Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 06 (SUSPENSION AND TRACK)
03-06-1
SUSPENSION AND TRACK 0
The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of troubles. It should be used
as a guideline. Some causes or corrections may not apply to a specific model.
SYMPTOM REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check rear spring preload or rear arm spring preload.
a. Spring tension is too low.
Increase rear arm spring preload.
SYMPTOM SLIDER SHOES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check track tension.
a. Pressure is too great on slider shoes.
Adjust according to specifications (refer to TECHNICAL DATA 10). Replace defective parts.
SYMPTOM TRACK CLEATS BECOME BLUE.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check track tension.
a. Pressure is too great on cleats.
Adjust according to specifications (refer to TECHNICAL DATA 10).
2. Check slider shoes and/or suspension retaining screws.
a. Worn slider shoes or lost retaining screws.
Replace defective parts and/or tighten loose screws.
SYMPTOM NOISE OR VIBRATIONS ORIGINATING FROM THE TRACK.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check slide suspension retaining bolts.
a. Missing bolt(s) allowing movement of certain components which in turn interfere
with track rotation.
Replace missing bolt(s).
2. Check condition of idler wheel(s).
a. Idler wheel rubber is damaged.
Replace.
3. Check guide cleats.
a. Top portion of guide cleat(s) is bent.
Replace.
4. Check sprockets.
a. One or various teeth of drive shaft sprockets are broken.
Replace sprocket(s).
5. Check track rods and/or internal traction teeth.
a. One or various track rods and/or teeth are broken.
Replace track.