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INDEX 0 THE 1981 LIMITED WARRANTY. .. 2 4 5 . FOREWORD SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE , .. , , , CONTROUINSTRUMENTS Throttle lever, brake lever, ignition/light switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emergency cut-out switch, manual starter handle, primer, speedometer, tether cut-out switch, adjustable steering handle, light switch, oil level indicator, hood opening, tool box, fuel gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITED WARRANTY 1981 SKI..DOO®SNOWMOBILES 1 - PERIOD BOMBARDIER Lirnitee 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: ELlTE®, ALPINE® • 12 months for ELAN® , CITATION*, EVEREST®, models. • 90 consecutive days for BLiZZARD® 5500,7500, 9500 models subjecs to the following: 1.
• 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 neglect. • Damage resulting from modification to the snowmobile not approved in writing by BOMBARDIER.
FOREWORD The operator manual and the Snowmobile Safety handbook have been prepared to acquaint the owner / operator of a new snowmobile with the various 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 pertaining to the warranty and its application, please consult the "Often Asked Question" section of this manual or your selling dealer.
SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE Observe the following pr~.,;tions: • Throttle checked mechanism should be 'f'or treernovement before startinq engine .. • Engine should be running only when pUII~y guard is secured in .pla?~. !_ ~,el'e_r!u,nenginewithout drive belt installed_.Running an unloaded engine can prove to be dangerous. - • Never run engine when the track of - - .the.vehicle is raised off the ground. • It can be dangerous to run engine withthe cab" removed.
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS AJ B) CJ DJ EJ F) G) HJ /) J) KJ U MJ Throttle Control Lever Brake Control Lever Ignition/Light Switch Head/amp Dimmer Switch High Beam Indicator Emergency Cut-Out Switch Manual Starter Handle Primer Speedometer Tether Cut-Out Switch Adjustable steering handle Light switch (Electric Model) Oil Level Indicator A) Throttle Lever Located on right side of handlebar, When compressed, it controls the engine speed and the engagement of the transmission. When released, returns to idle.
D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch J) Tether Cut-Out Switch Located on left side of handlebar, flick switch to high or low beam. Attach tether cord to wrist or other convenient location then snap tether cut-out cap over receptacle before starting engine. If emergency engine "shut-off" is required completely pull cap from safety switch and engine power will be autornaticaIly shut off" . E) High Beam Indicator Lights up when headlamp is on high beam.
BREAK-IN PERIOD Hood Opening Pull down the latch to unhook the hood from the anchor. NOTE: Always lift hood gently up until stopped by restraining de- O vice. WARNING: It is dangerous to • run an engine with the hood open or removed. Personal injury could result. . . . CAUTION: Prior to re-securing . . the hood latch, position the bottom edge of the hood into the hood guide located on each side of the frame.
./ 10·HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LIST Engine timing Fan belt tension Spark plugs condition .
FUEL PRE-START CHECK Recommended Gasoline Check Points Use regular leaded gasoline available from ali service stations. • Activate the throttle control lever several times to check that it ates and smoothly. The tie lever must return to idle position when released. • Check fuel level. • Check that the skis and the track are not frozen to the ground or snow surface and that the operates freely.
STARTING PROCEDURE Emergency Cut-Out Switch Emergency Starting Manual Starting Should the rewind starter rope fray and break, the engine can be started with an emergency starter rope. 1. Insert the in the ignition and turn to ON position. 2. Test the throttle control lever. 3. Activate the primer (2 to 3 times). O NOTE: Primer is not necessary when the engine is warm. 4. Ensure the tether cut-out cap is in position and that the cord is attached to your clothing.
DRIVE BELT AND GUARD REMOVAL Belt Guard Removal ..... WARNING: Engine- should be ~ running only when belt guard is secured in place. 1. Tilt the hood remove both belt guard retaining clips (A). I . 1. Tilt the hood and remove the belt guard . 2. Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the sliding half. Hold in fully open position. 2. Pullout both B & C retaining pins. 3. Slip the belt over the top edge of the sliding half. .....
LUBRICATION Frequency Chaincase Oil Level Routine maintenance is necessary for all mechanized products, and the snowmobile is no exception. A weekly vehicle inspection contributes to the life span of the snowmobile as well as retains safe and dependable ooeration It is recommended that the steering system and be lubricated monthly or every 40 hours of operation. If the vehicle is operated in wet snow or in severe conditions these items should be lubricated more frequently .
MAINTENANCE .... WARNING: Only perform such T procedures as detailed in this manual. It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other components/systems not covered in this manual. Unless otherwise specified, engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance procedures. The following Maintenance Chart indicates schedules to be by you or your servicing If these services are performed your snowmobile will as give you many years of low-cost use.
Spark Plugs Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the spark plugs. Ii Check the condition of the plugs. • A brownish tip reflects ideal conditions. (Correct carburetor/ spark plug heat range; etc.). • A black insulator tip indicates fouling caused by: carburetor idle speed mixture and/or high speed mixture too rich/ incorrect fuel mixture ratio, wrong type of spark plug (heat range) , or excessive idling.
Track Tension and Alignment The suspension is adjustable. The front adjustment for surface condition; use the suspension adjustment key. The rear adjustment is for driver's weight and should be adjusted using the 21 mm socket and handle. When the front adjuster blocks are at the lowest elevation more is distributed on the skis. At the nlnnnl:'T position the weight is transferred to the track. The rear adjuster blocks should be adjusted to suit the driver's . .
To correct stop the engine, loosen the rear idler wheels retaining screws then loosen the lock nuts and tighten the adjuster bolt on the side where the slider shoe is the furthest to the track insert guides. Front of vehicle Tighten the lock nuts and recheck the alignment. Ensure to retighten the idler wheel retaining screws. Drive Belt Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying or abnormal wear (uneven wear wear on one side, etc.) If abnormal wear is noted, probable cause is pulley misalignment.
Drive Pulley Inspect the Duralon bushing condition by checking the free-play of the sliding half pulley. This is achieved by restraining the inner half and checking if the sliding half moves in the direction of the arrows more than 3 mm (118"). If so contact your dealer. Mark reference point on both halves IMPORTANT: Close the front of the skis manually to eliminate all slack from the steering mechanism. If adjustment is required: Loosen the lock nuts of the longer tie rod.
Engine Head Nuts Fan Belt With the engine cold, check that the engine head nuts are tight and equally to 20 N-m (15 tt-lbs). lVI UUUU IMPORTANT: The engine head nut torque should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation. Engine Mount Nuts Check the engine mount nuts for tightness. if necessary. Muffler Attachment The engine/muffler attaching parts are vital toward efficient muffler function. Check all attachments. the and/or if necessary.
STORAGE A. WARNING: Only perform such ..... procedures as detailed in this manual. It is recommended that dealer assistance be periodically obtained on other components/systems not covered in this manual. Unless otherwise specified, engine should be turned OFF for all lubrication and maintenance procedures. Track Inspect the track for wear, cuts, missing track guides and broken rods. Make any necessary replacement. A. WARNING: Do not operate a ..... snowmobile with a cut, torn or damage track.
Cylinder Lubrication Engine internal parts must be lubricated to protect cylinder walls from possible rust formation during the storage period. O NOTE: This operation should be repeated every 40 days during storage. Remove the spark plugs. the rewind starter to bring the piston at top position. Pour the equivalent of one spoonful of oil into spark plug hole. 4 t \ . . . CAUTION: Plastic alloy cornpo... nents such qas fuel tank, windshield, controls, etc.
PRE..SEASON PREPARATION To simplify the pre-season preparation we have drawn up a small chart. The chart indicates points to be performed by you and your servicing dealer. If these services are performed as suggested, your vehicle will you many hours of fun and low cost use.
TROUBLE SHOOTING o NOTE: The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency. Therefore, items should be checked out in the same order as mentioned in the trouble shooting guide. SYMPTOMS POSStBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Engine turns over but fails to start or starts with difficulty 1. No fuel to the engine Check the tank level and fill up with correct gas-oil mixture. Check for possible clogging of fuel line, item 4. 2.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Engine lacks acceleration or power 1. Fouled or defective spark Check item 3 of"Engineturns over but fails to start or starts with difficulty" plug 2. Clogged fuel line (water or dirt) Engine continually backfires Snowmobile cannot reach full speed Check fuel line condition..See item 4 of "Engine turns over but fails to start orstarts with difficulty"!. 3. Carburetor Contact your dealer. 4.
TOOLS As standard equipment each new snowmobile is with a basic tool kit such as screwdriver, wrenches, emergency starter rope, etc ... Standard Tools G A e~ 0 E D B C ot e A. Screwdriver E. Starter rope B. Socket 10/13 mm F. Socket 21/26 mm C. Open end wrench 10/13 mm G. Suspension adjustment key D.
SPECIFICATIONS 1981 EVEREST 500 ENGINE 2 No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Displacement Compression ratio (corrected) Carburetor type Carburetor adjustment - air screw idle speed Engine head nuts (torque) Fan belt free-play 1 turn ±. 1/8 1800-2000 R.P.M.
IGNITION SWITCH OFF ON TEST TETHER VI/WH KILL SWITCH DIMMER SWITCH VOLTAGE REGULATOR OIL LEVEL SENSOR YL YL/GR YL MANUAL START MODELS BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH SPEEDOMETER YL/BK Yl/BK BK' ..... WARNING: OIL INDICATOR .... properly and connector Iy fastened. BK TACHOMETER IOPTIONAU GYIVI GY f',.) -.......
IGNITION SWITCH ~OFF RD RD RO/GN ON START GN RD YL LIGHTING COIL mOW) LIGHTING C01L 130Wl IGNITION GENERATOR COIL FUSE l30 A.l FUSE 1.1 Al (15 A.I (45·45Wl TAILLAMP l5·21W) LIGHT (5W) BATTERY (24 A.I STARTER SOLENOiD SWITCH REGULATOR RECTIFIER DIODE ELECTRIC START MODELS ...... WARNING: Ensure all terminals . . . are properly crimped on the wires and all connector housings are properly fastened.
81* METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE BASE UNITS DESCRIPTION UNIT length mass liquid temperatu re pressure torque speed meter kilogram liter celsius kilopascal Newton meter kilometer per hour SYMBOL m kg L °c kPa N.m km/h PREFIXES PREFIX kilo centi milli SYMBOL MEANING VALUE k c m one thousand one hundredth of a one thousandth of a 1,000 0.01 0.001 *THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SYSTEME INTERNATIONAL) ABREVIATES "SI" IN ALL LANGUAGES.
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 registration 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 a safety recall.
Q: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? A: The customer's responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance services, 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 by warranty? covered A: Yes.
LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS ALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED Kalamalka Lake Road P.O. Box 159 Vernon, British Columbia, Vl T 6M2 16041545-1314 BritishColumbia BOMBARDIER CORPORATION 4505 West Superior Street P.O.
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE The main components of your snowmobile (enqine, track and frame) are identified by different serial numbers. It may sometimes become, necessary to locate these numbers for warranty purposes or to trace your snowmobile in the event of theft. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER I o""-'-VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER O NOTE: We strongly recommend that you take note of all the serial numbers on your vehicle and supply them to your insurance company.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND OWNERSHIP Any change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of the manufacturer by completing and sending out the card supplied below. ~ : : CHANGE OF ADDRESS : VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER · : OLD ADDRESS: · NAME NO CITY STREET ZIP I POSTAL CODE STATE : NEW ADDRESS; ····· · · ··· NO APT. STREET ·: ..•......••.••.•.......•••..........•••••.•..........•....................
................................................................................. ···· BOMBARDIER LIMITEE ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT VALCOURT, QUEBEC CANADA, JOE 2LO · · .................................................................................· · · BOMBARDIER LIMITEE ATT.
