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Suspension Troubleshooting Chart
In Deep Snow
When operating the snowmobile in deep snow, it may be necessary
to vary extension adjustment, stopper strap and/or riding position, to
change the angle at which the track rides on the snow. Operator’s
familiarity with the various adjustments as well as snow conditions
will dictate the most efficient combination.
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
Front suspension
wandering
– Check ski alignment and camber angle
adjustment. See an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
–
Reduce ski ground pressure.
•
Reduce front suspension spring preload.
•
Increase center spring preload.
•
Reduce rear spring preload.
Snowmobile seems
unstable and seems to
pivot around its center
– Reduce rear suspension front arm pressure.
•
Reduce center spring preload.
•
Increase rear spring preload.
•
Increase front suspension spring preload.
Steering feels too
heavy
–
Reduce ski ground pressure.
•
Reduce front suspension spring preload.
•
Increase center spring preload.
Rear of snowmobile
seems too stiff
–
Reduce rear spring preload.
Rear of snowmobile
seems too soft
–
Increase rear spring preload.
Rear suspension front
shock absorber is
frequently bottoming
– Lengthen stopper strap.
– Increase center spring preload.
Track spins too
much at start
–
Lengthten stopper strap.
–
Change driving position.
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