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Adjusting Rear Spring
Tension
Rear spring tension adjustment is accom-
plished by rotating the adjusting cams.
Position 3 provides the stiffest ride, and
position 1 is for the light driver or slow-
speed trail riding. Position 2 is for the
average operator under normal condi-
tions. Always rotate the cam from the
lighter position to the heavier position.
CAUTION
Never force the adjustment cams
from the low position to the high posi-
tion. Cam damage may occur.
Using a 13/16 in. wrench, rotate the cam
until it is in the desired position. To
stiffen the ride, rotate the cam so as to
raise the spring end. Make the adjustment
on the other cam and be sure both cams
are adjusted equally.
Ski Alignment
The skis have been aligned during setup of
the snowmobile. Ski alignment usually will
not change unless a rock or similar hard
object is hit while the snowmobile is being
operated. BRP recommends that the ski
alignment be checked once a week.
Checking
1. Turn the handlebar to the straight-
ahead position.
2. Measure the distances to the inside
edges of the skis. Measure 5 inches
in front of the ski mounting bolt and
5 inches behind the ski mounting
bolt.
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NOTE: Ski alignment is correct when
the skis are parallel to each other (equal
measurements front and rear) or when
the skis have up to a maximum of 1.58-
6.35 mm (1/16-1/4 in.) "toe out" (front
measurement 1.58-6.35 mm [1/16-1/4 in.]
more than rear measurement).
3. If ski alignment is not as specified,
the snowmobile will have a ten-
dency to wander and may be diffi-
cult
adjustment is necessary.
Adjusting
1. Make sure the ignition key is in the
OFF position.
2. Visually examine the skis to deter-
mine which ski is out of alignment
with respect to the handlebar.
3. Open the hood and loosen the jam nut
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on each end of the adjustment tie rod.
4. While holding the ski in position,
rotate the adjustment tie rod until the
measurement between the skis is
within specifications.
5. When the ski alignment is correct,
apply blue Loctite 243 to the jam nut
threaded areas and tighten each jam
nut securely against its adjustment
tie rod.
Neglecting to lock the tie rod by tight-
ening the jam nuts against the adjust-
ment tie rod may cause loss of
snowmobile control and possible per-
sonal injury.
to
control;
therefore,
! WARNING
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