BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 3

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INTRODUCTION
This Shop Manual covers the following Bombardier made
1980 snowmobiles:
Elan - Spirit
Citation 3500 Mirage I
Citation 4500/E Mirage IIIE
Citation SS Mirage Special
Everest 5001500 E - Futura 500/500E
Everest LC - Futura LC
Blizzard 5500 - Grand Prix Special
Blizzard' 7500 - Super Sonic
Blizzard 9500 - Ultra Sonic
Alpine 640
Elite 450 LlC
DEFINITION OF NUMBERING
SYSTEMS
The manual makes uses of a 2-part digital numbering
system (i,e, 01-01), in which the first digit represents
the Section, the second digit the Sub-section,
01-01
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section sub-section
The numerotation at the bottom of each page assists
the user in page location.
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MANUAL
The Manual IS diVided into nine (9) malar sections:
01 Tools
02 Technical data
03 Engine
04 Electrical
05 Transmission
06 Suspension
07 Steering and skis
08 Frame and hood
09 Warranty
Each section is comprised of various sub-sections, and
again each sub-section has one more division.
Ex.: 05 TRANSMISSION
07 Chaincase
Steel chaincase
Aluminum chaincase
1980 BOMBARDIER SNOWMOBILES
SHOP MANUAL
ILLUSTRATIONS & PROCEDURES
An exploded view is conveniently located at the beginning
of each section. and is meant to assist the user in
identifying parts and components.
The illustrations show the typical construction of the
different assemblies and, in all cases, may not reproduce
the full detail or exact shape of the parts shown, however,
they represent parts which have the same or a similar
function.
When something special applies (such as adlustment"
etc), the specific parts are circled and referred to in the
text.
As many of the procedures
In
this manual are Interrelated,
we suggest, that before undertaking any task, you read
and thoroughly understand the entire section or sub-
section in which the procedure is contained.
A number of procedures throughout the book require the
use of special tools, Where a special tool is indicated,
refer to section 01. Before commencing any procedure,
be sure that you have on hand all the tools required,
or approved equivalents.
GENERAL
The information, illustrations and component! system de-
scriptions contained in this manual are correct at time
of publication. Bombardier Limited, however, maintains
a policy of continuous improvement of its products without
Imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on
products previously manufactured.
Bombardier Limited reserves the right at any time to
discontinue or change specifications, designs, features,
models or equipment without incurring obligation.
This manual IS published by the
Technical Publications
Bombardier Limited
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada.