Ski-Doo REV Series User Manual

SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem Corrective measures
Front suspension
wandering
– Check ski alignment and camber angle adjustment.
See an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
– Reduce ski ground pressure.
• Reduce front suspension spring preload.
• Increase center spring preload.
• Reduce rear spring preload.
Snowmobile seems
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 feels 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 spring preload.
Track spins too much
at start
– Lengthen stopper strap.
– Move thicker part of coupling block downward.
In Deep Snow
When operating the snowmobile in deep snow, it may be necessary
to vary stopper strap length and/or riding position, to change the an-
gle at which the track rides on the snow. Operator's familiarity with
the various adjustments as well as snow conditions will dictate the
most efficient combination.
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Ski-Doo REV Series Specifications

General

Chassis	REV
Track Width	15 in
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Seating Capacity	1
Reverse	Available on most models
Electric Start	Available on most models