Steering Mechanism - BOMBARDIER Alpine 1987 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION
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Frequency
Routine maintenance is necessary for all
mechanized products, and the snow-
mobile is no exception. A weekly vehicle
inspection contributes to the life span of
the snowmobile as well as retains safe
and dependable operation. It is recom-
mended that the steering system and
suspension be lubricated monthly or
every 40 hours of operation. If the vehi-
cle is operated in wet snow or in severe
conditions these items should be lu-
bricated more frequently .
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WARNING: Only perform such
procedures as detailed in this
manual. It is recommended that dealer
assistance be periodically obtained on
other components/systems not cov-
ered in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned OFF
for all lubrication and maintenance
procedures .
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WARNING: Do not lubricate throt-
tle and/or brake cable and hous-
ings.
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NOTE: When lubricating
W~ase fit-
tings, grease appears at JOints. Al-
way_s use low temperature grease (P/N
413 7061 00).
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Steering mechanism
Lubricate the ski leg at grease fitting
until new grease appears at the joint.
Using a small brush, dipped in low temp
grease, coat the steering arm ball joint
and spring slider cushion.
Using light machine oil, lubricate the
spring located on top of steering column
housing. Allow oil to run in. Oil the
mobile contact point at bottom end of
steering arm. Lubricate spring coupler
bolt with oil.
Bogie wheels
Using low-temperature grease, lubricate
the suspension bogie wheels through
the grease fittings until new grease
appears at the inner side joints.
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