BRP Lynx Commander 800R E-TEC 2018, Operator'S Manual

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TUNE YOUR RIDE
REFERENCE TABLE
C WHAT TO DO
50 to
75 mm
(2 to 3 in)
No adjustment required
More than
75 mm
(3 in)
Adjusted too soft,
Increase preload
(see preload adjustment)
Less than
50 mm
(2 in)
Adjusted too hard,
Decrease preload
(see preload adjustment)
NOTE: If the specification is unattain-
able with the original springs, see an
authorized Lynx dealer for other avail-
able springs.
NOTICE
To increase spring
preload, always turn the left side
adjustment cam in a clockwise di-
rection, and the right side cam in a
counterclockwise direction.
Center Spring
Ride at moderate speed on a trail.
If handlebar seems too easy or too
hard to turn, adjust center spring ac-
cordingly.
WARNING
Before proceeding with any sus-
pension adjustment, remember:
– park in a safe place
– remove tether cord cap
– lift rear of vehicle off the ground
with a wide-base snowmobile
stand with a rear deflector panel
– make sure lifting device is stable
and secure.
REFERENCE TABLE
STEERING
BEHAVIOR
WHAT TO DO
Easy to turn
(neutral)
No adjustment required
Harder to turn
(oversteering) Adjusted too soft,
increase preload
Very easy
to turn
(understeering)
Adjusted too hard,
decrease preload
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1. Adjustment cam
2. Increase preload
3. Decrease preload
Center Arm has two positions. When
operating the snowmobile on trail, util-
ity or 2-UP, set Center arm on position
1.
When operating the snowmobile in
deep snow, it may be necessary to set
Center arm to position 2.
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