Ski-Doo REV XP 2008 Series, Operator'S Manual

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CENTER SPRING ADJUSTMENT
HANDLEBAR
(steering
attitude)
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Easy to turn
(neutral)
No adjustment required
Harder to turn
(oversteering)
Adjusted too
soft
Increase
preload
Very easy to turn
(understeering)
Adjusted too
hard
Decrease
preload
Preload Adjustment
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TYPICAL
1. Turn spring preload adjuster to increase or
decrease preload
2. Turn clockwise to increase spring preload
3. Turn counterclockwise to decrease spring
preload
Stopper Strap — Weight
Transfer
– Ride at low speed then fully accel-
erate.
– Note steering behavior.
– Adjust stopper strap length accord-
ingly.
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WARNING
Before proceeding with any sus-
pension adjustment, remember:
– park in a safe place
– remove the tether cord cap
(DESS key)
– lift rear of vehicle off the ground
with suitable lifting device
– make sure lifting device is stable
and secure.
CAUTION: Whenever stopper strap
length is changed, track tension
must be readjusted.
STOPPER STRAP — WEIGHT TRANSFER
WEIGHT TRANSFER ADJUSTMENTS
Steering Track (skis) Problem Solution
Comfortable
Good weight
transfer (light
pressure)
No adjustment
required
Light
Too much
weight transfer
(lift off the
ground)
Strap too
long
Reduce
strap
length
Heavy
Not enough
weight
transfer (heavy
pressure)
Strap too
short
Increase
strap
length
Strap Adjustment
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TYPICAL — SC-5
1. Increase or decrease strap length by bolting
to a different hole
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