VEHICLES

Alouette

ALOUETTE
1967-1976

- EngineMake Model DIspl.

Carburetor Model Sprocket Ratio Chain Size

- ClutchMake Shaft Center Belt Number

Make

1967 707. JLO L292 292CC Tillotson HR2A 11:26 40 Salsbury 76-8

1968
868-1 868-2 Sachs Sachs SA290 SA290 297CC 297CC Tillotson Tillotson HR5A HR8A 11 :26 11:26 40 40 Salsbury Salsbury 76-8 76-8

1969
869-3 869-1 869-2 869-4 869-5 869-6 Custom . GT GTE . GTO . . . GTOE Cruiser Sachs Sachs Sachs Sachs Sachs Sachs SA280 SA290 SA290 SA370 SA370 SA370 297CC 297CC 368CC 368CC 368CC Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tiltotson HL252A HR29A HR29A HR29A HR29A HR29A 11 :28 11:26 11:26 13:28 13:28 11:26 40 40 40 40 40 40 Own Own Own Own Own Own 76-8 76-3 76-8 76-8 76-8 76-8

1970
XL14 XL20 XL20E XL26 XL26E Big Bird Sachs Sachs Sachs Kohler Kohler Kohler SA280A SA290 SA290 K399-2 K399-2 K399-2 K399-2 SA340SS K440-2 277CC 293CC 293CC 399CC 399CC 399CC 399CC 336CC 440CC Tillotson Titlotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson HR52A HR52A HR52A HR52A HR52A HR52A HR52A HD29A HR52A 11:26 11:26 11:26 14:24 14:24 13:26 13:26 13:26 14:27 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Own Own Own Own Own Own Own Own Own 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1

1 1 . 1

Big Bird E . . . Kohler GT Sachs GTO Kohler

11.1 11.1
11.1

76-8 76-8 76-8 76-8 76-8 76-8 76-8 76-8 76-8

1971
XL14 XL20 XL24 XL28 XL30W GT23. GT27 GT36 . . . . . . Sachs Sachs Kohler Kohler Kohler Sachs Sachs Kohler SA280 SA290 K340-2 K399-2 K440-2 SA290SS SA340SS K440-2 277CC 293CC 338CC 399CC 436CC 293CC 336CC 436CC Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson HR52A HR91A HR79A HR79A HR79B HD29A HD29A HR79B(2) 11 :26 11 :26 13:28 14:27 13:28 13:28 13:28 14:27 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Own Own Own Own Own Own Own Own
111 11. 11. 11. 11.

11.
11.1 11.1

130074 130074 130074 130074 130074 130074 130074 130074

1972
Escort 295 Eliminator 295 Eliminator 340 Eliminator 440 Venture 440. . Kohler Sachs Sachs Sachs Kohler K295-1 SA290 SA2-340 SA2-440 K440-2 294CC 291 cc 338CC 437CC 437CC Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tiltotson HR HD HD HD HR 12:28 12:28 12:28 19:39 14:27 40 40 40 35-2 40 Own Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury
1 1 V? 1 1 V? 1 1 V2
11V?

1 1 V'2

130301 130302 130311 130311 130302

1973
Mini-Brute. . .Tecum Sno Duster . . , Kohler Escort t Kohler Escort II Sachs Escort III Sachs Venture 440. . . Kohler Eliminator 295. Sachs Eliminator 340. Sachs Elimtnator 440. Sachs Sno Brute 340. Sachs Sno Brute 440. Sachs K295-1 K295-2AX SA2-290 SA2-340 K440-2T SA2-290 SA2-340 SA2-441 SA2-340C SA2-440C 209CC 294CC 292CC 291 cc 338CC 436CC 291 cc 336CC 437CC 336CC 437CC Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson Tillotson HR147A HR124A HR144B HD HR79B HD88A HD88A HD89A HD88A HD88A 11:40 12:28 12:28 12:28 12:28 14:27 12:28 12:28 19:36 12:28 19:36 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 35-2 40 35-2 Comet Own Own Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury
11V2

11V2 11V2 11V2 11V2 11V2 11V2 11V2 11V2 11V2

130301 130301 130311 130302 130302 130311 130311 130302 130302 130428

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Pfirtiiirfiltnr

VEHICLES
Clutch-

Model

Make

Model

Dispi.

Make

Modei 1974
HR147A

Sprocket Ratio

Chain Size

Make

Shaft Center

Beit Number

Sno Duster 295 Kohler Sno Duster 340 Kohler Silver Cloud Mk II Wankel Sno Brute 440. Sachs Super Brute 295 Sachs Super Brute 340 Sachs Super Brute 440 Sachs

K295-1 K340-2

294CC 338CC 295CC 437CC 291 cc 338CC 437CC

Tillotson Tillotson Mikuni Tillotson Mikuni MikunJ Mikuni

HR VM
HD88A

12:28 12.28 14:27 19:36 16:35 18:35 20:35

40 40 40
35-2 Silent Silent Silent

Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Salsbury Comet Comet Comet

1IV2 1IV2 1IV2 1IV2 1IV2 11V2 1IV2

130301 130301 130302 130428 130311 130311 130302

SA2-440C SA2-290 SA2-340 SA2-440

VM VM VM

1975
Sno Duster 295 Kohler Sno Brute 440. Sachs Super Brute 295 Sachs Super Brute 340 Super Brute 440 Sachs Sachs K295-1 SA2-440 SA2-290 SA2-340 SA2-440 294CC 437CC 291 cc 338CC 437CC Tillotson Tillotson Mikuni Mikuni Mikuni HR147A HD88A

12:28 19:36 16:35 18:35 20:35 12:28 13:28 20:39 20:35 15:35 20:39 20:35

40
35-2 Silent Silent Silent

Salsbury Salsbury Comet Comet Comet

1IV2 111/2 1IV2 11V2 11V2

130301 130428 130311 130311 130302

VM VM VM

1976
Sno D u s t e r . . . Sno Brute . . . . Brute 340 Brute 440 Super Brute 250 Super Brute 340 Super Brute 440 Xenoah Kohler Xenoah Xenoah Xenoah Xenoah Xenoah G34B K440-2AS G34BWR G44BWR G25BWR G34BWR G44BWR 340CC 440CC 340CC 440CC 250CC 340cc 440CC Mikuni Mikuni Mikuni Mikuni Mikuni Mikuni MikunJ VM32 VM32 VM36 VM38 VM34 VM36 VM38 35-2 35-2 Silent Silent Silent Silent Silent Rupp Rupp

10-7/8 10-7/8 11.3 11.3 11.3 11.3 11.3

36590 36590 38738 38738 38738 38738 38738

LUBRICATION The engine is lubricated by oil mixed with the fuel. Correct fuel-oil ratio is 20:1 on models with JLO or Kohler engine, and 25:1 on models equipped with Sachs engine. On Model 707 with open drive chain, the chain should be lubricated with a few drops of light oil occasionally.

When vehicle is stored, remove chain and wash in kerosene or other suitable solvent. Store the chain by submerging in oil in a suitable covered pan. The spray-type chain cleaner and chain lubricant designed for motorcycle use is also effective for open chains. On 1968 and later models the drive chain is enclosed and runs in an oil bath. The enclosed chaincase should contain 6-8 ounces of SAE 30 Motor Oil to lubricate the chain. Oil may be added through plug hole (D-Fig. 2).

On models without plug hole, tip machine on right side and remove cover (C-Fig, 3). The case should contain about V2-pint of SAE 20 engine oil. Ski legs on Model 707 were equipped with renewable nylon bushings and were not lubricated. Later models have pressure fittings and should be lubricated occasionally with Low Temperature Alouette Grease. Track drive axles and bogie wheels are equipped with sealed bearings and do not require lubrication.

Fig. 2-Viaw of conireiter drla unitf braka and chain case showing points of adlustntant.

A & B. Backlash C. Adjusting screw D. Fill plug

Fig. 1-Exploded WIBW of IntBrnwdlaf shaft and asaoclatad parts used on Models TOT with opan driva chain. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4. Holes Slot Driven* sheave Shaft Bracket Bearing 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Eccentric housing Locknut Bolt Drive sprocket Drive chain Shield

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ADJUSTMENT

Alouette
All 1968 through 1971 and some later machines are equipped with a shoe-type brake as shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 4. Brake must not drag when hand lever is released but must fully engage before hand lever contacts handlebar grip. Wear adjustment is made at brake cable anchor housing by turning nuts (A and B-Fig. 4). Most 1972 and 1973 machines are equipped with caliper type disc brake. First make sure that brake push pins center in valleys of actuating arm cam and that brake unit properly aligns with friction surface of driven pulley. Align if necessary by loosening the attaching bracket bolts and firmly applying brake. Center push pins by adjusting brake cable housing anchor nuts. Brake wear adjustment is made by turning actuating lever stud nut until pucks touch pulley then backing nut off approximately Vz-turn. TRACK. To adjust track tension, raise rear of vehicle until track is clear of ground. On Model 707, refer to Fig. 5. Measure the distance (A-B) from top edge of bogie wheel support shaft bracket to top edge of track midway between track axles. Distance (A-B) should be 5%-6 inches and equal on both sides of machine. On 1968 through 1970 models, refer to Fig. 6. Measure the distance (A) from lower edge of rear idler bearing housing to edge of frame. Distance should be 3%-inches and equal on both sides. Loosen the two clamp bolts (1^Fig. 5 or 6) and turn adjusting bolt (2) until tension is correct.

STEERING SKIS. On early models, disconnect tie rod from left steering arm and adjust length of rod as necessary until skis are parallel when pointing straight ahead. Shorten or lengthen steering drag link if necessary, until handle bars are in normal straight driving position. Late models are equipped with two steering rods which must be disconnected at one end for adjustment. Steering rods must be of equal length and must be installed in front hole in steering arm. DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT. Roller drive chain should have approximately y4-inch of free play when measured midway between sprockets. On Model 707, free play can be directly measured and adjustment can be made by moving bolt (7-Fig. 1) downward in slot (S). If bolt bottoms in slot, remove the bolt and reinstall in the other hole (H) in eccentric housing (5). Models with enclosed drive chain should have some slack but free play cannot be directly measured. Chain tension can be determined by measuring the backlash (A and B - Fig. 2 or A - Fig. 3) while rocking torque converter driven sheave. Adjustment is correct when backlash measures %-inch at pulley rim. Adjust by loosening the locknut and turning adjusting screw (B-Fig. 2 or C-Fig. 3). BRAKE. Model 707 and most 1972 models are equipped with a caliper type disc brake. Refer to TRACK DRIVE section of this manual for adjustment procedure.

Fig. 4-To adiust tfi9 shoetype brake, turn cable /lousIng anchor adIustInQ screws A and B.

Fi9. 5With nar of vhiel raised. iiiasiirv fW dltfonc* fA . I ) . Iff dbtaRM is not S4 - 4 inehs, loosn ril ffwp (1) oad iHni scraw (2) to
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Fig. 3View of convertor drive unit, braite & eiosed chain coso of tho typo uiod on iato modolt, showinq points of od|ustmont.
A. B. C. L. S. Backlash Adjusting bolt Side cover Brake lever Brake shoe

2
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On models with bogie wheel suspension, loosen pivot bolt nut (A-Fig. 7) and turn adjusting bolt (B). Both sides must be adjusted alike. On 1973 Sno Brute with slide suspension, loosen clamp screws (1-Fig. 8) and turn adjusting screws (2). Ride and weight adjustment is made by turning spring anchor nuts (3).
NOTE: Whenever track tension has been adjusted, alignment MUST be checked as outlined In TRACK SERVICE Section ot this manual. Pig, 9-Chain case, Intermediate shaft and associated parts used on late models.
1. 2. A. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. S. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Intermediate aha ft Brake lining Brake shoe Brake arm Pivot boit Bearing Support Chaincase Spacer Upper sprocket Washer Cap screw Adjusting boit Tightener arm Chain Gasket Cover Inspection plug Snap ring Lower sprocket

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Fig. 7 O i i 1971 model, adfuft frock tenftlon by looseninq pivot bolt nuti CA) oiid turniiig odiuttiRq boit ( I ) .

Fig. 10-Exploded view of ALOUETTE torque converter and associated parts.

1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Bolt Belleville washer Weight unit Moving sheave Spring Retainer Bushing Fixed-sheave Belt Intermediate shaft Fixed sheave Spacer Moving sheave Spacer Spring Ramp shoe Cam hub Snap ring

Fig, 8 - O n models with "TralhRider s/Wa suspension, tension Is f.diusted by loosening cap screw (1) and turning adjusting screw (2ji Rtde-weight adiustment Is at tension nuts (3^