Troubleshooting - Arctic Cat ATV 250 Utility 2009 Service Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem: Suspension too soft
Condition
1. Spring(s) weak
2. Shock absorber damaged
Problem: Suspension too stiff
Condition
1. A-arm-related bushings worn or binding
Problem: Suspension noisy
Condition
1. Cap screws (suspension system) loose
2. A-arm-related bushings worn
Problem: Rear wheel oscillation
Condition
1. Rear wheel hub bearings worn - loose
2. Tires defective - incorrect
3. Wheel rim distorted
4. Wheel hub cap screws loose
5. Axle shaft nut loose
6. Auxiliary brake adjusted incorrectly
7. Rear suspension arm-related bushing worn
8. Rear shock absorber damaged
9. Rear suspension arm nut loose
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Remedy
1. Replace spring(s)
2. Replace shock absorber
Remedy
1. Replace bushing
Remedy
1. Tighten cap screws
2. Replace bushings
Remedy
1. Replace bearings
2. Replace tires
3. Replace rim
4. Tighten cap screws
5. Tighten nut
6. Adjust brake
7. Replace bushing
8. Replace shock absorber
9. Tighten nut
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