Ski-Doo Skandic SWT 2013, Operator'S Manual

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TUNE YOUR RIDE
NOTE: If the specification is unattain-
able with the original springs, see an
authorized Ski-Doo dealer for other
available springs.
NOTICE
To increase spring
preload, always turn the left side
adjustment cam in a clockwise di-
rection, and the right side cam in a
counterclockwise direction.
CAUTION Never set preload
cams directly from position 5 to 1 or
directly from position 1 to 5.
The adjustment cams have 5 different
settings, 1 being the softest.
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TYPICAL — LH SIDE
1. Adjust spring preload
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TYPICAL — RH SIDE
1. Adjust spring preload
Center Spring Preload
Center spring preload has an effect on
steering effort, handling and bump ab-
sorption.
Also, since center spring preload ad-
justment puts more or less pressure
on the front of the track, it has an ef-
fect on the performance in deep snow.
ACTION RESULT
Lighter steering
More bump absorption
capability
Better deep snow starts
Increasing
preload
Better deep snow
performance and
handling
Heavier steering
Less bump absorption
capability Decreasing
preload
Better trail handling
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CAM TYPE - MOTION CONTROL SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Spring preload adjustment cam
2. Increase preload
3. Decrease preload
NOTE: For cam type preload adjuster,
use the suspension adjustment tool
provided in the tool kit.
Rear Suspension Extension Spring
Preload
Suspension extension spring preload
has an effect on the reverse capability
and track ground contact.
To adjust spring preload, turn the ad-
justment cam.
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