Suspension Maintenance; Slider Wear - Polaris 2005 RMK 900 Owner's Manual

Suspension Maintenance

Slider Wear

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Measure slider thickness at
several points along the
rail. Have your dealer
replace the slider when it's
worn down to the top of
the wear groove (A). Do
not operate the snowmobile if
slider thickness measures less
than 7/16" (1.1 cm).
Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
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Loose nuts and bolts can reduce your snowmobile's reliability and
cause needless repairs and down time. Before beginning any
snowmobile trip, a visual inspection will uncover potential problems.
Check the following items on a weekly basis or before any long trip:
n Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness.
n Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. See page 100.
n Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
n Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
n Check slide rail condition. See page 105.
n Check track tension. See page 100.
n Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 78.
n Check ski runner/skag condition.
n Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.
n Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.
MAINTENANCE
7/16"
(1.1 cm)
A
105