Lynx Yeti 550, Operator'S Manual

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SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOT
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE MEASURES
Front suspension wandering.
– Check ski alignment and camber angle
adjustment. See an authorized Lynx dealer
– Reduce ski ground pressure.
– Reduce front suspension spring preload.
– Increase center spring preload.
– Reduce rear spring preload.
Snowmobile seems unstable and
seems to pivot around its centre.
– Reduce rear suspension front arm pressure.
– Reduce center spring preload.
– Increase rear spring preload.
– Increase front suspension spring preload.
Steering feels to heavy.
– Reduce ski ground pressure.
– Reduce front suspension spring preload.
– Increase center spring preload.
Rear of snowmobile seems to stiff.
– Reduce rear spring preload.
Rear of snowmobile seems to soft.
– Increase rear spring preload.
Rear suspension front shock
absorber is frequently bottoming.
– Lengthen stopper strap.
– Increase center shock preload.
Track spins too much at start.
– Lengthen stopper strap.
– Change driving position.
In deep snow
When operating the snowmobile in deep snow, it may be necessary to vary ex-
tension adjustment, stopper strap and/or riding position, to change the angle at
which the track rides on the snow. Operator’s familiarity with the various adjust-
ments as well as snow conditions will dictate the most efficient combination.
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