Maintenance - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Alpine 1972 Owner's Manual

(W1) Spark Plugs
1. Remove console. (Valmont models
only). Disconnect spark plug wires.
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ground. Place gear shift lever in neu-
tral. With engine OFF, rotate tracks by
hand and inspect condition. If bad cuts
or missing track inserts are noted, see
your dealer.
(WS) Track Tension
Lift the rear of vehicle and support it off
the ground. Using a rule, check track
tension. On Valmont models, take mea-
sure at the middle set of bogie wheels.
On Alpine model, check measure at the
second set of bogie wheels from rear.
The track tension (distance from the top
inside edge of the track to the lower edge
of the body) should be 2% inches plus
or
minus
Va
inch (See Fig. 9). If neces-
sary to adjust:
1. Unscrew the lock nuts situated on the
inner side of the suspension springs of
one track (See Fig. 10).
2. Adjust to proper tension by turning
adjuster bolts clockwise to tighten track,
counter-clockwise to slacken. Adjust
both sides equally.
3. Repeat procedure for other track and
proceed with track alignment.
Burnt Normal
Carbonized
(W2) Battery
(Electric Model only)
Remove battery caps then check elec-
trolyte level in each cell. Electrolyte level
must touch bottom of filler hole. If ne-
cessary, add Distilled Water up to this
level.
(W3) Suspension Springs
With engine OFF, visually inspect sus-
pension springs. Replace any weak or
broken spring.
(W4) Tracks
Lift rear of vehicle and support it off the
2. Check condition of plug.
Normal color is "brownish" (See Fig. 8).
If spark plug color is abnormal (black or
light grey) the engine is not running
under ideal conditions, due to either;
• Use of incorrect fuel mixture. (See
Fuel Mixing, page 3).
• Carburetor incorrectly set. (See Car-
buretor Adjustment, page 9 ).
• Wrong type of spark plug. (See Spe-
cifications, page 1 for correct spark
plug heat range.
Fig. 8
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W5 Track Tension
W9 Drive Chain Tension
W4 Tracks
W8 Drive Belt Condition
W6 Track Alignment
W2 Battery
Wi Spark Plugs
W3 Suspension Springs
W7 Carburetor Adjustment
Code Monthly Page
M1 Carburetor Flange Nuts 10
M2 Muffler Attachment 10
M3 Brake 10
M4 Steering Adjustment 10
M5 Engine Head Nuts 10
M6 Engine Mount Nuts
10
M7 Vehicle General Inspection 10
Code Weekly
MAINTENANCE