Ski-Doo Skandic Series 2016, Operator'S Manual

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TUNE YOUR RIDE
WARNING
Suspension adjustment could af-
fect vehicle handling. Always take
time to familiarize yourself with
the vehicle's behavior after any
suspension adjustment have been
made.
Snowmobile handling and comfort de-
pend upon suspension adjustments.
Choice of suspension adjustments
vary with carrying load, driver's weight,
personal preference, riding speed and
field condition.
WARNING
Before proceeding with any sus-
pension adjustment, remember:
– Park in a safe place.
– Remove the tether cord cap
from the engine cut-off switch.
– If the front or rear of vehicle
have to be lifted, make sure the
lifting device is stable and se-
cure.
CAUTION Do not attempt to lift
the vehicle by hand alone. Use ap-
propriate lifting device to avoid risk
of strain injuries.
Following are guidelines to fine-tune
suspension.
Customize each adjustment one at
a time. It may be necessary to read-
just center spring after adjusting front
springs for instance. Test run the
snowmobile under the same condi-
tions; trail, speed, snow, driver riding
position, etc. Change one adjustment
and retest. Proceed methodically until
you are satisfied.
Rear Suspension
Adjustments
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SC5-U REAR SUSPENSION
1. Stopper straps
2. Center spring and shock absorber
3. Rear shock absorber
4. Rear spring preload cams
5. Extension stabilizer cam
6. Extension spring preload cam
NOTICE
Whenever adjusting rear
suspension, check track tension and
adjust if necessary.
Stopper Strap Length
Stopper straps length has an effect on
the amount of weight the center spring
has to carry especially during accelera-
tion, therefore on the front end uplift.
Stopper straps length also has an ef-
fect on center spring travel.
NOTICE
Always adjust both stop-
per straps to the same length.
Whenever stopper straps length
is changed, track tension must be
checked.
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