Arctic Cat 2014 SNO PRO 500, Operator'S Manual

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3. Using a very light hold-down strap (bungee cord)
between the ski handles, apply a very light load
approximately 2-4 lb pulling the skis together just
enough to pull the slack.
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NOTE: Track tension and alignment must be
properly adjusted prior to placing the straightedge
against the outside edge of the track.
4. Place a long straightedge against the outside edge
of the track so it lies near the inside edge of the
left-side ski.
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NOTE: The straightedge should be long enough
to extend from the back of the track to the front of
the ski.
5. Measure the distance from the straightedge to the
left-side ski edge in two places: approximately
35.5-38.1 cm (14-15 in.) in front of the spindle and
35.5-38.1 cm (14-15 in.) behind the spindle.
Record the measurements taken for the left side.
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6. Place the straightedge against the outside edge of
the track so it lies near the inside edge of the right-
side ski.
7. Measure the distance from the straightedge to the
right-side ski edge in two places: 35.5-38.1 cm
(14-15 in.) in front of the spindle and 35.5-38.1 cm
(14-15 in.) behind the spindle. Record the mea-
surements taken for the right side.
8. If ski alignment is not as specified, adjust the align-
ment of the ski(s) not parallel to the straightedge.
Adjusting
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NOTE: The following procedure can be used to
adjust the alignment of either ski.
1. Unlock the steering tie rod by loosening the jam
nuts (A).
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NOTE: The inside jam nuts are left-hand thread.
Care should be taken to rotate them in the proper
direction.
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2. Adjust ski alignment by rotating the tie rod with a
wrench at hex-point (B).
3. When ski alignment is correct, apply blue Loctite
#243 to the jam nut threaded area and tighten to
12-15 ft-lb. Tighten both jam nuts against the tie
rod.
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NOTE: To allow equal rotation of the tie rod end
ball joints, secure the tie rod jam nuts with the tie
rod ends positioned 90° from each other.
! WARNING
The measurement from the front and rear of ski to the
straightedge can be equal (ski parallel to the track),
but the front measurement must never be less (ski
toed-in) or poor handling will be experienced. The
front measurements to the straightedge must not
exceed the rear measurements to the straightedge (ski
toed-out) by more than 12.7 mm (1/2 in.).
! WARNING
Neglecting to lock the tie rod by tightening the jam
nuts may cause loss of snowmobile control and possi-
ble personal injury.