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Muffler Attachment
The engine/muffler attaching parts are
vital toward efficient muffler function.
Check all attachments. Replace the
springs and/or tighten if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Close the front of the
skis manually to eliminate all slack from
the steering mechanism.
If adjustment is required:
Loosen the lock nuts of the longer tie
rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the
skis are properly aligned.
Firmly
retighten the lock nuts .
3
mm
(1/8")
toe out
The handlebar should also be hori-
zontal when the skis are pointed to-
ward the front.
To adjust:
Loosen the lock nuts of the shorter tie
rod. Turn the tie rod manually until the
handlebar is horizonta I. Retighten the
lock nuts firmly .
.... WARNING: The ball joint socket
. . . must run parallel with the steer-
ing arm. The steering arm must be re-
strained when tightening the tie rod
end lock nuts.
Drive Pulley (roller round
shaft type, single carburetor
models)
This drive pulley requires lubrication bi-
monthly or every 20 hours of opera-
tion.
.... WARNING: The lubrication of
. . . the drive pulley should be per-
formed only by an authorized dealer. A
disassembly, cleaning, inspection and
lubrication where applicable should
also be performed by the dealer every
50 operating hours or at the end of
each season, whichever occurs first.
42 N-m (31 tt-lbs)
Check the condition of the skis and the
ski runners. Replace if more than half
worn.
Steering Adjustment
Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm
(1/8/1).
To check, measure the distance
between each ski at the front and rear
of the leaf springs. The front distance
should be 3 mm
(118")
more than the
rear when the handlebar is horizontal.
Steering Mechanism
Inspect the
mechanism for
tightness
of
components
(steering
arms, tie rods, ball joints, spring cou-
pler bolts, etc.). If necessary,
or retighten.
Torque steering arm bolts to 42 N-m
(31 ft-lbs).
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