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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
In Deep Snow
When operating the snowmobile in deep snow, it may be necessary
to vary the position of front spring, rear suspension, stopper strap
and/or riding position, to change the angle 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.
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
Front suspension
wandering
– Check ski alignment and camber angle
adjustment. See an authorized 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 slides too
much at start
– Lengthen stopper strap.
– Change driving position.
– According to models, loosen ACM nut or turn cou-
pling blocks.
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