Blizzard 1980 Bombardier 5500 ski-doo Operator's Manual page 25

SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Engine will not turn
1.
Seized engine In the case of a seized engine contact your
manually
dealer. Seizure is direct result of poor lu-
brieation
Engine lacks accelera- 1. Fouled or defective spark
Check item 2 of "Engine turns over but fails
tion or power
plug
to start or starts with difficulty"
2. Clogged fuel line (water or
Check fuel line condition. ISee item 5 of "En-
dirt)
gine turns over but fails to start or starts
with difficulty"!.
3. Carburetor
Readjust the carburetor. ISee Maintenance
section!. If trouble persists, contact your
dealer.
4. Faulty ignition
First check item 2 and 3 of "Engine turns over
but fails
to
stan orstarts with difficulty". If the
ignition system still seems faulty, contact your
dealer.
5.
Engine If unable to locate specific symptoms, contact
your dealer.
Engine continually
1.
Faulty spark plug
Check item 2 of"Engine turns over but fails to
backfires start orstarts with difficulty".
2.
Overheated Carburetor set too lean. Contact your dealer.
3. Engine timing incorrectly set Contact your dealer.
Snowmobile cannot
1.
Drive Belt
Check for damaged or worn drive belt. Re-
reach full speed place if necessary.
2.
Incorrect track adjustment
Check track tension and alignment. Readjust
to specifications. ISee Maintenance Secnenl
3. Faulty engine Check item 1 to 5 of "Engine lacks acceler-
ation or power.".
4.
Pulley misaligned
Contact your dealer.
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