Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

Page: 78 / 398

Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 06 (SUSPENSION AND TRACK)
03-06-3
SYMPTOM HANDLE BAR IS DIFFICULT TO TURN.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check position of front spring adjustment cams.
a. More pressure on the ground when cam increases spring preload.
Reduce front spring preload.
2. Check position of stopper strap.
a. More weight when stopper strap is short.
Lengthen front arm stopper strap.
3. Check position of front arm shock adjustment cam(s).
a. When spring tension is weak, more weight is transferred to the skis.
Increase spring preload.
4. Check condition of ball joints.
a. Corrosion restrains movement.
Lubricate or replace.
5. Check swing arm camber (liquid cooled models).
a. Too much ski leg inclination.
Adjust camber to 0° ± .5°.
SYMPTOM THE SNOWMOBILE IS UNSTABLE
(IT MOVES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND VICE VERSA).
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check ski runner condition.
a. Worn or bent ski runners.
Replace ski runners.
2. Check ski alignment.
a. Improper ski alignment.
Align skis in order to obtain proper toe-out (opening) (to adjust, refer to STEERING
SYSTEM 08).
3. Check if bushings are too loose in steering system.
a. Bushings are too loose.
Replace.