BOMBARDIER Elan Spécifications

BREAK-IN PERIODWithBombardier-Rotaxsnowmobileengines, a break-in period is requiredbeforefunningthevehicle at fullthrot-tle. Enginemanufacturerrecomme

10·HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST'"Engine timingSpark plug(s) conditionCarburetor adjustmentEngine head nutsEnginemountnutsMufflerattachmentChain

FUELMIXINGOil must be added to the gasoline inpre-measured amounts then both oiland gasoline should be thoroughlymixed together before fueling the tan

3. Replace the container cap andshake the container thoroughly.4.Addthe remainder of the gasoline.5. Once againthoroughlyagitate thecontaine. Then usi

STARTING PROCEDUREEmergency Cut-OutSwitchManualStarting1. Insert the key in the ignitionswitchand turn to ON position.2. Testthethrottlecontrol lever.

LUBRICATIONRoutine maintenance is necessary forall mechanized products, and thesnowmobile is no . A weeklyvehicle inspection contributes to thelife sp

Drive Belt Removal+WA RNING: Never start or runthe engine without the drive beltinstalled. Running an unloaded engineis dangerous.1. Tilt the hood and

Drive pulleyThe drive pulley requires lubrication bi-monthlyor every 20 hours of opera-tion ...WARNING:The lubrication ofT the drive pulley should

MAINTENANCEThe following Maintenance Chart indi-cates regular servicing schedules to beperformed by you or your servicingdealer. If these services are

...CAUTION: If spark plug condi-...tion is not ideal, contact your au-thorized dealer.Check the spark plug gap using a wirefeeler gauge.Reinstall the

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3. Proceedwithtrack alignment.ONOTE: Track tension and align-mentare inter-related. Do not ad-just onewithoutchecking the other.Support the rear of ve

~===Incorrect==--:~Engine Head NutsWiththe engine cold, check that theengine head nuts aretightand equallytorqued to 22N.m(16tt-lbslIMPORTANT: The eng

General InspectionCheck electrical wiring andcOf!1po-nents, retighten loose connections.~heck.for stripped wires or damagedinsulation. Thoroughly insp

SuspensionBogie WheelsRemove the bogie wheel sets. Removethe cross shaft from each wheelset. Clean the bogie wheel assemblyand shaft ofdirtand rust. C

Cylinder LubricationEngine internal must be lubrica-ted to protect cylinder walls frompossible rust formation during thestor-age period.ONOTE: This op

PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONTo simplify the pre-season preparationwe have drawn up a small chart. Thechart indicates servicing points to beperformed by you

TROUBLE SHOOTINGSYMPTOMSEngine turns over butfails to start or startswithdifficultyEngine will not turnmanually24POSSIBLECAUSES1. No fuel to the engin

SYMPTOMSPOSSIBLECAUSESWHATTODOEngine lacks accelera-1.Fouled or defective sparkCheckitem3 of"Engineturnsoverbutfailstionorpowerplugtostartorstart

TOOLSAs standard equipment, each newsnowmobile is suppliedwitha basictool kit such as screwdriver, wrenches,emergency starter rope, etc..Standard Tool

SPECIFICATIONS1981 ELAN 250 (single)ENGINENo. of cylindersBoreStrokeDisplacementCompression ratio (corrected)CarburetortypeCarburetoradjustmentair scr

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OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONSQ:Whymust my snowmobile be registered?Afterall I do have my original invoiceasproofof when I purchased my snowmobile.A:Yourwarran

Q:Whatcostsaremyresponsibilityduringthewarrantyperiod?A:Thecustomer'sresponsibility includesallcostsofnormalmaintenance ser-non-warrantyaccidents

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HOWTO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILEThe main components of yoursnow-mobile (engine, track and frame) areidentified by different serial numbers. Itmay someti

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CHANGE OF ADDRESSANDOWNERSHIPAny change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of themanufacturer by completing and sendingoutthe

LIMITED WARRANTY1981SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILES1 - PERIODBOMBARDIER Lirnitee as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE OF FIRSTCONSUMER SALES, every1981Ski-Doo

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• Vehicles usedforracing purposes.• All optional accessories installed on the vehicle.(The normal warranty policyforparts and accessories, if any, app

FOREWORDThe operator manual and theSnow-mobile Safety handbook have beenprepared to acquaint the ownerI oper-ator of a new snowmobilewiththe var-ious

SAFETY INMAINTENANCEObserve the followingprecautions:•Throttlemechanism should bechecked for free movement beforestarting engine.• Engine should be ru

CONTROLS I INSTRUMENTSAJ Throttle Control LeverB) Brake Control LeverCJIgnition /LightSwitchD) Head/ampDimmerSwitchEJEmergencv Cut-OutSwitchFJDecompre

E) Emergency Cut-Out SwitchA 3 position switch located on the rightside of the handlebar. To stop the en-gine in an emergency,flickthe lever toeither