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2. Check track alignment and continue
adjustment until proper alignment is
obtained.
NOTE: Make sure correct track
tension is maintained after adjust-
ing track alignment (see Track Ten-
sion sub-section in this section).
3. After proper track alignment is
obtained, tighten the adjusting bolt
jam nut against the axle housing.
4. Field test the track under actual con-
ditions.
5. After the field test, check the align-
ment of the track. If additional adjust-
ment is necessary, repeat Adjusting
Track Alignment procedure.
Suspension
The suspension should be adjusted for
the operational needs and riding prefer-
ence of the operator.
The front shock springs determine the
amount of ski pressure and the reaction
of the front suspension to rough terrain.
The amount of ski pressure can also be
changed by adjusting the length of the
skid frame front arm limiter straps.
On standard models, the rear arm shock
absorber spring influences the load carry-
ing capability of the snowmobile and
should be adjusted for the weight and rid-
ing preference of the operator.
NOTE: On Sno Pro models, this
adjustment is achieved by increase-
ing or decreasing the air pressure in
the rear arm air shock absorber.
Adjusting Front (Ski)
Shock Springs (STD)
NOTE: On some models, the front
(ski) shock springs are not adjust-
able.
The front (ski) shock springs are individ-
ually adjustable for the terrain conditions
and driving style of the operator. The
spring adjuster nut has been set at the fac-
tory so the correct amount of threads are
exposed between the adjuster nut and the
threaded shock body as an initial setting.
Additional ski pressure can be obtained
by tightening the spring tension; ski pres-
sure can be decreased by relaxing spring
tension.
NOTE: Equal adjustments should
be maintained on both sides of the
snowmobile.
Front (ski) shock spring pre-load adjust-
ment is accomplished by loosening the
adjuster nut locking collar (B) from the
adjuster nut (A) and using the Spring
Adjuster Tool from the tool kit, rotating
the adjuster nut in whichever direction is
desired. Tighten the locking collar
against the adjuster nut.
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Adjusting Fox Air Shocks
NOTE: It is recommended to moni-
tor the air pressure in the air shocks
once every month.
NOTE: Adjusting air shocks may
be done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
! WARNING
If a jam nut is not tightened properly,
the adjusting bolt could loosen causing
the track to become dangerously loose.