Ski-Doo Alpine 640ER User manual

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ski-doo

'76 OPERATOR

MANUAL

No480-0131-00

Recreational

Products

Group

This manual has been published by the:

TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTRE

AFTER SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT

BOMBARDIER LIMITED

VALCOURT,OUEBEC,

CANADA

Suggested Retail Price $1.00

(First copyfree

with

unit

purchased)

All

rights reservedeshomberdier Limited 1975

\!Vithin the North America" Continent,

there exists avery special breed of peo-

ple,.. people

who

enjoy ice and

snow,

and the unexcelled tralls rhat load to

virtually every corner

tne snowbelt,

They enjoy too, the

comfort

of warm

clothing, the friendliness

compan-

ions, and the recreational vehicle that

made it all

oossible.;

the Ski-Doo

snowmobile

We, like millions

North

American fa-

milies, have never torqotten

our

pio-

neer heritage, or our love

nature and

the

qreat

outdoors, consequently, we

have designed and engineered all our

models

with

safety,

comfort

and quiet-

ness foremost in

our

minds. We do res-

poet your desires, and

that

of others,

This manual was prepared to acquaint

the

owner

/operator

new

'(976

snowmobile

with

the

various vehicle

controls, owner-related maintenance,

and safe operating instructions.

This is accomplished via

two

manuals;

'The Snowmobile Safety

Handbook'

and the 'Operator Manual'. Both are

inseparable

toward

proper use

the

product,

and should be kept

with

the

vehicle at ail times.

Each manual emphasizes particular in

forrnation denoted by the Vyording and

symbols;

•;

WARNINd::(dentif),'i~g

ins-

.truction wHich, if

n<;'t.

followed,

.could cause personal Injury,

_CAUTION: Denotes 8f1 instruc-

...

tion$iVhich, if

not

followed, could

severel~idamage

vehicle compo-

nents.

",'~"

,','.

NOTE:

Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully

com-

plete an instruction.

Although

the mere reading

such in-

formation does not eliminate the haz-

ard, your understanding

the

infor

mation will promote its correct use,

Ride safe and have fun.

MICHEL

CLOUTIF:R,

General Manager

Recreational Product Group

Observe

the

following

precautions:

.. Throttle mechanism should be

checked for tree movement before

starting engine.

o Engine should be running only when

pulley guard is secured in place.

eNever run engine

without

drive belt'

installed. Running an unloaded en

gine can prove to be dangerous.

iii>

Never run the engine at high R.P.M.

when the tracks of the vehicle are

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 awell ventila-

ted area. Do

not

smoke or allow

open flames or sparks in the vicinity.

if gasoline fumes are noticed whiie

driving, the cause should be deter-

mined and corrected

without

delay.

011>

Your snowmobile is

not

designed to

be operated on public streets, roads

or highways. In most States and

Provinces, it is considered an ille-

gal operation.

iI!I

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 surfa-

ces. Abnormal and excessive wear

of critical parts is inevitable.

o Only perform such procedures as

detailed in this manual. Unless

otherwise specified, engine should

be turned OFF for all lubrication

and maintenance procedures.

Please read and understand all other

warnings contained elsewhere in this

manual.

CONTROLS

INSTRUMENTS

BREAK-IN /INSPECT!ON ,7

FUEl.

MIXiNG

PRE··ST

ART

CHECK 9

STARTING

PROCEDURE ,

, 9

LUSHIGATION

MAINTENANCE

, , 14

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

GUIDE 20

STORAGE"

, , , 22

PBE·::::a':;ASON

PREPARATION

, 25

SPECIFICATIONS , , . , 26

CONSUMER

GUIDE , 27

SERVICE

AREAS , 28

WARRl\NTY

, , 29

"The followinQ are

Bombardier

Limited.

BOMBARDIER

SKI-DOO

ALPINE

BUZZARD

CARBY

BOOSE

ELAN

trademarks of

ELITE

EVEREST

MIRAGE

NORDIC

Ol.YMPIQUE

SKI BOOSE

TNT

A) Throttle ControlLever

B) Brake ControlLever

Ignition I

Light

Switch

Headlamp

Dimmer

Switch

Emerqencv

Cut-Out

Switch

Manual

Starter

Hendle

Choke

HJ Gear

Shift

lever

Access

Door

Latch

Located on right side of handlebar.

VVhen

depressed, it controls the en-

gine speed and the engagement

the

transmission. When released, engine

speed returns automatically to idle.

Located on the left side of handlebar.

When

depressed,

the brake is applied.

When released, it automatically returns

to its original position. Brakin9 effect

is proportionate to the pressure applied

on the !ever.

OFF

Key operated, 4position switch. To

start enqine, turn key fully clockwise to

STArn

position and hold. Return key

to ON position immediately engine has

started. To stop engine, turn key

counter-clockwise to OFF position. To

illuminate both headlamp and taillight,

turn key to

LIGHTS

position.

The dimmer

switch,

located on leftside

of handlebar, allows correct selection

headlarnp beam. To obtain high or

low

beam simply depress switch.

Apush

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

this device by using it several times on

first outing. Thereby being mentally

prepared

for

emergency situations

requiring its use.

WARNING:

the

button

has

been used in an emergency situa-

tion

the

source

malfunction

should be determined and correc-

ted before restarting engine.

Auto

rewind type located on right hand

side

vehicle. To engage mechanism,

pull handle.

Apush-pull button. Pull button to en-

gage choke, push to disengage, The

choke should always be used for easier

cold engine starts. After engine is

warm however, it is

not

necessary to

use choke when starting.

A 2 position, (FORW/,RD! REVERSE)

gear shift lever. Push up for forward

and

down

for reverse.

_CAUTION: Do not activate gear

" shift lever while snowmobile is in

motion.

ONOTE: When

towing

a disabled

vehicle, its drive belt must be

removed from pulleys and the

gear shift lever positioned into

forward gear.

bt4.C;4~Ql~~~

To gain access to the carburetor

spark plugs, lift pressure lock tap and

pull open access door.

To adjust locking device turn nut in

required direction.

Unlatch cab by turning both handles

toward

front

vehicle, remove fuel

tank cap, gently lift cab then discon-

nect junction block at right side of en

gine. Hernove cab

from

vehicle.

WARNiNG: It is dangerous to run

engine

with

cab off. Personal

injury could result.

Remove backrest and

tilt

seat

ideal

location for spare plugs, bolt, rope,

etc.

Emergency materials should be wrap-

ped in foam or similar material. This

iNil1

prevent possible damage to break-

able items when traveiling over rough

or bumpy terrain.

Unscrew fuel tank cap and withdraw

dipstick to check fuel level.

WAHNING: Never use a lite

match or open flame to check

fuel level,

VVith

Skf,,·[)OO

snowmobile

enqines, a

break-in period is required before run-

ning H18 vehicle at full throttle. Manu-

tacturers. recommendation for the

Bornbardier-Rotax engine is Wto 15

operating hours. Durinq this period, a

richer mixture is needed (i.e. 40 parts

g8S for J

part

50/'1

Ski-Doo oil).

Maximum throttle should

not

exceed

%, however. brief fuli acceleration

and speed variations contribute to a

900d break in, Continued wide open

throttle

accelerations, prolonged cruis-

ing speeds, and lugging are dotrimen-

tal during the break-in period.

/\fter

the break-in period. each Ski,

DOG

snowmobile must have an

insoec

tion chock. This inspection is at the ex,

panse of the vehicle owner,

Oii

must

be added to the gasoline in

pre-measured amounts then both oil

and qasoline should be

thorouqhlv

mixed together before fueling tho tank.

The correct gasoline is rogulargasoHna,

available

from

all service stations.

CAUTION:

Never experiment

with

different fuel or fuel ratios.

Never use

low

lead or

non

leaded

gasoline, naphta,

methanol

or sl-

milar products.

Use concentrated Ski-Doo oil available

from your dealer. This

type

of oil has

specially formulated oil bases to meet

the lubrication requirements of the

Bcmbardier-Hotax enqine.

CAUTION:

Never use outboard

or straight minerai oils,

The importance of using the correct ru-

el mixture cannot be overstressed. An

incorrect: fuel ratio results in serious en-

gine damage, liecornmended ruel ratio

50/

'I.

bgaiions recommended gasoline pius 1

can

50 / 1concentrated Ski-Doo

olk

correct fuel mixture.

oNOTE: To facititate fuel mixing,

oil should be kept at room tempe-

rature,

To mix

the

gasoline and oil always use

a separate clean container. Never mix

directly in

your

snowmobile tank. For

best results, acquire

two

containers, ei-

ther 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.

not

smoke or allow open

flames or sparks in the vicinity. If

gasoline fumes are noticed

while

driving. the cause should be de-

termined and corrected

without

delay, Never add fuel

while

engi-

ne is running.

Avoid

ski

contact

with

fuel at below freezing tem-

peratures.

1, Pour approximately one gallon of

n8solin8

into

a clean container.

2. f-\dd triG

amount

concentrated

Ski-Doo oil.

i~eplace

container cap and snake

the containerthorouqhlv.

Add

the remainder

the gasoline.

5. Once again

thoroughly

agitate the

container Then using a funnel

with

a fine mesh screen to prevent the

entry

water

and

fmeign

particles,

transfer mixture from container

into

the snowmobile tank.

oNOTE:

When

usin~]

premixed

fu-

el, always shake the container

thoroughly

the oil has a ten..

dencv

to settle,

WARNING:

NOVEll'

'top

up'

gas

tank before placing

the

vehicle in

a warm area.

certain tempera-

tures, gasoline wili expand and

overflow.

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