BOMBARDIER ski-doo Tundra Scandic 2004 Series, Shop Manual, Page: 104 / 427

Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 06 (SUSPENSION AND TRACK)
MMR2004-110_03_06A.FM
03-06-3
SYMPTOM HANDLEBAR IS DIFFICULT TO TURN.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check if the handle bar turns freely when skis are off the ground.
a. Ball joints corrosion restrains movement.
Lubricate or replace the ball joint.
b. Component need proper lubrication.
Lubricate. Refer to MAINTENANCE.
c. Bent parts.
Replace parts.
2. Check ski spring preload.
a. Too much preload.
Reduce ski spring preload.
3. Check position of stopper strap.
a. Too much weight when stopper strap is short.
Lengthen front arm stopper strap.
4. Check position of front arm spring adjustment cam(s).
a. When spring tension is weak, more weight is transferred to the skis.
Increase spring preload.
SYMPTOM THE SNOWMOBILE ZIGZAGS.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check ski runner condition.
a. Worn or bent ski runners.
Replace ski runners.
2. Check ski alignment.
a. Improper ski alignment.
Align skis in order to obtain proper toe-out (opening)
(to adjust, refer to STEERING SYSTEM).
3. Check if bushings are too loose in steering system.
a. Bushings are too loose.
Replace.
4. Check ski pressure.
a. Too much pressure on skis.
Reduce ski spring preload and/or increase center spring preload.