Ski-Doo 1982 Elite User manual

1982
OPERATOR
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MANUAL
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DEALER IMPRINT AREA
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT
BOMBARDiER iNC,
VALCOURT,QUEBEC
CANADA, JOE 2LO
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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 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
Ouestion" section of this manual, or
your selling dealer.
This manual uses the tollowinq 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 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 check-
ed for free movement before starting
engine.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen-
cy cut-out or tether switches or turn-
ing
off the key.
• Clean and check operation of the
headlight, tail light and brake light.
• 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.
• Maintain your vehicle in top mechan-
ical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed 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.
• 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.
• Installation of other than standard
equipment! including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks! etc., could
severely 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 issuggestedto protect it against
the inclemency of the weather with
asnowmobile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttle
and/or
brake cables and housings.
• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-
nance procedures.
• Since engine cooling is fully in ef-
fect only when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, it is not recommended that you
allow the engine to idle for more than
brief periods.
• When removing coolant tank cap,
first place a cloth over cap then turn
cap to its first step to release pres-
sure. Never drain or refill the cooling
system when engine is hot.
• PLEASEREADAND UNDERSTAND
ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
IN THIS
MANUAL AND ON THE
VEHICLE.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF
RESALE.
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INDEX
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. . .6
.8
. 9
THE 1982 "LIMITED WARRANTY .
OFTEN ASKED
QUESTIONS. . .
LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS .
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE ...
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition switch, light switch, headlamp dimmer switch,
emergency
cut-out switch, primer, speedometer, temperature gauge, lighter,
handle heat switch, fuel gauge, seat belt, gear shift lever, mirror, alternator
charging light, high beam indicator, injection oil level indicator, engine compart-
ment hood opening, tool box, fuse holders. . . . . . . 10
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Break-in, lO-hour inspection, check list.
FUEL
Recommended gasoline, recommended injection oil ..
PRE-START CHECK
Check points.
STARTING PROCEDURE
Electric starting, emergency starting, before riding ..
.. .13
............... . .15
.... .15
... .16
LUBRICATION
Frequency, slide suspension, steering mechanism, rotary valve system, gearbox
oil level, drive axle, driven pulley . . . . . . . . . . .17
MAINTENANCE
Belt guard removal, drive belt removal, drive belt condition, new drive belt, brake
condition, brake adjustment, drive pulley, drive chain tension, suspension condi-
tion, suspension adjustment, track condition, track tension and alignment, steer-
ing mechanism, steering adjustment, spark plugs, battery, exhaust system, en-
gine head nuts, engine
mount nuts, carburetor adjustment, oil injection pump ad-
justment, cooling system, fan belt, headlamp beam aiming, bulb replacement,
general inspection .......... . 20
STORAGE
Cooling system, tracks, suspension, ski assembly, controls, gearbox, driven pul-
ley, drive pulley, carburetor, fuel tank, cylinder lubrication, battery, chassis, gen-
eral inspection. .......... .................. . 29
PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Pre-season preparation chart ........... ...34
TROUBLE
SHOOTING .......... . ... .35
TOOLS............................ . . .38
SPECIFICATIONS ............ ................. .39
WIRING DIAGRAM... .. . .. . .. . . .. . 41
SI
METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP. .43
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LIMITED WARRANTY 1982 SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILES
1-PERIOD
BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST
CONSUMER SALES, every 1982SKI-DOO® snowmobile, sold as NEW AND UN-
USED, by an authorized SKI-DOO dealer,
for periods of:
• 12 consecutive months for ELAN®, CITATION*, EVEREST®, EUTE®,
ALPINE® models.
• 90 consecutive days
for NORDIK*, SKANDIC*, BLiZZARD® 5500MX 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 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 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-
gistration 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
• 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.
• A sulphated battery.
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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 in-
cidental 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.
6•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. 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 INC. reserves the right to modify its warranty policy at any
time, being understood that such modification will 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 Inc.
Service Department
Recreational Products
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
January 1981
Bombardier Inc.
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, JOE 2LO
"Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
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OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why must my snowmobile be registered? After all I 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 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: 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. YOUR DEALER SHOULD HA VEGIVEN YOU THE
HARD COpy OF THE
WARRANTY REGISTRA TION FORM.
Q: Ibought my snowmobile in O'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 "voided" or "Cancelled".
However,
if aparticular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other
than is shown in the OperatorManual, THA Tteilure may not be coveredunder
warranty. This includes service work performed by the customer, especially
the criticaladjustments to ignition, timing, carburation
and oil injection/or oil
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, chain teilurecaused by a
lack
of lubrication, operating the machine with abroken or damaged part
which causesanother 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: Thecustomer's responsibility 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 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 Bombardier Inc.
Q: How can I receive the best owner assistance?
A: Thesatisfaction and goodwill of the owners of Bombardierproducts are of
primary concern to your dealer and Bombardier Inc. Normally, any problems
that arise in connection with the sales transaction
or the operation of your
snowmobile wi/I be handled by your Dealers Sales or Service Departments. It
is recognized, however, that despite the best intentions
of everyone concern-
ed, misunderstandings will sometimes occur.
If you have a problem that has
not been handled to your satisfaction through normal channels, we suggest
that you discuss your problem
with amember of dealership management. Fre-
quently, complaints are the result
of abreakdown in communications and can
quickly be resolved by a member
of the dealership management. If the prob-
lem already has been reviewed with the Sales Manager or Service Manager,
contact the Dealer himself
or the General Manager.
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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
[phone]
British Columbia
BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
Atlantic Branch
P.O. Box 670
Shediac,
New Brunswick, EOA 3GO
[phone]
Magdalen Island, Nova Scotia,
New
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island
BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
(Quebec Branch)
1350 Nobel Boulevard
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 1A1
[phone] or 655-6121
Province of Quebec
BOMBARDIER INC.
EASTERN
CANADA DISTRIBUTION
DIVISION
Ontario Branch
230 Bayview Drive
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4Y8
[phone]
Province of Ontario
BROOKS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
1616 King Edward Street
P.O. Box 985
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2V8
[phone]
Manitoba, Saskatchewan
HUDSON'S BAY CO. LTD.
165 Hymus Blvd
Pointe-Claire, Quebec,
M4W 1A8
[phone]
North-West Territories, Franklin
District &Keewatin
8
J.W. RANDALL LIMITED
West Street
P.O. Box 1050
Corner Brook! Newfoundland! A2H 6G7
[phone]
Newfoundland, Labrador
TRACT EQUIPMENT
14325! 114th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2Y8
[phone]
Alberta, Dist. Mackenzie, Yukon,
N.W.T.
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS
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.
ELLIOTT &
HUTCHINS INC.
East Main Street Road
Malone,
New York 12953
[phone]
New York, Massachusetts, Connec-
ticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,
District of Columbia, Eastern half of
Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.
MILLER EQUIPMENT
AND
RECREATIONAL CENTER
1049
Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
[phone]
Alaska