50
NOTE: As the pump is being attached
to the shock, the hose will fill with air.
This will result in a lower gauge pres-
sure 0.14-3.52 kg/cm
2
(2-5 psi).
3. To decrease air pressure in the
shock, press the black bleed valve
button half way down and hold until
desired pressure is attained.
NOTE: Pressing the button fully
down and releasing it will allow only
a small amount of air to escape
(micro-adjust).
4. To increase air pressure in the shock,
pump until desired pressure is
attained.
5. Remove the pump valve from the
shock air valve.
NOTE: As the pump valve is being
removed from the shock, the sound
of air loss is from the pump hose,
not from the shock.
6. Install the air valve cap onto the shock.
Adjusting Skid Frame
Front Arm
The skid frame front arm shock spring
tension and the limiter straps are adjust-
able. However, Arctic Cat recommends
that the shock spring be maintained at the
factory preset of 1/8-1/4 in. preload.
Tightening the skid frame front arm shock
spring may cause improper balance and
may ruin the handling features of the
snowmobile.
The length adjustment of the front arm
limiter straps determines the weight dis-
tribution between the front of the skid
frame and the skis. Tightening the limiter
strap (shortening the strap) will pull up
on the front of the skid frame and will
increase ski pressure. Loosening the lim-
iter strap (lengthening the strap) lowers
the front of the skid frame and decreases
ski pressure.
When customizing the amount of ski
pressure, be sure to adjust both straps
equally and do not over-adjust the limiter
straps to adversely affect steering and
operator control of the snowmobile.
Some experimentation may be required
until the proper adjustment for the opera-
tor’s individual style is obtained.
NOTE: If the limiter straps are
adjusted, it is highly recommended that
at least a minimum of 1/8 in. preload on
the shock spring be maintained.
Adjusting Rear Spring Pre-
Load (F Models)
Proper adjustment of rear spring pre-load
is necessary to get the most desirable
ride. The chart is designed to help in set-
ting up rear spring pre-load; however,
riding style is the single greatest factor in
determining rear spring requirements.
NOTE: These cam position set-
tings are suggestions only. Personal
riding style will greatly influence
cam position settings. Spend time to
determine setting preferences.
Rear spring pre-load adjustment is accom-
plished by rotating the adjusting cams.
Position 3 provides the stiffest ride, and
position 1 is for the light driver or slow-
speed trail riding. Position 2 is for the
average operator under normal conditions.
Always rotate the cam from the lighter
position to the heavier position.
741-450A
! WARNING
Do not adjust the front arm limiter
straps to a point at which steering
and operator control of the snowmo-
bile are adversely affected.
Rider Weight (lb)
Cam Position
Up to 180
1
180-240
2
Over 240
3
CAUTION
Never force the adjustment cams
from the low position to the high
position. Cam damage may occur.
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