Suspension Troubleshooting Chart; In Deep Snow - Ski-Doo Skandic series Operator's Manual

SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM
Front suspension
wandering
Snowmobile seems
unstable and seems
to pivot around its
center
Steering feels too
heavy
Rear of snowmobile
seems too stiff
Rear of snowmobile
seems too soft
Rear suspension
front shock absorber
is frequently
bottoming
Track slides too
much at start

In Deep Snow

When operating the snowmobile in deep snow, it may be necessary
to vary extension adjustment, stopper strap and/or riding position, to
change the angle at which the track rides on the snow. Operator's
familiarity with the various adjustments as well as snow conditions
will dictate the most efficient combination.
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CORRECTIVE MEASURES
– Check ski alignment and camber angle
adjustment. See an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
– Reduce ski ground pressure.
• Reduce front suspension spring preload.
• Increase center spring preload.
• Reduce rear spring preload.
– Reduce rear suspension front arm pressure.
• Reduce center spring preload.
• Increase rear spring preload.
• Increase front suspension spring preload.
– Reduce ski ground pressure.
• Reduce front suspension spring preload.
• Increase center spring preload.
– Reduce rear spring preload.
– Increase rear spring preload.
– Lengthen stopper strap.
– Increase center shock preload.
– Lengthten stopper strap.
– Change driving position.