Arctic Cat S2008ACAAAUSG, Operator'S Manual

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76 MAINTENANCE
The rear springs influence the load
carrying capability of the snowmobile
and should be adjusted for the weight
and riding preference of the operator.
Adjusting Front Shock
Springs (STD)

NOTE: On some models, the
front shock springs are not
adjustable.
The front shock springs are individu-
ally adjustable for the terrain condi-
tions and driving style of the operator.
The spring adjuster has been set at the
factory so the correct amount of
threads are exposed between the
spring adjuster and the shock housing
as an initial setting. Additional ski
pressure can be obtained by tightening
the spring tension; ski pressure can be
decreased by relaxing spring tension.

NOTE: Equal adjustments
should be maintained on both
sides of the snowmobile.
To adjust spring tension, rotate the
entire spring in whichever direction is
desired. If after adjusting spring ten-
sion you note the snowmobile front
end wants to pitch, relax the spring
tension on the side that is pitching. If
both sides are pitching, relax the
spring tension on both sides.

NOTE: The spring adjuster will
normally rotate with the spring.
734-501B
734-500B
Adjusting Shocks
(Fox Air Shocks)

NOTE: It is recommended to
monitor the air pressure in the air
shocks once every month.

NOTE: Adjusting air shocks
may be done by the snowmobile
owner if qualified to do so. If the
owner does not feel qualified, take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
this service. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
The air shocks are individually adjust-
able for the terrain conditions and
driving style of the operator. The
shocks are preset at the factory (see
chart) as an initial setting; however, it
is possible to “fine tune” the shocks to
match the operator’s weight, riding
style, and terrain conditions.

NOTE: Care should be taken to
have equal pressure in the ski
shocks before operating the
snowmobile.
To increase or decrease air pressure,
use the following procedure.
Initial Setting Chart
Model Ski Shock
Rear Arm
Shock
Crossfire Sno
Pro/F-Series
Sno Pro 4.6 kg/cm
2
(65 psi)
N/A
M-Series 4.2 kg/cm
2
(60 psi)
9.5-10.2 kg/cm
2
(135-145 psi)