Suspension Adjustment - BOMBARDIER Alpine 1987 Operator's Manual

• A light grey insulator tip indicates a
lean mixture caused by; carburetor
high speed mixture adjusted too lean,
wrong spark plug heat range, incor-
rect fuel mixture ratio, or a leaking seal
or gasket.
Overheated
(light grey)
Fouled
(black)
, . , CAUTION: If spark plug condi-
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tion is not ideal, contact your au-
thorized dealer.
Check spark plug gap using a wire feeler
gauge. Gap must be 0.4 mm (.016").
Reinstall plugs and connect wires.
Battery
Check electrolyte level weekly. Electrolyte
level must be at upper level line on bat-
tery casing.
Upper level
Lower level
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If necessary add distilled water. Battery
connections must also be free of corro-
sion. If cleaning is necessary, remove
corrosion using a stiff brush then clean
with a solution of baking soda and water.
Rinse and dry well.
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, . , CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning
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solution to enter battery. It will
destroy the chemical properties of the
electrolyte.
After reconnecting battery, coat battery
terminals and connectors with petro-
leum jelly to prevent corrosion. Check
that battery overflow tube is not bloc-
ked or kinked.
•
WARNING: Overflow tube must
be free and open. A kinked or
bent tube will restrict ventilation and
create gas accumulation that could re-
sult in an explosion. Avoid skin contact
with electrolyte.
, . , CAUTION: Prior to charging the
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battery, always remove it from
the vehicle to prevent electrolyte
spillage.
Suspension condition
Visually inspect suspension springs.
Replace any weak or broken spring.
Check for wear or looseness. Correct as
required.
Suspension adjustment
By raising the outer attachment of the
bogie wheel sets, vehicle maneuverabi-
lity in deep snow will increase. Note that
some partially drilled holes are located
approx. 35 mm (1
3/8")
above the ori-
ginal cross shaft holes of the frame. To
reposition bogie wheel sets, drill holes
fully through using a 8 mm
(5/16")
dia.
drill. Remove capscrews securing bogie
wheel cross shafts to frame and reins-
tall in new position.
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Partially
drilled hole
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