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TROUBLESHOOTING
M-10 Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
S
Increase FRA position (see page 44).
S
Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock
(see page 45).
S
Increase front track shock coil spring preload.
S
Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer).
S
Check track tension (see page 101).
Rides too stiff in
rear
S
Decrease FRA position (see page 44).
S
Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock
(see page 45).
S
Decrease front track shock coil spring preload.
S
Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer).
S
Check track tension (see page 101).
Machine darts from
side to side
S
Make sure skis are aligned properly.
S
Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
S
Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your deal-
er).
S
Make sure skags are straight on skis.
S
Set static sag (see page 43).
S
Install dual skags.
Front end pushes
S
Check for worn skags
S
Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
S
Shorten front limiter strap.
S
Install single skags (see your dealer).
Steering is heavy
S
Check ski alignment.
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Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
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Check skags and skis for damage.
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Decrease IFS preload.
