Ski-Doo Expedition LE, Operator'S Manual

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TUNE YOUR RIDE
WARNING
Always adjust both front springs to
same position.
REFERENCE TABLE
HANDLING WHAT TO DO
Good: steering
comfortable to turn
No adjustment
required
Bad: steering too
easy to turn
Adjusted too soft,
increase spring
preload
Bad: steering too
hard to turn
Adjusted too hard,
decrease spring
preload
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TYPICAL - CAM TYPE PRELOAD
1. Adjustment cam
Vehicle Behavior Related to Suspension Adjustment
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.
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