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MAINTENANCE
Suspension Maintenance
n Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
Loose nuts and bolts can reduce your snowmobile's reliability and cause
needless repairs and down time. Before beginning any snowmobile trip,
a visual inspection will uncover potential problems. Check the follow-
ing items on a weekly basis or before any long trip:
n Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness.
n Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. See page 89.
n Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
n Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
n Check rail slide condition. See page 93.
n Check track tension. See page 88.
n Lubricate rear suspension components. See page 63.
n Check ski runner/skag condition. See page 93.
n Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.
n Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.