BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 389

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ADJUSTABLE STEERING HANDLE
If applicable, remove and discard the U clamp and nuts
holding the steering handle to the steering column.
Install the four (4) clamps
CD,
the cover
8) ,
the four (4)
screws
®
and nuts
®
to the column, as illustrated.
On all vehicles, adjust the steering handle to the desired
position.
Lock the handle in place by tightening the four (4)
screws to 26 N.m (19 ft-Ibs) .
_ CAUTION: Tighten the screws equally in a criss-
". cross sequence and ensure there is an equal gap
on each side of the clamps.
•
WARNING: Do not adjust the handlebar too high to
avoid contact between the brake lever and wind-
shield, when turning.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (SKIS)
+
3 mm
( liS" )
~
Skis shou Id have a toe out of 3 mm
(1 / 8").
To check,
measure distance between each ski at front and rear of
skis. The front distance should be 3 mm
(1 / 8")
more
than the rear when the handlebar is horizontal. If adjust-
ment is required :
SECTION 06 STEERING/SKIS
SUB-SECTION 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
Loosen the jam nuts locking the tie rod(s)
®
@
in place.
Turn tie rod(s) manually until alignment is correct. Tighten
jam nuts firmly.
IMPORTANT: Close front of skis manually to take all
slack from steering mechanism.
All models (except Alpine and Elite)
Check that handlebar is horizontal while skis are parallel
with the vehicle. To correct loosen shorter tie rod jam
nuts.
Turn tie rod manually until handlebar is horizontal.
Tighten jam nuts firmly.
Alpine
When assembling steering arm
@
and ski leg
@)
the
handlebar must be horizontal with the ski perpendicular to
the vehicle.
Elite
CD 600l
Check that handle bar is horiZontal while skis are
parallel with the vehicle . To correct, loosen tie rod jam
nuts, turn manually until handle bar is horizontal.
Tighten jam nuts firmly.
LUBRICATION
•
WARNING: Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake
cable and housings, and spring coupler bolts.
Using low temperature grease only .
Lubricate the ski legs at grease fittings until new grease
appears at joints. Lubricate tie rod end ball joints.
(TYPICAL)
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