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3. Check the front wheel toe-in and toe-out and adjust
as necessary.
4. Test drive the ATV on a dry, level surface and note
any pulling to the left or right during acceleration,
deceleration, and braking.
NOTE: If pulling is noted, measure the circumfer-
ence of the front and rear tires on the pulling side.
Compare the measurements with the tires on the
opposite side. If pulling is noted during braking only,
check and adjust the brakes as necessary and
recheck operation.
5. Increase the air pressure in the tires with the smallest
circumference measurement until all tires are equal
in circumference.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 as necessary to ensure proper han-
dling.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Suspension too soft
Condition
Remedy
1.
Spring(s)
weak
2.
Shock absorber
damaged
1. Replace spring(s)
2. Replace shock absorber
Problem: Suspension too stiff
Condition
Remedy
1.
A-arm-related bushings
worn or binding
1. Replace bushing
Problem: Suspension noisy
Condition
Remedy
1.
Cap screws (suspension system)
loose
2.
A-arm-related bushings
worn
1. Tighten cap screws
2. Replace bushings
Problem: Rear wheel oscillation
Condition
Remedy
1.
Rear wheel hub bearings
worn - loose
2.
Tires
defective - incorrect
3.
Wheel rim
distorted
4.
Wheel hub cap screws
loose
5.
Axle shaft nut
loose
6.
Auxiliary brake
adjusted incorrectly
7.
Rear suspension arm-related bushing
worn
8.
Rear shock absorber
damaged
9.
Rear suspension arm nut
loose
1. Replace bearings
2. Replace tires
3. Replace rim
4. Tighten cap screws
5. Tighten nut
6. Adjust brake
7. Replace bushing
8. Replace shock absorber
9. Tighten nut
