Ski-Doo 2005 REV series, Operator'S Manual

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Suspension Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Corrective measures
Front suspension
wandering – Check ski alignment and camber angle adjustment.
See an authorized SKI-DOO 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
center – Reduce rear suspension front arm pressure.
• Reduce center spring preload.
• Increase rear spring preload.
• Increase front suspension spring preload.
Steering feels too
heavy – Reduce ski ground pressure.
• Reduce front suspension spring preload.
• Increase center spring preload.
Rear of snowmobile
seems too stiff
– Reduce rear spring preload.
Rear of snowmobile
seems too soft
– Increase rear spring preload.
Rear suspension
front shock absorber
is frequently
bottoming
– Lengthen stopper strap.
– Increase center spring preload.
Track spins too much
at start – Lengthen stopper strap.
– Move thicker part of coupling block downward.
In Deep Snow
When operating the snowmobile in deep snow, it may be necessary
to vary stopper strap length and/or riding position, to change the an-
gle at which the track rides on the snow. Operator's familiarity with
the various adjustments as well as snow conditions will dictate the
most efficient combination.
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