Lubrication - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Alpine 640 ER 1982 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION
Frequency
Routine maintenance is necessary for
all mechanized products, and the
snowmobile is no exception. A weekly
vehicle inspection contributes to the
life span of the snowmobile as well as
safe and trouble-free operation.
It is recommended that the steering
system and suspension be lubricated
monthly or every 40 hours of opera-
tion. If the vehicle is operated in wet
snow or in severe conditions these
items should be lubricated more fre-
quently.
..... WARNING: Only perform such
...... procedures as detailed in this
manual. Unless otherwise specified,
engine should be turned OFF for all lu-
brication and maintenance procedures.
Driven Pulley
With hood removed, grease the driven
pulley shaft as follows:
Remove pulley guard and slip off drive
belt. Open the driven pulley
f
(push and
twist sliding half.)
Thoroughly clean the driven pulley
shaft.
Apply a light coat of low-temp grease
on the shaft. Always lubricate lightly
and wipe off surplus.
O
NOTE: Activate the sliding half
several times to distribute lubri-
cant over full length of shaft. Be care-
ful that lubricant does not get on inner
halves of pulley.
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Steering Mechanism
Using light machine oil
f
lubricate the
spring located on top of steering col-
umn housing. Allow oil to run in. Oil
the mobile contact point at bottom end
of steering arm. Using a small brush,
dipped in low temp grease, lubricate
steering arm ball joint.
Grease the ski leg at grease fitting until
new grease appears at the joint. Lubri-
cate spring coupler bolt with oil.
Gearbox Oil Level
The gearbox oil capacity is 454 mL (16
oz). To check level:
Remove rubber inspection cover lo-
cated on bottom right side of gearbox.
Using a rigid piece of wire as dipstick,
check oil level. Oil level must reach 82
mm
(31/4
11
)
on dipstick.
To fill, remove filler cap from top of
gearbox. Refill as required using Bom-
bardier chaincase oil.