Ski-Doo Expedition LE, Operator'S Manual

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TUNE YOUR RIDE
ACTION RESULT
Lighter ski pressure
under acceleration
More center spring
travel
Increasing
stopper
straps
length
More bump absorption
capability
Heavier ski pressure
under acceleration
Less center spring travel
Decreasing
stopper
straps
length
Less bump absorption
capability
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TYPICAL
1. Position 1 (longest)
2. Position 2
3. Position 3
4. Position 4
NOTE: Decreasing the stopper strap
length may reduce comfort. If too
much weight transfer is felt, try to cor-
rect it by adjusting the coupling blocks
first. Always install stopper strap bolt
as close as possible to the lower shaft.
When operating the snowmobile in
deep snow, it may be necessary to vary
stopper strap length and/or riding posi-
tion, to change the angle at which the
track rides on the snow. Operator's fa-
miliarity with the various adjustments
as well as snow conditions will dictate
the most efficient combination.
Generally, a longer stopper strap set-
ting gives better performance in deep
snow on a flat landscape.
Rear Springs
Rear spring preload has an effect on
comfort, ride height and load compen-
sation.
Also, adjusting rear spring preload
shifts more or less weight to the snow-
mobile front end. As a result, more or
less weight is applied to the skis. This
has an effect on performance in deep
snow, steering effort and handling.
Slight suspension bottoming occurring
under the worst riding conditions indi-
cates a good choice of spring preload.
ACTION RESULT
Firmer rear suspension
Higher rear end
More bump absorption
capability
Increasing
preload
Heavier steering
Softer rear suspension
Lower rear end
Less bump absorption
capability
Lighter steering
Decreasing
preload
Better performance and
handling in deep snow
Refer to the following to determine if
preload is correct.
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