Ski-Doo 2006 RF series, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
Always remove tether cord cap
and key when vehicle is not in
operation in order to prevent acci-
dental engine starting or to avoid
unauthorized use by children or
others or theft.
Post-Operation Care
Shut off the engine. Install rear of ve-
hicle on a wide-base snowmobile me-
chanical stand.
Remove snow and ice from rear
suspension, track, front suspension,
steering mechanism and skis.
Always cover your snowmobile when
leaving it overnight or during extended
periods of inactivity. This will protect
it from freezing as well as retain its
appearance.
Suspension Adjustments
Snowmobile handling and comfort de-
pend upon suspension adjustments.
For factory recommended adjust-
ments refer to decal inside LH side
panel. It describes settings for opti-
mum comfort according to load for
your SKI-DOO model.
Choice of suspension adjustments
vary
with carrying load, driver's
weight, personal preference, riding
speed and field condition.
NOTE:
Some adjustments may not ap-
ply to your snowmobile. Use special
keys in tool kit.
1 2
3
5
4
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TYPICAL — FREESTYLE
1
4
3
2
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TYPICAL — TUNDRA
1. Rear springs adjustable cams for
comfort and ride height
2. Center spring for steering behavior
3. Stopper strap for snowmobile weight
transfer
4. Rear shock motion ratio — Damping
strength (not adjustable)
5. Coupling blocks — Handling (Freestyle only)
6. Front springs for handling (not adjustable
on all models) (not shown)
Following are guidelines to fine-tune
suspension.
The best way to set up the suspen-
sion, is to start from factory settings,
then customize each adjustment one
at a time. Adjustments 2 through 6
are interrelated. It may be necessary
to readjust center spring after adjust-
ing front springs for instance. Test run
the snowmobile under the same con-
ditions; trail, speed, snow, driver riding
position, etc. Change one adjustment
and retest. Proceed methodically un-
til you are satisfied.
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