BRP Ski-Doo 1200 4-TEC 2018, Operator'S Manual

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TUNE YOUR RIDE
Snowmobile handling and comfort de-
pend upon multiple adjustments.
WARNING
Suspension adjustment could af-
fect vehicle handling. Always take
time to familiarize yourself with
the vehicle's behavior after any
suspension adjustment have been
made. Always adjust LH and RH
suspension components to the
same setting.
Choice of suspension adjustments
vary with carrying load, operator's
weight, personal preference, riding
speed and field condition.
NOTE:
Some adjustments may not ap-
ply to your snowmobile.
WARNING
Before proceeding with any sus-
pension adjustment, remember:
– Park in a safe place.
– Remove the tether cord cap
from the engine cut-off switch.
– Use appropriate lifting device or
have assistance to share lifting
stress. If a lifting device is not
used, use proper lifting tech-
niques, notably using your legs
force.
– Do not attempt to lift the front or
rear of vehicle if it is above your
limits.
– Support front of vehicle off the
ground with a suitable device
before adjusting suspension.
– Support rear of vehicle off the
ground with a wide-base snow-
mobile stand with a rear deflec-
tor panel.
– Make sure support device is sta-
ble and secure.
The best way to set up the suspen-
sion is to customize each adjustment
one at a time. Various adjustments
are interrelated. It may be necessary
to readjust center spring after adjust-
ing front springs for instance. Test run
the snowmobile under the same con-
ditions; trail, speed, snow, operator
riding position, etc. Proceed methodi-
cally until you are satisfied.
Following are guidelines to fine-tune
suspension. Use suspension adjust-
ment tool provided in the tool kit.
Pilot TS Skis (If Applicable)
Pilot TS skis enables the rider to dial in
the amount of ski bite for conditions
and riding style.
A knob adjacent to the ski leg raises or
lowers the ski runner.
Ski behavior depends largely on trail
conditions but also on ski runner ad-
justment. Same as drivers behavior
adapts to trail condition change.
Ski runner bottom face conditions
must be regularly checked especially
if the snow condition is marginal such
as a lack of snow, presence of rocks
or sand. Snowmobile must be driven
slowly when on paved surfaces in or-
der to prevent overheating of the ski
runner bottoms and as such, damage
to carbide inserts. Ski runners must be
replaced as soon as any of the carbide
inserts are worn out or missing. Worn
out runner usage may lead to damage
of ski sole.
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PILOT TS SKIS ADJUSTMENT KNOB
1. Position 1
2. Position 5
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