Blizzard 1980 Bombardier 5500 ski-doo Operator's Manual page 7

D) Headlamp Dimmer Switch
The dimmer switch, located on left
side of handlebar
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allows correct selec-
tion of headlamp beam. To obtain high
or low beam simply depress switch.
E) Emergency Cut-Out Switch
A push button switch located on right
side of handlebar. To stop the engine
in an emergency, press button down
into lower position.
Before re-starting engine always de-
press button into released upper posi-
tion. The driver of this vehicle should
familiarize himself with the function of
this device by using it several times on
first outing. Thereby being mentally
prepared for emergency situations re-
quiring its use.
. . . WARNING: If the button has
.... been used in an emergency situa-
tion the source of malfunction should
be determined and corrected before re-
starting engine.
F)
Manual Starter Handle
Auto rewind type located on right hand
side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,
pull handle.
G) Primer
A push-pull button. Pull and push but-
ton (2-3 times) to activate primer. The
primer should always be used for cold
engine starts. After engine is warm
however, it is not necessary to use
primer when starting.
H) Speedometer
The speedometer is linked directly to
the drive axle. Direct-reading dial indi-
cates the speed of the vehicle. Odom-
eter records the total number of dis-
tance travelled.
I) Tether Cut-Out Switch
Attach tether cord to wrist or other
convenient location then snap tether
cut-out cap over receptacle before
starting engine.
If emergency engine "shut-off" is re-
quired completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will be auto-
matically shut
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off" .
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NOTE: The cap must be installed
on the safety switch at all times
in order to operate the vehicle.
. . . WARNING: If the switch is used
.... in an emergency situation the
source of malfunction should be deter-
mined and corrected before restarting
engine.
Cab Opening
Pull down the latch to unhook the cab
from the anchor.
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NOTE: Always lift cab gently up
until stopped by restraining de-
vice.
. . . WARNING: It is dangerous to
.... run an engine with the cab open
or removed. Personal injury could
result.
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CAUTION: Prior to re-securing
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the cab latch, position the bot-
tom edge of the cab into the cab guide
located on each side of the frame.
Cab guide
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