Ski-Doo Blizzard 5500 1979 Bedienungsanleitung

model

V.I.N. .

purchase date

warranty expiry date

DEALER

IMPRiNT

AREA

Text by: The following are trademarks of Born-

bardier Limited.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE

AFTER SALES SERViCE DEPARTMENT

BOMBARDIER LIMITED

VALCOURT, QUEBEC

CANADA,

JOE2LO

Suggested Retail Price: $2.75

{First copy free

with

unit

purchased]

BOMBARDIER

SKI-DOO

ALPINE

BLIZZARD

CARRY-BOOSE

ELAN

GRAND-PRIX

EVEREST

MIRAGE

NORDIC

OLYMPIQUE

SKI-BOOSE

T'NT

MOTO-SKI

FUTURA

SPiRIT

NUVIK

SONIC

ELITE

CONGRATULATIONS... You are now

the proud owner of a new

19"79

snow-

mobile. This vehicle is the result on in-

comparable teamwork between Bom-

bardier designers, engineers and tech-

nicians. Consequently, this vehicle is

designed and engineered

with

safety,

handling, comfort and quietness in

mind.

The information has been prepared to

acquaint the

owner!

operator of a new

snowmobile with the various vehicle

controls, owner-related maintenance,

and safe operating instructions. This is

accomplished via 'The Snowmobile

Safety Handbook Booklet' and the

'Operator Manual'. Each is inseparable

toward 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

Question" section of this manual, or

your selling dealer.

This manual emphasizes particular

in··

formation denoted by the wording and

symbols:

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.

Ride safe and have fun.

Recreational Products Group

Bombardier Limited,

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada,

JOE

2LO

PLEASE ENSURE

YOUR

WARRANTY

REGISTERING

YOUR

SNOWMOBilE

THROUGH

YOUR

DEALER,

ATTHEFACTORY.

Observe

the

following

precautions:

Throttle

mechanism should be

checked for fi8f:< movement before

starting enrJifv:t.

eEngine should be running

only

when

pulley

~jua(d

is secured in place.

eNever run engine

without

drive belt

installed. Running an unloaded en

gine 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

With the cab removed.

@Gasoline is flammable and explosive

under certain conditions. Always

perform procedures in a well ventila-

ted area. Do

not

smoke or

allow

open flames or sparks in the vicinity.

If qasoline fumes are noticed while

drivinG,

the

cause should be deter-

mined-'

and corrected

without

delay.

Your

snowmobile is

not

designed to

be operated on public streets, road

or highways. in

most

States and

Provinces, it is considered an

11I~;gal

operation.

.. Maintain your vehicle in

top

mecha-

nical

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.

eOnly perform procedures as detailed

in this manual. Unless otherwise

specified, engine should be turned

OFF for all lubrication and rnainte-

nance procedures.

...

Installation of other than standard

equipment,

including

ski-spreaders,

bumpers, pack racks, etc., could

severely

affect

the stability and safe-

ty of YOW" vehicle. Avoid adding on

accessories

that

alter the basic ve-

hide configuration.

.. The

snowmobile

engine can be

stopped by activating the emergen-

cut-out

switch

or turning

oft

the

key.

•This vehicle is designed

for

the

driver onlv. No provisions have been

made for a passenger.

Please read

and

understand all

other

warnings contained elsewhere.

CONTROLSliNSTRUMIENTS

Throttle control lever, brake control lever,

ignition/light

switch, headlarnp dim-

mer switch, emergency Gut-out switch, rnanual starter handle, primer, speedom-

eter, tether

cut-out

switch, cab opening, too! box, fuel

gauge.

BREAK·INPERIOD

1O-hour inspection, inspection cheek list .. . 6

FUEL

MIXING

Recommended gasoline, recommended oil, fuel mixture ratio, fuel miXing pro-

cedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.............8

PRE·START CHECK

Check points

...

STARTING PROCEDURE

Manual starting, emergency starting .

.....

lUBRICATION

Belt guard removal, drive belt removal, steering mechanism, chaincase oil

level 11

MAINTENANCE

Spark plug, suspension condition, track condition, track tension and a!,gnment,

carburetor adjustment, drive belt, steering mechanism, brake, steering adjust-

ment, engine head nuts, engine mount nuts, muffler attachment, fan belt,

general inspection, headlamp adjustrnent, bulb replacement 12

STORAGE

Track, suspension, ski, controls, chaincasa.Juel tank, carburetor, cylinder luori-

cation, chassis, general inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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. 31

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PRE·SEASON PREPARATION

Pre

season preparation chart

.....

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

TOOLS <

•••

SPECifiCATIONS <

•••

•••••

HOW

TO IDf;NTlFY YOUR SNOWMOBILE

....

THE 1919

"LIMITED

WARRANTY"

OFTEN ASKED

QUESTIONS,

CONSUMER GUIDE .

USTING

OFAREA DISTRIBUTORS. , . . . . .

CHANGE

ADDRESS OR

OWNERSH~P

...

A) Throttle Control Lever

B) Brake Control Lever

Ignition/Light

Switch

D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch

£) Emerqencv Cut-Out Switch

Located on right side of handlebar.

When compressed, it controls the en-

gine speed and the engagement

the

transmission. When released, engine

speed returns automatically to idie.

Located on the left side of handlebar.

When compressed, the brake is ap-

ptied. When released, it automatically

returns to its original position. Braking

effect is proportionate to the pressure

applied on the lever.

F) Manual Starter Handle

G) Primer

1-/)

Speedometer

I) Tether Cut-Out Switch

OFF

....

Key operated, 2position switch, To

start engine, first turn key clockwise to

ON position. To stop engine,

tum

key

counter-clockwise to OFF position.

The lights are automatically ON when-

ever the engine is running.

Cab guide

Latch

anchor

()

Pull down the latch to unhook the cab

from the anchor.

ONOTE: Always lift cab gently up

until stopped by restraining de-

vice.

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 re-

quired completely pJII cap from safety

switch and engine power wiil be auto-

matically shut

"off".

ONOTE: The cap must be installed

on the safety switch at all times

in order to operate

the

vehicle.

•WARNING: !f the switch is used

in an emergency situation the

source of malfunction should be deter-

mined and corrected before restarting

engine.

WARNING: It is dangerous to

run an engine with the cab open

or removed. Personal injury could

result.CAUTION: Prior to re-securinq

the cab latch, position the bot-

tom edge of the cab into the cab gUide

located on each side of the frame.

A push button switch located on right

side of handlebar. To stop the engine

in an emergency, press button down

into lower position.

Before re-starting engine always de-

press button into released upper posi-

tion. The driver of this vehicle should

familiarize himself with the function of

this device by using it several times on

first outing. Thereby being mentally

prepared for emergency situations re-

quiring its use.

WARNING:

the button has

been used in an emergency situa-

tion the source of malfunction should

be determined and corrected before re-

starting engine.

The dimmer switch, located on left

side of handlebar, allows correct selec-

tion of headlamp beam. To obtain high

or low beam simply depress switch.

Auto rewind type located on right hand

side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,

pull handle.

A push-pull button. Pull and push but-

ton

(2·-3

times) to activate primer. The

primer should always be used for cold

engine starts. After engine is warm

however, it is not necessary to use

primer when starting.

The speedometer is linked directly to

the drive axle. Direct-reading dial indi-

cates the speed of the vehicle. Odom-

eter records the total number of dis-

tance travelled.

.--

Located under the cab. To gain access,

tilt cab. Ideal location for spare plugs,

belt, rope, etc.

The fuel gauU8 is located on the left

side of the fuel tank. The gauge tunc-

tions on the principle of cornrnunicat

ing vessels, so the fuel level inside the

tank is directly related

with

the level in-

dicated on the gauge.

WARNING: Never use a lite

match or open flame to check

fuel level.

With

Bombardier-Rotax snowmobile

engines, abreak-in period is required

before running the vehicle at full

throt

tie. Engine's manufacturer recornrnen-

dation is 10 to 15operating hours. Dur-

ing this period, aricher mixture is

needed (i.e. 40 parts of gas

for

1part

t:!O/1

Bombardier oill.

Maximum

throt-

tie should

not

exceed

3/4,

however,

brief full acceleration and speed varia-

tions

contribute

to a

good

break-in.

Continued wide open throttle accelera-

tions, prolonged cruising speeds, and

lugging are detrimental during the

break-in period. '

with

any precision piece

mechan-

ical equipernent, we suqqsst that alter

the first 10 hours

operation or 30

days after the purchase, whichever

comes first,

that

your

vehicle be check-

ed by your dealer. This inspection will

give you the

opportunity

to discuss the

unanswered questions you

mat

have

encountered during the first hours of

operation. Remember

that

it is easier

to remedy at this time than to allow the

snowmobile to operate until a possible

failure occurs.

----

The 10 hours inspection is at the ex-

pense

the

vehicle owner.

"O"

+_,

Engine mount nuts

----

Muffler attachment

1-------,--------"-------,-"----,---------!---4

Chaincase oil level

Brake operation

and

lining condition

Skis alignment (runner condition)

--------"-"_'_"

'-_--------------_._--"-

Pulley alignment and drive bait condition

Track condition, tension and alignment

Lubricate (steering)

Electrical wiring {loose connections, stripped wires,

damaged

insulation), tighton

31110080

belts, nuts and linkage

of lighting system (I'HILO beam, brake light, etc.), test operation of emergency

Date of 10 hour inspection signature

Oil must be added to the gasoline in

pre-measured amounts then both oil

and oasollne should be thoroughly mix-

ed together before fueling the tank.

The correct gasoline is regular gasoline

(not less than 92 octane)Iavailable

from all service stations.

CAUTION:

Never experiment

...

with

different fuel or fuel ratios.

Never use

low

lead or

non

leaded gaso"

line, naphtha, methanol or similar pro-

ducts.

Use concentrated Bombardier

snow-

mobile oil available from your dealer.

This

type

of oil has specially for-

mulated oil bases to meet the lubrica-

tion requirements of the Bombardier··

Rot8X engine.

If Bombardier snowmobile oil is un-

available substitute

with

ahigh-quality

2 cycle snowmobile oil. The

oil/gas

mix

must meet the vehicle requirements.

Seeoil manufacturer recommendations

on container.

CAUTION: Never use outboard

or straight mineral oils.

The importance of usmq the correct

fuel mixture cannot be overstressed.

An incorrect fuel ratio results in serious

engine damage. Recommended fuel

ratio is 50/1.

SI Measure

500 mL oil to 25 liters

0'"

50/!.

Imperial Measure

1can 1() oz oil to 5 Imp. gals

"'"

50/l.

1can 500 rnl. oil to 5

112

Imp. gals

50/1.

U.S.

Measure

1can 12 oz oil to 5 U.S. gals "" 50/1.

0,NOTE; To facilitate fuei mixing oil

should be kept at room tempera-

ture.

To mix the gasoline and oil always use

aseparate clean container. Never mix

directly in your snowmobile tank. For

best results, acquire

two

containers,

either plastic or metal. Draw from one

until empty then use the second one.

•

WARNING:

Gasoline is flamma-

ble and explosive under certain

conditions.

Always

perform

pro-

cedures 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. Never add fuel while en-

gine is running.

Avoid

skin

contact

with

fuel at

below

freezing tempera-

ture.

1. Pour approximately one gallon of

gasoline into aclean container.

2. Add the fuel amount of oil.

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