BOMBARDIER elan 1987 Betreibershandbuch

operator's manual 1987 414 5982 00

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS------------CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS Quebec Branch 1350 Nobel Boucherville (Quebec) J4B 1A1 (514) 655-6121 Province of Q

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE-----------The main components of your snowmobile (engine, track and frame) are identified by different serial numbers.

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS B 0 Q A) Throttle lever 8) Brake lever C) Ignition switch D) Head/amp dimmer switch E) Emergency cut-out switch F) Tether cut-

C) Ignition Switch The lights are automatically ON when-ever the engine is running. Manual Starting OFF CB -ON -NOT IN USE A002007002 Key operated,

F) Tether Cut-Out Switch Attach tether cord to wrist or other con-venient location of the driver's clothing. Snap tether cut-out cap over recepta

0) Hot Grip Switch The 3 position toggle switch is located in dashboard underneath pilot lamps. Se-lect the desired position to keep hands at a comfo

BREAK-IN PERIOD Engine With Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile en-gines, a break-in period is required be-fore running the vehicle at full throttle. En

10-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST .I Engine timing Fan belt tension Spark plugs condition: (Remove and clean) Carburetor adjustment Oil injection pump a

GAS & OIL Recommended Gasoline Use regular leaded or unleaded gasoline available from all service stations. ,.,. CAUTION: Never experiment wi

STARTING PROCEDURE __________________________ _ Test throttle control lever. Check that the emergency cut-out switch is in the ON position. Upper po

model V.I.N. purchase date warranty expiry date To be completed by dealer at time of sale DEALER IMPRINT AREA AFTER SALES SERVICE The following are

Emergency Starting Should the rewind starter rope fray and break, the engine can be started with an emergency starter rope supplied with the tool ki

LUBRICATION A000000007 Frequency Routine maintenance is necessary for all mechanized products, and the snowmo-bile is no exception. A weekly vehicle i

The following lubrication points have to be performed on LH & RH sides: - Lubricate ski leg shaft from inside of hood. ... - Unhook ski leg boo

Slide Suspension Lubricate the following parts at grease fittings until grease appears at joints. Use low temperature grease only. Front upper cro

MAINTENANCE The following Maintenance Chart indi-cates regular servicing schedules to be performed by the owner of the servicing dealer. If these ser

Belt Guard Removal • WARNING: Engine should be run-ning only when belt guard is se-cured in place. 1. Tilt the hood. 2. Pull out both retaining pi

The maximum drive belt life span is ob-tained when the belt has the proper ro-tation direction. Install it so the printed information on the belt is

Brake Adjustment The brake mechanism is a self-adjusting type. If a quicker brake response is de-sired, strongly pull the brake lever several times

After reconnecting battery, coat battery terminals and connectors with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Check that bat-tery is well secured and

Rear Suspension ADJUSTER BLOCKS & SHOCK ABSORBER SPRINGS The rear suspension is adjustable. The front adjuster blocks for surface condi-tion,

FOREWORD The operator manual and the Snowmo-bile Safety Handbook have been prepa-red to acquaint the owner/operator or passenger of a new snowmobile

STOPPER STRAP The function of the suspension stopper strap is to control the transfer of vehicle weight during acceleration. The longer the belt, the

0 NOTE: Track tension and alignment are inter-related. Do not adjust one without the other. Alignment Start the engine and accelerate slightly so th

Example: (vehicle at sea level during full accel~ration in normal conditions). ADJUSTMENT ENGINE SPEED SCREW Position no 2 6800 R.P.M. Position no

If adjustment is required: Loosen the lock nuts of the longest tie rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the skis are properly aligned. Firmly ret

Carburetor Adjustment 'W' CAUTION: Never operate your T snowmobile with the air intake silencer disconnected. Serious engine damage will

Fan Belt Inspect belt for cracks, uneven wear, etc. Check fan belt tension a 9-10 mm (3/8") deflection should exist. If belt seems damaged or i

Bulb Replacement If the headlamp bulb is burnt, tilt hood, unplug the connector from the head lamp. Remove the rubber boot and unfasten bulb retaine

Suspension Remove any dirt or rust. Grease all com-ponents equipped with grease fittings. Wipe off surplus. Replace worn slider shoes. Skis Wash

9. Using the primer valve, inject oil un-til the engine dies or until a sufficient quantity of oil has entered the engine (approximately 25 complete s

• WARNING: Gases given off by a battery being charged are highly explosive. Always charge in a well ven-tilated area. Keep battery away from cigarette

SAFETY MEASURES Observe the following precautions: • Throttle mechanism should be check-ed for free movement before starting engine. • The snowmobi

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION------------To simplify the pre-season preparation we have drawn up a small chart. The chart indicates servicing points to be

TROUBLE SHOOTING 0 NOTE: The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency. Therefore items should be checked out in the same order as men

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Engine lacks accelera-1. Fouled or defective spark Check item 3 of "Engine turns over but fails tion or powe

TOOLS As standard equipment each new snow-mobile is supplied with basic tools such as screwdriver, wrenches, emergency starter rope, etc. Standard T

SPECIFICATIONS Stratos Escapade ENGINE Type 503 No of cylinders 2 Bore 72 mm (2.835") Stroke 61 mm (2.402") Displacement 496.7 cm3 (30.27 in

POWER TRAIN Track: -width - length -tension -alignment Standard gear ratio Drive belt: -number -Max. width -Min. width Chaincase oil ELECTRICAL Lighti

-!'> -!'> GENERATING COl. VLIBKI AMPlFEfl IGNITION SWITCH ~ cur.~G~H~~TICH EMERGENCY CUT·OUT SWITCH BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 1 I I I I

-I'> (Jl GENERATING COIL AMPLifiER FUEL LEVEL SENDER IGNITION SWITCH ~ CUT-J~~Hi:.TICH EMERGENCY CUT -OUT SWITCH BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 1 I I. I

Sl* METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE ____________________________ __ BASE UNITS DESCRIPTION UNIT SYMBOL length meter m mass kilogram kg force Newton N liqu

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INDEX-------------THE 1987 "LIMITED WARRANTY". OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS .. LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORS ... . HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBIL

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP Any change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of the manu-facturer by completing and sending

BOMBARDIER INC. ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT VALCOURT, QUEBEC CANADA, JOE 2LO BOMBARDIER INC. ATT.: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT VALCOURT, QUEBEC CANADA, JO

THE 1987 SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY----------1 -PERIOD BOMBARDIER® INC. as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRST CON-SUMER SALES, every 198

• Losses incurred by the snowmobile owner other than parts and labour, such as, but not limited to, transportation, towing, telephone calls, taxis,

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS-------------0: Why must my snowmobile be registered? After all I do have my original invoice as proof of when I purchased my

0: What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? A: The customer's responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance s