Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (TORQUE REACTION SUSPENSION)
07-02-4
Adjust track tension/alignment. Refer to TRACK
07-05.
RIDE ADJUSTMENT
The front portion of rear suspension is adjustable
for surface condition and steering effects.
The stopper strap is adjustable for vehicle weight
transfer control.
The rear portion of rear suspension is adjustable
for driver’s weight.
1. Driver's weight
2. Stopper strap for weight transfer
3. Steering effect/surface condition
4. Adjustment cams
Choice of suspension adjustments depends on
carrying load, driver’s weight, personal prefer-
ence, riding speed and field condition.
Slight suspension bottoming occurring under the
worst riding conditions indicates a good choice of
spring preload.
To adjust rear suspension adjustment cams, use
special key supplied in vehicle tool box.
Turning adjustment cam moves edges of cam
supporting spring rod. The softest adjustment is
reached when the supporting edge of cam is the
closest to hexagonal portion of cam.
SOFTEST ADJUSTMENT
1. Supporting edge closest to hexagonal
2. Spring
The stiffest adjustment is reached when the sup-
porting edge of cam is the farthest to hexagonal
portion of cam.
STIFFEST ADJUSTMENT
1. Supporting edge farthest to hexagonal
A05F0AA
1
2
3
4
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CAUTION
Always turn the left side adjustment cams in
a clockwise direction and the right side cams
in a counterclockwise direction. Left and
right adjustment cams must always be set at
the same position.
A05F0MA
1
2
A05F0NA
1