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BOMBARDIER ski-doo RV 340 L/C 1977 Operator's Manual page 18

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If excessive free-play is noticed replace
the bushing inside the roller, also the
flyweight ass'y should not have any
excessive side play. If an excessive side
to side play is noticed replace the
hub
I
shouldered pin bushings.
Nominal
distance
between
punevs
¥8"
square bar
Length 48c rn (19in)
Dimension Y and X (offset); 33-35 mm
(1
5 /
16
"-1 % ").
_
CAUTION: Dimension "X" must
". never exceed dimension "Y". Di-
mension "Y" can exceed dimension
"X" by 1.6
mm (
Y16
"j.
The distance between pulleys should
be 35 mm (1 %
0),
however the maxi-
mum vehicle performance is obtained
when the drive belt deflects by 32 mm
(1)4
0)
when a pressure of 6.8 kg (15
lbsl is applied on the drive belt.
Inspect steering mechanism for tight-
16
ness of components (steering arms, tie
rods, ball joints, spring coupler bolts,
etc.). If necessary, replace or retighten.
Check condition of skis and ski run-
ners. Replace if worn.
Skis should have a toe out of 6 mm
( )4
0).
To check, measure distance be-
tween skis at front and rear of leaf
springs. To adjust:
Loosen the lock nuts of the longer tie
rod. Turn tie rod manually until skis are
properly aligned. Firmly retighten lock
nuts.
t
6
mm
(!")
toe out
Handlebar should also be horizontal
when the skis are pointed toward front.
To adjust:
Using a wrench, loosen the lock nuts
of the shorter tie rod. Turn tie rod man-
ually until handlebar is horizontal. Re-
tighten lock nuts firmly .
WARNING: The ball joint socket
must run parallel with the steering
arm. The socket must be restrsined
when tightening the tie rod end lock
nuts.
Place a cloth over tie cap and release
it to the first step to check that the cap
pressurizes the system, if not, install a
new 131b cap. Do not exceed the 131b.
of pressure. Using a hydrometer check
that the anti-freeze solution is strong
enough for the temperature in which
the vehicle is operated. If coolant tern-

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