Ski-Doo 2006 RF series, Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION: To increase preload, al-
ways turn the left side adjustment
cam in a clockwise direction, and
the right side cam in a counterclock-
wise direction.
A32F41A
RH LH
1 1
TYPICAL
1. Increase spring preload
CAUTION: To decrease preload,
always turn the left side adjust-
ment cam in a counterclockwise
direction, the right side cam in a
clockwise direction.
A30F04B
RH LH
1 1
TYPICAL
1. Decrease spring preload
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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WARNING
Before proceeding with any sus-
pension adjustment, remember:
– park in a safe place
– remove tether cord cap
– lift rear of vehicle off the ground
with a wide-base snowmobile
stand with a rear deflector panel
– make sure lifting device is stable
and secure.
CENTER SPRING ADJUSTMENT
HANDLEBAR
(steering
attitude)
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Easy to turn
(neutral)
No adjustment required
Harder to turn
(oversteering) Too soft of
adjustment Increase
preload
Very easy
to turn
(understeering)
Too hard of
adjustment Decrease
preload
Preload Adjustment
A32F01A
1
TYPICAL
1. Use adjuster wrench provided in tool kit
to increase or decrease preload
Stopper Strap — Weight
Transfer
• Ride at low speed then fully accel-
erate.
• Note steering behavior.
• Adjust stopper strap length accord-
ingly.
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WARNING
Before proceeding with any sus-
pension adjustment, remember:
– park in a safe place
– remove tether cord cap
– lift rear of vehicle off the ground
with suitable lifting device
– make sure lifting device is stable
and secure.
CAUTION: Whenever stopper strap
length is changed, track tension
must be readjusted.
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