Lynx RaveTM 600, Operator'S Manual

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1.
2.
1. Low speed compression adjuster (flat
screwdriver)
2. High speed compression adjuster (17mm
wrench)
Turning the small brass screw [1]
clockwise increases the low-speed
compression dampening.
Turning the red nut [2] clockwise in-
creases the high-speed compression
dampening.
These adjustment have no effect on
rebound dampening.
Rear Springs — Comfort
IMPORTANT: Make sure that all ob-
jects to be transported are in place in
storage compartment and rear rack.
• Grab rear bumper and lift until sus-
pension is fully extended.
• From this point, rear of snowmobile
should collapse by 50 to 75 mm (2
to 3 in) when driver and passenger
(if so applicable) take place. Mea-
sure at rear bumper as shown in
next photo.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to lift the vehicle
by hand alone. Use appropriate
lifting device or have assistance
to share lifting stress in order to
avoid risk of strain injuries.
C
B
A
TYPICAL — PROPER ADJUSTMENT
A. Suspension fully extended
B. Suspension has collapse with driver,
passenger(s) and load added
C. Distance between dimension A and B, must
not exceed 50 to 75 mm (2 to 3 in), see table
Rear Springs Adjustment
”C” CAUSE SOLUTION
50 to 75
mm (2 to
3 in)
No adjustment required
More than
75 mm
(3 in)
Too soft of
adjustment
Increase preload
(see preload
adjustment)
Less than
50 mm
(2 in)
Too hard of
adjustment
Decrease preload
(see preload
adjustment)
NOTE: Xtrim models only. When
carrying passenger adjust rear shock
spring preload to 17mm (normal ad-
justment 8mm).
Center Spring — Steering
Behavior
• Ride at moderate speed on a trail.
• If handlebar is felt too easy or too
hard to turn, adjust center spring
accordingly.
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