Adjustment...................................................................... *
Compressor Desiccator............................................................. 37
Rear Suspension Condition ....................................................... *
Suspension Stopper Strap Condition......................................... *
Track Condition.......................................................................... *
Track Tension and Alignment .................................................... *
Steering and Front Suspension Mechanism ............................. *
Wear and Condition of Skis and Runners.................................. *
Exhaust System ........................................................................ *
High Altitude Kit ........................................................................ *
Bulb Replacement ..................................................................... *
STORAGE ................................................................................. *
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 38
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 42
OTHER PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE...................................... *
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP .............................. *
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SAFETY MEASURES
Observe the Following Warnings:
◆Always engage brake when vehicle is not in use.
◆Throttle mechanism should be checked for free movement be-
fore starting engine.
◆The snowmobile engine can be stopped by activating the emer-
gency cut-out button, pulling the tether cord or turning off the key.
◆Engine should be running only when belt guard and/or 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 or
with the hood opened or removed.
◆Maintain your snowmobile in top mechanical condition at all
times.
◆Your snowmobile is not designed to be operated on public streets,
roads or highways. In most States and Provinces, it is considered
an illegal operation.
◆Never charge or boost a battery while installed on snowmobile.
◆Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake cables and housings.
◆Only perform procedures as detailed in this guide. Unless other-
wise specified, engine should be turned OFF and cold for all lubri-
cation and maintenance procedures.
◆The performance of some snowmobiles may significantly exceed
that of other snowmobiles you have operated. Therefore, use by
novice or inexperienced operators is not recommended.
◆The engine and components used in a particular model should not
be used on other models. Use of Rotax®snowmobile engines in
other than Ski-Doo snowmobiles is not recommended or autho-
rized by Bombardier Inc.
◆Most components of this snowmobile are built with parts dimen-
sioned in the metric system. Most fasteners are metric and must
not be replaced by customary fasteners or vice versa.
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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
1) Throttle Lever
Located on the right side of handlebar. When compressed, it controls
the engine speed and the engagement of the transmission. When
released, engine speed returns automatically to idle.
2) Brake Lever
Located on the left side of handlebar. When compressed, the brake
is applied. When released, it automatically returns to its original po-
sition. Braking effect is proportional to the pressure applied on the
lever and to the type of terrain and its snow coverage.
◆WARNING
Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed stops will
cause an overheated brake system. This overheated condi-
tion could cause sudden loss of brakes and/or fire.
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3) Parking Brake Button
Located on left side of handlebar. Parking brake should be used
whenever snowmobile is parked.
Whenever parking brake is applied and engine is running, injection oil
level pilot lamp lights up to remind you that it is engaged.
To engage mechanism, squeeze brake lever and maintain while pull-
ing locking lever with a finger. Brake lever is now compressed half-
way applying brakes.
To release mechanism, squeeze brake lever. Locking lever will auto-
matically return to its original position. Brake lever now returns to
rest position. Always release parking brake before riding.
1. Locking lever
2. OFF
3. ON
4) Gear Shift Lever
NOTE: A warning buzzer will sound when the shift lever is in reverse
gear position.
A 2-position lever:
Push: Forward gear.
Pull: Reverse gear.
-CAUTION
Make sure parking brake is fully disengaged before operating
the snowmobile.
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1. Froward
2. Reverse
Shifting Procedure
With snowmobile completely stopped and engine at idle, move lever
to engage in desired gear.
Do not force lever. If unable to shift, apply throttle to move snowmo-
bile and try again.
-CAUTION
Bring snowmobile to a complete stop before changing from
forward to reverse or vice-versa.
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5) Ignition Switch
The lights are automatically ON whenever the engine is running.
1. OFF
2. ON
3. START
Electric Starting
Key operated, 3-position switch. To start engine, turn key to START
position and hold. See illustration above.
Release key immediately when engine has started. Key returns to
ON position as soon as it is released.
If engine does not start on first try, turn key back to OFF position
each time. To stop engine, turn key to OFF position.
◆WARNING
These snowmobiles are capable of a fast reverse. Always re-
main seated and apply the brake before shifting. Come to a
complete stop then change gear. Ensure the path behind is
clear of obstacles or bystanders. Turning while going fast in
reverse could result in loss of stability.
-CAUTION
Do not hold key at START position more than 30 seconds. A
rest period should be observed between the cranking cycles
to let starter cool down. Holding key in START position when
engine has started could damage starter mechanism.
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NOTE: Engine may be manually started with rewind starter if neces-
sary.
If starter does not operate, check starting system fuse condition.
Refer to starting system fuse below.
6) Tether Cut-Out Switch
General
Tether cut-out switch features a double function. First it is a safety
device to shut-off engine if the driver accidently falls off the vehicle.
Second it is the D.E.S.S. (Digitally Encoded Security System) key.
Operation
Attach tether cord to clothing then snap tether cut-out cap over re-
ceptacle before starting engine.
TYPICAL
1. Snap over receptacle
2. Attach to eyelet
If emergency engine shut off is required, completely pull cap from
safety switch.
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TYPICAL
D.E.S.S. (Digitally Encoded Security System)
This system is a deterrent against theft. Dealer programmed, the
tether cord provided with your snowmobile is the only one that al-
lows engine to turn more than 2500 RPM. If a wrong tether cord is
installed the engine can not reach engagement speed required to
move vehicle.
The snowmobile micro-processor can be programmed to allow the
use up to 8 tether cords. For your convenience, we recommend the
purchase of additional safety lanyards from your authorized dealer. It
will prove to be useful in case of loss as well as for additional opera-
tors.
After engine is started 2 beeps confirm that the micro-processor has
recognized the tether cord. The vehicle can be normally driven.
A beep per 3 seconds and D.E.S.S. pilot lamp blinking as same rate
mean that a bad connection has been detected. Vehicle can not be
driven.
To check for bad connection, remove tether cord make sure it is free
of dirt or snow. Reinstall tether cord and restart engine. If a beep per
3 seconds still occurs contact an authorized dealer.
A continuous beep and D.E.S.S. pilot lamp blinking rapidly mean that
a wrong tether cord is installed. Vehicle can not be driven.
Check that you have both good vehicle and tether cord.
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7) D.E.S.S. Pilot Lamp
This lamp will light up to confirm D.E.S.S. status. Refer to previous
paragraphs for description.
8) Emergency Cut-Out Switch
A push-pull type switch located on the right side of the handlebar. To
stop the engine in an emergency, push the button to the lower OFF
position and simultaneously apply the brake. To restart, button must
be at the upper ON position.
TYPICAL
1. ON
2. OFF
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All drivers of the snowmobile should familiarize themselves with the
function of this device by using it several times on first outing and to
stop the engine there after. Thereby being mentally prepared for
emergency situations requiring its use.
9) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
Located on left side of handlebar, allows selection of headlamp
beam.
NOTE: When holding switch for more than 1 second to dim light
(from high to low beam), light will return to high beam position auto-
matically after 10 seconds.
1. Dimmer switch
10) High Beam Pilot Lamp (Blue)
Lights when headlamp is on HIGH beam.
◆WARNING
If the switch has been used in a mechanical malfunction, the
source of malfunction should be determined and corrected
before restarting engine.
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11) Heated Grip Switch
This toggle-type switch allows selecting 5 different intensity of han-
dlebar grip heatings.
Each time engine is started low heating is selected.
Push switch according to desired intensity. Clicking +increases heat-
ing and clicking -decreases heating.
When holding switch for more than about 1 second will increase to
maximum intensity or OFF position according selected position.
1. Holding +position for more than 1 second will increase heating to maximum
12) Heated Grip Pilot Lamp (Amber)
Pilot lamp glow varies with grip heating intensity.
13) Heating Throttle Lever Switch
This toggle-type switch allows selecting 5 different intensity of throt-
tle lever heatings.
Each time engine is started low heating is selected.
Push switch according to desired intensity. Holding +increases heat-
ing and holding -decreases heating.
When holding switch for more than about 1 second will increase to
maximum intensity or OFF position according selected position.
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14) Heating Throttle Lever Pilot Lamp (Amber)
Pilot lamp glow varies with throttle lever heating intensity.
15) Fuel Tank Cap
Unscrew to fill up tank then fully tighten.
16) Electric Fuel Level Gauge
Dash-mounted gauge to facilitate fuel level reading. This gauge
works only when engine is running.
TYPICAL
1. Full
2. Empty
17) Air Suspension Switch
This switch controls pressure inside rear air shock absorber.
Holding switch to the right (big spring on decal) increases air pres-
sure.
Holding switch to the left (small spring on decal) decreases air pres-
sure.
◆WARNING
Never use an open flame to check fuel level.
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NOTE: Compressor can be activated with the engine shut-off and
ignition key at run position.
18) Air Suspension Gauge
Located in center of dash this gauge indicates pressure inside rear
air shock absorber.
◆WARNING
Always completely stop vehicle and engine in a safe place
before attempting any suspension adjustments.
-CAUTION
Do not use compressor needlessly when engine is not run-
ning. It will discharge the battery.
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