FRONT SPRINGS ADJUSTMENT
HAND-
LING
STEE-
RING
PROB-
LEM
SOLU-
TION
Good
Comfor-
table
No adjustment required
Bad
Too easy
to turn
Too soft
of adjust-
ment
Increase
spring preload
Bad
Hard to
turn
Too hard
of adjust-
ment
Decrease
spring preload
Preload Adjustment
CAUTION: Make sure that both
front springs are still pre loaded
whenfrontofvehicleisoffthe
ground.
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FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Front springs for handling
Following are guidelines to fine-tune
suspension.
The best way to set up the suspen-
sion, is to start from factory settings,
then customize each adjustment one
at a time. Adjustments 2 through 6
are interrelated. It may be necessary
to readjust center spring after adjust-
ing front springs for instance. Test run
the snowmobile under the same con-
ditions; trail, speed, snow, driver riding
position, etc. Chang e one adjustment
and retest. Proceed methodically un-
til you are satisfied.
WARNING
Always remove the tether cord
cap (DESS key) before performing
any maintenance or adjustment,
unless otherwise specified. Vehi-
cle must be parked in a safe place,
away from the trail. Always lift
the front of vehicle off the ground
with a suitable lifting device before
adjust in g ski suspe nsion. Lift the
rear of vehicle off the ground with
a wide-base snowmobile stand
with a rear deflector panel before
rear suspen sion adjustment.
WARNING
Always remove the tether cord
cap (DESS key) before performing
any maintenance or adjustment,
unless otherwise specified. Vehi-
cle must be parked in a safe place,
away from the trail. Always lift
the front of vehicle off the ground
with a suitable lifting device before
adjust in g ski suspe nsion. Lift the
rear of vehicle off the ground with
a wide-base snowmobile stand
with a rear deflector panel before
rear suspen sion adjustment.
WARNING
Do no t attempt to lift the vehicle by
hand alone. U se appropriate lift-
ing device to avoid risk of s tra in in-
juries. Always make sure the lift-
ing d evice is stable and secure be-
fore proceeding to adjust the sus-
pension components.
CAUTION: Whenever adjusting
rear suspension, check track ten-
sion and adjust as necessary.
Front Springs — Handling
– Ride at moderate speed a nd check
for proper handling.
– Adjust front springs accordingly.
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