BOMBARDIER 1980 Manuel de l'opérateur

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FUELMIXINGOn models not equipped with oil injec-tion, oil must be added to the gasolinein pre-measured amounts then both oiland gasoline should be thr

3. Replace container cap and shake Check level and refill every time you re-the container thoroughly. fuel.4. Add the remainder of the gasoline.5. Onc

PRE-START CHECK STARTING PROCEDURECheck Points• Activate the throttle control leverseveral times to check that it oper-ates easily and smoothly. The t

Electric Starting...CAUTION: Never operate your..snowmobilewiththe battery re-moved or disconnected.1. Insert key in ignition switch.2. Test throttle

Dual Carburetor Models(with roller square shaft pulley)Remove the pulley guard from the ve-hicle and wind the emergency ropetight around the drive pul

Pulley Guard Removal...WARNING: Pulley guard shouu,...always be in place when engine isrunning.A. Raisethe hood and pull up the frontretaining pin;

oCap plugFiller---...,,4it-il~"~plugChaincase Oil LevelCheck the oil level by removing the oillevel cap plug.The oil should be level with thebott

Grease fittingsMAINTENANCEThe following Maintenance Chart ind-cates regular servicing schedulesto beperformed by you or your servicingdealer. If these

• A light grey insulator tip indicates alean mixture caused by; carburetorhigh speed mixture adjusted toolean, wrong spark plug heat range,incorrect f

(WS) Track Tension andAlignmentThe suspension is adjustable, the frontadjustment for surface condition, therear for driver's weight.When the fron

modelV.I.N.purchasedate _warrantyexpirydateDEALERIMPRINT AREAMOTO-SKIFUTURASPIRITNUVIKMIRAGESUPER SONICULTRA SONICTECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTREAFTER SA

To correct, stop the engine, loosen therear idler wheels retaining screws thenloosen the lock nuts and tighten theadjuster bolt on side where the slid

CW7)Drive BeltInspect the belt for cracks, fraying orabnormal wear (uneven wear, wear onone side, etc.) If abnormal wear is not-ed, probable cause is

...WARNING: Whenever thebrake~isreadjusted,thebrakelightswitchoperationmustalsobecheckedandadjustedasneeded.1M2)Steering AdjustmentSkis should have a

Headlamp Beam AimingThe angle of the headlamp beam hasbeen pre-adjusted prior to delivery.Should you wish re-adjustment, placethe vehicle on a flat su

Bulb ReplacementIf the headlamp bulb is burnt,tiltcab,unplug the connector from the head-lamp. Remove the rubber boot and un-fasten bulb retainer clip

SkiWash or brush all dirt or rust accumu-lation from the skis and springs.Grease the ski legs at the grease fit-tings.Check the condition of the skis,

Remove the spark plugs. Operate therewind starter to bring the piston at topposition. Pour the equivalent of onespoonful of oil into spark plug hole.S

..,CAUTION: If for some reason the...snowmobile has to be stored out-side it is necessary to cover it with anopaque tarpaulin. This caution will pre-v

PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONChange spark plugs0Check chaincase oil level0Check pulleys, verify components and0clean. Lubricate.Check steering alignment and

TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOMSPOSSIBLECAUSESWHATTODOEngine turns over but1.No fuel to the engineCheckthetanklevelandfillupwithcorrectfails to start or starts

INDEXFOREWORD 2SAFETYINMAINTENANCE3CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTSThrottle lever, brake lever, ignition light switch, headlamp dimmer switch, emer-gency cut-out

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

TOOLSAs standard equipment each newsnowmobile is supplied with a basictool kit such as screwdriver, wrenches,emergency starter rope, etc ...Standard T

SPECIFICATIONSCITATION 3500CITATION 4500CITATIONSSENGINENo. of cylinders12 2Bore72 mm (2.83") 62 mm (2.44") 62 mm (2.44")Stroke66 mm (2

I CITATION 3500 I CITATION 4500 I CITATION SSBRAKEBrake typeBrake adjustment(control lever)Brake lining I(minimum thickness)Disc, adjust as required.1

SPEEDOMETEROPTIONALON SOME MODELS@OFF IGNITIONSWITCHONTETHERCUT-OUTSWITCHOPTIONALTACHOMETERHEADLAMPCDGYIVIBKGYYLBKYLVIVIBKVI/WHVI/WHGYGY/VIBRAKE LIGHT

OPTIONALSPEEDOMETERDIMMERSWITCHKILLSWITCHHEADLAMPG)IGNITIONC;WITCH,'--):-0...-0BI(GVGNaVIVlRDGV--!!.e.ROIGN~RO/Vl'I'llGYBI':BRAKE

SPEEDOMETEROPTIONALON SOMEMODELS@OPTIONALTACHOMETERHEADLAMPElKVIGYVIBKYlBKGY/VlGYVI/WHVI/WHGY/VlBRAKE LIGHT SWITCHBK'"<l)VOLTAGEREGULATOR

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LIMITED WARRANTYSKI-DOORSNOWMOBILES 1980BOMBARDIER Limited as manufacturer, warrants FROM THEDATE OF FIRST CONSUMER SALE, every 1980 Ski-Doo® snow-mob

EXCLUSIONSItems and components:Anyof the following expendable itemsand/orcomponents that aredamaged or worn due to normal use: variable speed drive be

FOREWORDCONGRATULATIONS... You arenowthe proud owner of a new 1980 Bom-bardier snowmobile. This vehicle is theresult of incomparable teamwork be-tween

Some states or provinces donotallow the exclusion or limitationofincidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or ex-clusion may not ap

Bombardier Limited reserves the right to modify its warrantypolicyatany time, being understoodthatsuch modification willnotalter the warranty conditio

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONSQ:Whymust my snowmobile be registered? After all I do have my original invoiceas proof of when I purchased my snowmobile.A:The in

0:Whatcosts are my responsibility during the warranty period?A:The customer's responsibility includes all costsofnormalmaintenance ser-vices, non

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SNOWMOBILEENGINESERIALNUMBERThe main components of your snow-mobile (engine, track and frame) areidentified by different serial n

CHANGEOF ADDRESSANDOWNERSHIPAny change in address or ownership should be brought to the attention of themanufacturerby completing and sending out the

BOMBARDIERLIMITEDATT.:WARRANTYDEPARTMENTVALCQURT,QUEBECCANADA,JOE2LO...•...·

LISTING OF AREA DISTRIBUTORSCANADIANDISTRIBUTORSALPINE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITEDKalamalka Lake RoadP.O.Box 159Vernon, British Columbia, vn 6M216(4)545-1314

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SAFETYINMAINTENANCEObservethefollowingprecautions:• Throttle mechanism should bechecked for free movement beforestarting engine.• Engine should be run

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CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTSBA1~~f1'::.:;;:J\-;;iiiiiiii~'\'·L~~H~~--GAJ Throttle Control LeverBJBrake Control LeverCJIgnition/Light SwitchDJ H

D) Headlamp Dimmer SwitchThe dimmer switch, located on leftside of handlebar, allows correctselec-tion of headlamp beam. To obtain highorlowbeam simpl

Tool BoxLocated under the cab. To gain access,tilt cab. Ideal location for spare plugs,belt, rope, etc.FuelGaugeUnscrew fuel tank cap and withdrawdips

1G-HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LISTIEngine timingFan belt tensionSpark plug(s} condition: (Remove and clean)Carburetor adjustmentOil injection pump adjustme