Arctic Cat 120 sno pro, Operator'S Manual

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SKI ALIGNMENT
The skis have been aligned during
setup of the snowmobile. Ski align-
ment usually will not change unless a
rock or similar hard object is hit while
the snowmobile is being operated. Arc-
tic Cat recommends that the ski align-
ment be checked once a week.
Checking Ski
Alignment
1. Turn the handlebar to the straight-
ahead position.
2. Measure the distances to the inside
edges of the skis. Make sure the
measurements are taken behind the
front mount bracket and ahead of
the rear mount bracket.
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NOTE: Ski alignment is correct
when the skis are parallel to each
other (equal measurements front
and rear) or when the skis have up
to a maximum of 6 mm (1/4 in.)
“toe out” (front measurement 6
mm (1/4 in.) more than rear mea-
surement).
3. If ski alignment is not as specified,
the snowmobile will have a ten-
dency to wander and may be diffi-
cult to control; therefore, an
adjustment is necessary.
Adjusting Ski
Alignment
1. Make sure the ignition key is in
the OFF position.
2. Visually examine the skis to deter-
mine which ski is out of alignment
with respect to the handlebar.
3. Open the hood and loosen the jam
nut on each end of the adjustment
tie rod.
4. While holding the ski in position,
rotate the adjustment tie rod until
the measurement between the skis
is within specifications.
5. When the ski alignment is correct,
apply blue Loctite #243 to the jam
nut threaded areas and tighten each
jam nut securely against its adjust-
ment tie rod.
STEERING
ALIGNMENT
Visually examine the steering align-
ment by placing the handlebar in the
straight-ahead position and checking to
be sure the skis are pointing straight
ahead. If the skis are not pointing
straight ahead, adjust using the follow-
ing procedure:
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NOTE: The following procedure
can be used to adjust the align-
ment of either ski.
1. Determine which ski is out of align-
ment; then unlock the adjustment
tie rod by loosening the jam nuts.
! WARNING
Neglecting to lock the tie rod by
tightening the jam nuts against the
adjustment tie rod may cause loss
of snowmobile control and possi-
ble personal injury.