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- Page 1 WARNING Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information. Minimum recommended operator age: 16 years old. 704 000 000...
- Page 2 Keep this Operator’s Guide and the Safety Handbook with the vehicle at all times. AFTER SALES SERVICE BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS VALCOURT, QUEBEC CANADA J0E 2L0 Litho’d in Canada ®*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved © Bombardier Inc. 1999 (VMO-9903 SH January 1999) final version...
- Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of a The information and components/ new Bombardier all-terrain vehicle system descriptions contained in this (ATV). It is backed by the Bombardier document are correct at the time of warranty and a network of authorized publication. Bombardier Inc. however,...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
NOTICE..................SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES............ OPERATION WARNINGS ............BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY1999 BOMBARDIER ATV ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ........ 20 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..........22 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ........24 HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR ATV ........... 27 Engine and Vehicle Identification Number Location ........ - Page 5 LIQUIDS..................41 Fuel......................Engine/Transmission Oil................Engine Coolant ..................Brake Fluid....................Battery Electrolyte................... BREAK-IN PERIOD ..............46 Engine ..................... 10-Hour Inspection .................. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ............47 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............48 General ....................Initial Cold Starting .................. Warm Engine Starting ................Emergency Manual Starting ..............Stopping the Engine ................
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Page 6: Notice
NOTICE The Operator’s Guide and Safety Handbook have been prepared to ac- quaint the owner/operator of a new vehicle with the various vehicle con- trols, maintenance and safe operating instructions. They are indispensable for the proper use of the product. This guide uses the following sym- bols. -
Page 7: Special Safety Messages
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE • Never consume alcohol or drugs HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. before or while operating this ATV. An ATV handles differently from other • Never operate at excessive speeds. vehicles including motorcycles and Always go at a speed that is proper cars. - Page 8 • Always follow proper procedures • Always check for obstacles before for climbing hills as described in the operating in a new area. Never at- Operator’s Guide and the Safety tempt to operate over large obsta- Handbook . Check the terrain care- cles, such as large rocks or fallen fully before you start up any hill.
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Page 9: Operation Warnings
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete the certified training course offered by Bombardier Inc. They should then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operating techniques de- scribed in the Operator’s Guide and the Safety Handbook . - Page 10 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Carrying a passenger on this ATV. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Greatly reduces your ability to balance and control this ATV. Could cause an accident, resulting in harm to you and/or your passenger. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never carry a passenger. The long seat is to allow the operator to shift position as needed during operation.
- Page 11 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating without an approved motorcycle helmet increases your chanc- es of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident. Operating without eye protection can result in an accident and increases your chances of a severe injury in the event of an accident.
- Page 12 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV at excessive speeds. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases your chances of losing control of the ATV, which can result in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always travel at a speed which is proper for the terrain, visibility and op- erating conditions, and your experience.
- Page 13 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Removing hands from handlebars or feet from footpegs during operation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off the ATV. If you remove a foot from the footpegs, your foot or leg may come into contact with the rear wheels, which could injure you or cause an accident.
- Page 14 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Turning improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in the Opera- tor’s Guide and the Safety Handbook . Practice turning at low speeds be- fore attempting to turn at faster speeds.
- Page 15 WARNING V01L2BQ POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating on excessively steep hills. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The vehicle can overturn more easily on extremely steep hills than on level surfaces or small hills. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
- Page 16 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Climbing hills improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in the Op- erator's Guide and the Safety Handbook . Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill.
- Page 17 WARNING V01L2CQ POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique as described in the Operator's Guide and the Safety Handbook on level ground.
- Page 18 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in ATV overturning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use proper gear and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Keep weight uphill.
- Page 19 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Skidding or sliding improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You may lose control of this ATV. You may also regain traction unexpectedly, which may cause the ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain.
- Page 20 Never modify this ATV through improper installation or use of accesso- ries. All parts and accessories added to this vehicle should be genuine Bombardier or equivalent components designed for use on this ATV and should be installed and used according to instructions. If you have ques-...
- Page 21 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Overloading this ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause changes in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed the stated load capacity for this ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached.
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Page 22: Bombardier Limited Warranty1999 Bombardier Atv All-Terrain Vehicle
Warranty Information: 1-800-260-7959 All genuine Bombardier accessories, installed by an authorized BOMBARDIER ATV dealer at the time of delivery of the new and unused BOMBARDIER ATV, carry the same Warranty Coverage Period as for the BOMBARDIER ATV. 2. WHAT BOMBARDIER WILL DO... - Page 23 BOMBARDIER reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time, being un- derstood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the BOMBARDIER ATV sold while this warranty is in effect.
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Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions
North America. Your registration card will provide the dealer with all the necessary data to complete warranty claim forms. b) Be advised by Bombardier Inc. should there be a safety recall or a par- ticular warranty campaign. c) Be contacted much faster by the police, in the event that they find your vehicle subsequent to a theft. - Page 25 Q: Are “Genuine” Bombardier replacement parts used in warranty repairs also covered by the limited warranty coverage? A: Yes. When installed by an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer, any “Genu- ine” Bombardier part used in warranty repairs assumes the remaining warranty that exists on the vehicle.
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Page 26: Location Of The Important Labels
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS The following labels are on your ATV. If missing or damaged, they can be replaced free of charge. See an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer. V01A0OL... - Page 27 V01M04Y V01M05Y V01M01Y V01M06Y V01M02Y V01M03Y V01M07Y...
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Page 29: How To Identify Your Atv
These numbers are required by the authorized Bombardier ATV dealer to complete warranty claims properly. No warranty will be allowed by Bom- bardier Inc. if the engine identification... -
Page 30: Controls/Instruments/Equipments
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS 11 10 12 V01L1WL... - Page 31 V01L1YL WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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Page 32: Throttle Lever
NOTE: This section gives basic func- tions of the various controls of your ATV. For more details of how to oper- ate one control in conjunction with some others, refer to OPERATING IN- STRUCTIONS in this Operator's Guide and Safety Handbook . 1) Throttle Lever Located on the right side of handlebar. -
Page 33: Brake Lever Lock
4) Brake Lever Lock 5) Transmission Lever Located on left side of handlebar on Located on the left side of steering col- rear brake lever. When applied, it pre- umn. A 5-position lever: P, R, N, H and L. vents the vehicle from moving. Useful To change the transmission position, when the brake needs to be locked for completely stop vehicle then move le-... -
Page 34: Electric Gear Shift Button
N: Neutral The lower the gear, the slower the ve- This position disengages the transmis- hicle speed and the higher the gear, sion to allow manual vehicle move- the higher the vehicle speed. ment or towing. Engine must be running to allow gear H: High gear change. -
Page 35: Indicator Lights Cluster
Located on right side of cluster. They electrical system. See an authorized light up to monitor different functions. Bombardier ATV dealer as soon as If REVERSE and NEUTRAL lights flash possible. simultaneously, while setting the... -
Page 36: Speedometer
10) Speedometer Located in center of cluster. It indi- cates the speed of the vehicle either in km/h or MPH. The speedometer is backlit every time the ignition switch is turned on (either position). V01I08Z 1. Engine 2. High intensity 3. -
Page 37: Ignition Switch
NOTE: While engine can be stopped by turning ignition key OFF, we recom- mend the engine be stopped by press- ing the start/stop button. Auto Shut-Down If for some reason, the engine is not started within 3 minutes approximate- ly, the MPEM (Multi-Purpose Electron- ic Module) will shut down to cut all electrical system functions. -
Page 38: Fuel Tank Cap
V01I0CY V01L0IY 1. Position 2 A. Empty Position OFF is for normal use with a B. 1/4 C. 1/2 warm engine. Position 1 and 2 will be D. 3/4 used depending on the temperature. E. Full Position 2 applies more choke for low- est temperature. -
Page 39: Rear Brake Pedal
Stops fuel supply to carburetor. CAUTION: Turn valve to OFF posi- tion when ATV is not being operat- ed or when transporting. Allows fuel to flow to carburetor. This is the normal position for operation of the vehicle. RES (RESERVE) When fuel is exhausted in the fuel tank when in the ON position, an V01K01Y... -
Page 40: Footpeg
18) Footpeg It also contains the Operator’s Guide and Safety Handbook that should be Located on footrest. Use this area to kept in a waterproof bag and remain maintain your feet stable. with the vehicle at all times. WARNING Never leave any heavy or loose breakable objects in the storage basket. -
Page 41: Front/Rear Cargo Racks
Seat Removal Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for carrying loads and cargo weight distribution Pull latch upward while gently lifting recommendations. rear of seat. Continue lifting move- ment until you can release the front re- 22) Air Duct taining devices then completely re- move seat. -
Page 42: 12-Volt Power Outlet
SPECIFICATIONS. An auxiliary supply is available to con- nect additional accessories through a connector at the rear of vehicle. See V01L0EY an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer 1. Protector cap for more details. 2. Radiator cap 26) Fuses 25) 12-Volt Power Outlet The electrical system is protected It is located on left side of cluster. -
Page 43: Liquids
LIQUIDS WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. This section specifies the recom- Engine/Transmission Oil mended liquids and procedures to Recommended Oil check their levels. Refer to MAINTE- NANCE for procedures to replace the Always use 4-stroke mineral-based liquids. - Page 44 °C °F V01A0VL...
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Page 45: Engine Coolant
Oil Level 4. Add oil up to upper mark if required. CAUTION: Check level frequently 5. To add oil, remove seat then un- and refill if necessary. Do not overfill. screw filler cap. Use a funnel to Operating the engine/transmission avoid spillage. -
Page 46: Brake Fluid
NOTE: A cooling system that fre- quently requires coolant is the indica- Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir tion of leaks or engine problems. See an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer. Brake Fluid Recommended Fluid Always use brake fluid meeting the specification DOT 4 only. - Page 47 The electrolyte should be between lower and upper marks. If level is low, remove battery from vehicle to add distilled water. Battery Removal Disconnect negative BLACK cable first then positive cable. WARNING Always respect this order for dis- V01G03Y assembly; disconnect BLACK neg- 1.
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Page 48: Break-In Period
10 hours or 30 days after the purchase, whichever comes first, your vehicle be inspected by an autho- rized Bombardier ATV dealer. This in- spection will give you the opportunity to discuss the unanswered questions you may have encountered during the first hours of operation. -
Page 49: Pre-Operation Check
PRE-OPERATION CHECK • Check fuel, oil and coolant levels. WARNING • Check for oil leaks on the engine/ The pre-operation check is very transmission and drive train compo- important prior to operating the nents. vehicle. Always check the proper • Ensure fuel valve is in fully open po- operation of critical controls, safe- sition (ON). -
Page 50: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS General Engine can be started in any gear (from 1 to 5). Transmission lever must be on PARK or NEUTRAL to allow engine starting. For your convenience, an override mode allows to start the engine with the transmission lever in any position. Press and hold any brake lever while pressing the start button. -
Page 51: Emergency Manual Starting
Emergency Manual Shifting the Transmission Starting Let engine idle to warm up. Manual start is provided in the event Apply brakes and select the desired electric start does not work. gear range H/L. If the engine indicator light is turned NOTE: The brake must be applied off, it indicates the electrical system is when the transmission lever is en-... -
Page 52: Special Procedures
SPECIAL PROCEDURES Park Release In some rare occasions, the transmis- sion may be locked in the PARK posi- tion and the driver cannot operate the vehicle. If this occurs, do the following: – Apply the parking device. WARNING If the parking device is not applied, the vehicle could move down when the park will be released. -
Page 53: Engine Overheat
Inspect radiator area and clean as nec- essary. Check coolant level and refill if possible. Let engine cool down. See an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer as soon as possible. -
Page 54: Storage And Preseason Preparation
Pull special tool upward to downshift dealer for proper procedures. and push downward to upshift. Place the gear in the desired position. When using your ATV after storage, a preparation is required. See an autho- rized Bombardier ATV dealer for proper procedures. -
Page 55: Maintenance Chart
MAINTENANCE CHART Refer to MAINTENANCE section of Shop Manual for more details. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART Engine/transmission oil level CUSTOMER Engine/transmission oil and filter replacement CUSTOMER Transmission oil strainer cleaning DEALER Engine head fasteners DEALER Engine mount fasteners DEALER Exhaust system/spark arrester DEALER Condition of seals DEALER... - Page 56 Required every 5 years only. NOTE: Some riding conditions and hauling loads may result in requiring more frequent maintenance. See a Bombardier ATV dealer. Some items are part of the pre-operation checks and must always be performed prior to operating the vehi-...
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Page 57: Maintenance
Oil change should be done NOTE: Be sure that the old filter O- with a warm engine. ring is removed. Use Bombardier oil filter only. See an WARNING authorized Bombardier ATV dealer. The engine oil can be very hot. -
Page 58: Maintenance
Lubricate the O-ring on the filter with engine oil. Install the new filter then screw one full turn after O-ring contact. Wipe out any oil spillage on engine. Change gasket on drain plug. Clean gasket area on engine and drain plug then reinstall plug. -
Page 59: Fuel System
Fuel System Spark Arrester The muffler must be periodically purged Air Filter Cleaning/Draining of accumulated carbon. Periodically inspect air filter box drain plugs for water or deposits. WARNING Never run engine in an enclosed area. Never perform this operation immediately after the engine has been run because exhaust system is very hot. - Page 60 Air Filter Removal Remove seat. Release clamps and remove air filter box cover. V01F07Y 1. Air filter V01F05Y 1. Release clamps 2. Lift to remove Remove air baffles, air filter and foam. V01F08Y 1. Foam Clean inside of air box. Wash air filter and foam with warm water and mild detergent as neces- sary.
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Page 61: Electrical
CAUTION: Never remove or modify Fuses are identified by a number lo- any component in the air box. Al- cated beside the fuse. ways use genuine parts when replac- ing air filter and foam. The engine carburetion is calibrated to operate specifically with these components. - Page 62 Indicator Light Replacement Turn knobs to adjust beam height and If one LED is burnt in the indicator light side orientation to your convenience. cluster, see an authorized Bombardier Adjust both headlights evenly. ATV dealer for replacement of the light cluster.
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Page 63: Drive Train
V01I0DY 1. Pull bulb out V01G06Y Reinstall new bulb using long nose pli- 1. Remove the two nuts 2. Unplug the connector ers. Turn bulb socket clockwise to lock. Using a small screwdriver, pry cap out to expose bulb socket. Drive Train Drive Shaft Boot/Protector Inspection... - Page 64 Tires/Wheels Tire Pressure WARNING Tire pressure greatly affects vehi- cle handling and stability. Under- pressure may cause tire to deflate and rotate on wheel. Overpressure may burst the tire. Always follow recommended pressure. Since tires are low-pressure types, a manual pump should be used.
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Page 65: Wheel Bearing Condition
Remove seat and check latch mecha- Front Brake nism and pin for wear. See an autho- The front brakes are hydraulic disc rized Bombardier ATV dealer for parts replacement if damaged. types. These brakes are self-adjusting and require no adjustment. -
Page 66: Cargo And Transportation
CARGO AND TRANSPORTATION WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. Cargo TOTAL LOAD ALLOWED: 220 kg (485 lb) WARNING (includes driver, all other loads and added accessories) The vehicle handling, stability and braking distance are affected when 80 kg (175 lb) loading racks and using the vehicle. - Page 67 Place the fuel valve to OFF position. Select the PARK position and set the parking device. Secure the vehicle to front by the front bumper and rear by the frame. CAUTION: Attaching vehicle at oth- er locations may damage the vehi- cle.
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Page 68: Troubleshooting
4. Weak battery or loose Check charging system fuse. Check connections and connections. terminals condition. Have the battery checked. Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer. SYMPTOM: Engine turns over but fails to start Possible causes What to do 1. Burnt fuse. - Page 69 2. Engine is running too hot. See Engine lacks acceleration or power. 3. Ignition timing is incorrect or Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer. there is an ignition system failure. 4. Improper carburetor setting. Contact an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
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Page 70: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS BOMBARDIER TRAXTER VEHICLE MODEL NUMBER 7400 ENGINE Type 511 BOMBARDIER-ROTAX, 4 stroke. Longitudinal mount, liquid cooled, OHV Number of cylinder Single cylinder Number of valve 2 valves with hydraulic lifters (no adjustment) Displacement 498 cc (30.3 cu. in) Compression ratio... - Page 71 FUSES Ignition (no. 1) 15 A Accessories (no. 2) 15 A (power outlet and auxiliary supply) Solenoids (no. 3) 15 A Fan (no. 4) 15 A MPEM (Multi-Purpose Electronic 20 A Module) (no. 5) Charging system (no. 6) 30 A DRIVE TRAIN Front differential Shaft driven/single auto-lock differential (shear pump)
- Page 72 = diameter LEDS = light-emitting diodes BOMBARDIER INC. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica- tions and/or to make additions to, or improvements in its products without im- posing any obligation upon itself to install them on its products previously manu-...
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Page 73: Si Metric Information Guide
SI* METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE BASE UNITS DESCRIPTION UNIT SYMBOL length ..........meter ......... mass ........... kilogram ......force ........... newton ......liquid ........... liter........temperature........Celsius ....... °C pressure..........kilo pascal ......torque ..........newton-meter....N•m land velocity........kilometer per hour ..... km/h PREFIXES PREFIX... - Page 74 Purchase Date year month Warranty Expiry Date year month To be completed by the dealer at the time of the sale DEALER IMPRINT AREA Please verify with your selling dealer to ensure your ATV has been regis- tered with Bombardier Inc.
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Page 75: Change Of Address
Please provide your name, address, phone number, vehicle identification number and date it was stolen. Bombardier Inc. will provide a list of stolen units to all ATV dealers on a monthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners. - Page 76 STAMP ÿþýÿüûúùøû ÿþýÿþüûúùøü÷öõÿùôóýûò ATV WARRANTY VALCOURT, QUEBEC CANADA J0E 2L0...
- Page 77 Please provide your name, address, phone number, vehicle identification number and date it was stolen. Bombardier Inc. will provide a list of stolen units to all ATV dealers on a monthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners.
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- Page 79 WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
- Page 80 WARNING THIS VEHICLE CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine manoeuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions: •...