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Setup Instructions
This snowmobile has been prepared at the factory to
minimize required setup items; however, there are
some items and inspections that must be done at a
dealership or by the owner/operator. Please pay close
attention to all items on the following pages. Be sure to
read these instructions thoroughly before starting to set
up the snowmobile.
REMOVING SNOWMOBILE FROM
CRATE/HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the top and four sides of the crate.
Remove the skis from the crate sides.
2. Remove the windshield and hardware kit.
3. Remove all mounting hardware securing the
snowmobile to the crate base; then lift the snow-
mobile free of the crate base.
4. Swing the handlebar up and tighten the cap screws
evenly and securely; then check steering for maxi-
mum right/left turning capabilities. Install the han-
dlebar pad assembly.
NOTE: Recommended torque value for the cap
screws is 30 ft-lb.
INSTALLING WINDSHIELD
0744-066
1. Remove the protective film from the windshield.
2. Place the windshield (1) onto the hood making
sure that all the windshield tabs are in the slots.
3. Open the hood and install the windshield O-rings
(2).
4. With the windshield in place, install the reinstall-
able rivets (3) and press each rivet until it locks
into place.
INSTALLING SPINDLE/A-ARM
743-066B
1. Install the A-arms onto the spindle and secure with
washers and lock nuts. Tighten lock nuts to 45 ft-
lb.
2. Install the steering tie rod to the spindle as shown
in illustration. Install the lock nut and tighten to 40
ft-lb.
INSTALLING FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBERS
744-874A
1. Raise the front of the snowmobile and place it on a
support stand.
2. Place the upper shock into position on the frame;
then install the cap screw and flange nut. Tighten
to 40 ft-lb.
3. Install the lower shock eyelet into the lower A-arm
mounting bracket.
4. Push the cap screw through the shock eyelet and
backside of the A-arm mounting bracket; then
install the nut and tighten to 40 ft-lb.
5. Install the remaining shock absorber.
INSTALLING SKIS
1. Raise the front of the snowmobile and place it on a
support stand or tip the snowmobile onto its side
using a handlebar support stand.
2. Slide a washer onto the cap screw used to secure
the ski; then apply low-temperature grease to the
non-threaded portion of the cap screw.
CAUTION
Care should be taken when removing the snowmobile
from the crate. Damage that is not warrantable may
occur.
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