BOMBARDIER Mirage Operator's Manual page 34

Skis
Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumula-
tion from the skis and springs. Grease
the ski legs at the grease fittings.
Check the condition of the skis, ski
runners and leaf springs. Replace if
'worn more than half.
Controls
Lubricate the steering mechanism. In-
spect all components for tightness,
(spring coupler bolts, steering arm
locking bolts, tie rods, ball joints, etc.).
Tighten if necessary. Oil metal moving
joints of the brake mechanism .
..... WARNING: Do not lubricate the
, . , throttle and/or brake cables and
housings. Avoid getting oil on the brake
pads.
Coat all electrical connections and
switches with a greaseless metal pro-
tector. If unavailable, use petroleum jel-
ly.
Chaincase
Drain the chaincase and refill to proper
level, using fresh chaincase oil. To
drain, remove the chaincase cover.
Drive Pulley
The drive pulley should be cleaned and
inspected. The roller round shaft type
drive pulley requires lubrication.
...... WARNING: The lubrication and/
, . , or inspection of the drive pulley
should be performed only by an autho-
rized dealer.
Fuel Tank and Carburetor(s)
Remove the cap then using a syphon,
remove the gasoline from tank.
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..... WARNING: Gasoline is flamma-
, . , ble and explosive under certain
conditions. Always manipulate in a
well ventilated area. Do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks in the vici-
nity.
Carburetorts)
must be dried out com-
pletely to prevent gum formation dur-
ing the period.
Once the fuel tank is emptied, remove
the float chamber drain
pluqts)
from
carburetortsl.
Drain
carburetorts)
and
reinstall
pluqts).
Connect fuel lines. Replace if neces-
sary.
Cylinder Lubrication
internal parts must be lubricated
to protect cylinder walls from possible
rust formation during the period.
Use storage oil (8 oz) PIN 413904800.
Protection will last for the normal stor-
age period.
Procedure:
- Insert plastic tube in spray head
nozzle.
Remove air silencer .
- Run engine at idle speed.
Spray storage oil directly into carbu-
retor until engine stalls. (On twin
carburetor models alternate between
carburetors) .