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(a)
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Distance A
3. Locknut
TIP
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The longer distance A is, the higher the
spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the
lower the spring preload.
Spring preload setting*:
Minimum (soft):
147.5 mm (5.81 in)
Standard:
157.5 mm (6.20 in)
Maximum (hard):
182.0 mm (7.17 in)
* Distance A changes 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
with each full turn of the adjusting nut.
3.
Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
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Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
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(b)
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Control functions
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Adjusting the 2-up adjusting blocks
(RST90)
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WARNING
Make sure that the 2-up adjusting blocks
are installed in the same position on both
sides of the snowmobile, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may result.
The spring force can be adjusted by changing
the position of the 2-up adjusting blocks.
1. 2-up adjusting block
TIP
Be sure to make this adjustment when
G
there is no load (rider or cargo) on the
snowmobile.
Use the special tools included in the own-
G
er's tool kit to make the adjustment.
1.
Insert the special tools into the 2-up ad-
justing block as shown.
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