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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
Rides too stiff in rear • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
Machine darts from
side to side • Check ski alignment (see page 102).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your
dealer).
• Ensure skags are straight on skis.
Front end pushes • Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of snow-
mobile).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 50).
Steering is heavy • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 102).
• Check skags and skis for damage.