TUNE YOUR RIDE
Snowmobile handling and comfort depend upon multiple adjust-
ments.
WARNING
Suspension adjustment could affect vehicle hand ling . Always
take time to familiarize yourself w ith the vehicle's behavior af-
ter any suspension adjustment have b een made. Always ad-
just LH and R H suspension components to the same setting.
Choice of suspension adjustments vary with carrying load, operator's
weight, personal preference, riding speed and field condition.
NOTE: Some adjustments may not apply to your snowmobile.
WARNING
Before proceeding with any suspension adjustment, re mem-
ber:
– Park in a safe place.
– Remove the tether co rd cap from the engine cut-off switch.
– Use ap prop riate lifting device or have assistance to sh are
lifting stress. If a lifting device is not used, use proper lift-
ing techniques, notably using your legs force.
– Do no t attemp t to lift the fro nt or rear of vehicle if it is a bo ve
your limits.
– Support front of vehicle off the ground with a suitable de-
vice before adjusting suspension .
– Support rear of v ehicle off the ground with a wide-b ase
snowmobile stand with a rear deflector panel.
– Make sure su pp ort device is stable and secure.
The best way to set up the suspension is to customize each adjust-
ment one at a time. Various adjustments are interrelated. It m ay be
necessary to readjust center spring after adjusting front springs for
instance. Test run th e snowmo bile under the same conditions; trail,
speed, snow, operator riding position, etc. Proceed methodically un-
til you are satisfied.
Following are guidelines to fine-tune suspension. Use suspension
adjustment tool provided in the tool kit.
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