Front Springs — Handling
Front shock springs are not adjustable on those models.
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.
• 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.
Steering feels too heavy
– Reduce ski ground pressure.
• 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 stop-
per strap length and/or riding position, to change the angle 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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