Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 06 (SUSPENSION AND TRACK)
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SYMPTOM DERAILING TRACK.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check track tension.
a. Track is too loose.
Adjust.
2. Check if track and slider shoes are properly aligned.
a. Improper alignment.
Adjust.
SYMPTOM REAR SUSPENSION IS LOW OR TOO STIFF.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check track tension.
a. Track is too tight.
Adjust.
2. Check if axles are properly lubricated.
a. Improper lubrication and/or contaminated grease (sticky oil sludge).
Clean and/or lubricate.
3. Check rear spring preload.
a. Insufficient preload.
Increase preload using adjustment cams.
SYMPTOM WHEN HANDLEBAR IS TURNED, SNOWMOBILE UNDERSTEERS.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check ski runner condition.
a. Worn ski runners.
Replace.
2. Check tension of front spring adjustment cams.
a. Insufficient ski pressure on the ground.
Increase spring preload.
3. Check if front arm stopper strap is too long.
a. Insufficient ski pressure on the ground.
Shorten stopper strap.
4. Check front arm spring tension.
a. Insufficient ski pressure on the ground.
Loosen spring tension.