Ski-Doo Scandic WT 550F User Manual

TUNE YOUR RIDE
Snowmobile handling and comfort de-
pends on suspension adjustments.
WARNING
Suspension adjustment could af-
fect vehicle handling. Always take
time to familiarize yourself with
the vehicle's behavior after any
suspension adjustment have been
made. Always adjust LH and RH
suspension components to the
same setting.
Choice of suspension adjustments
vary with carryingload, driver'sweight,
personal preference, riding speed and
field condition.
NOTE: Some adjustments may not
apply to your snowmobile. Use spe-
cial keys in tool kit.
WARNING
Before proceeding with any sus-
pension adjustment, remember:
– Park in a safe place.
– Remove the tether cord cap and
key.
– Use appropriate lifting device or
have assistance to share lifting
stress. If a lifting device is not
used, use proper lifting tech-
niques, notably using your legs
force.
– Do not attempt to lift the front or
rear of vehicle if it is above your
limits.
– Support front of vehicle off the
ground with a suitable device
before adjusting suspension.
– Support rear of vehicle off the
ground with a wide-base snow-
mobile stand with a rear deflec-
tor panel.
– Make sure support device is sta-
ble and secure.
The best way to set up the suspen-
sion is to customize each adjustment
one at a time. Various adjustments are
interrelated. It may be necessary to
readjust center spring after adjusting
front springs for instance. Test run the
snowmobile under the same condi-
tions; trail, speed, snow, driver riding
position, etc. Proceed methodically
until you are satisfied.
Following are guidelines to fine-tune
suspension. Use suspension adjust-
ment tool provided in the tool kit.
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TYPICAL — REAR SUSPENSION
1. Rear spring(s) — comfort and ride height
2. Suspended extension — reverse
performance, load and snow conditions
3. Shackle movement — reverse performance,
load and snow conditions
4. Center spring — handling
5. Stopper strap — snowmobile weight
transfer
WARNING
Always remove tether cord cap
from engine cutout switch be-
fore performing any maintenance
or adjustment, unless otherwise
specified. Vehicle must be parked
in a safe place, away from the trail.
Always lift the front of vehicle off
the ground with a suitable lifting
device before adjusting ski sus-
pension. Lift the rear of vehicle off
the ground with a suitable lifting
device before rear suspension ad-
justment.
NOTICE
Whenever adjusting rear
suspension, check track tension and
adjust if necessary.
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Ski-Doo Scandic WT 550F Specifications

General

Brand	Ski-Doo
Model	Scandic WT 550F
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English