Ski-Doo 1997 Snowmobile - Troubleshooting Chart; Front Suspension Wandering; Unstable Snowmobile

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
In Deep Snow
When operating the snowmobile in deep snow, it may be necessary
to vary the position of front spring adjustment cam (rear suspension)
stopper strap and/or riding position, to change the angle at which the
track rides on the snow. Operator’s familiarity with the various ad-
justments 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 dealer.
– Reduce ski ground pressure.
• Reduce front suspension spring preload.
• Increase center spring preload.
• Reduce rear spring preload.
Snowmobile is
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 is 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 shock preload.
Track slides too
much at start
– Lengthten stopper strap.
– Change driving position.
– Loosen ACM nut.