Suspension - Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 2012 Operator's Manual

3. After proper track alignment is
obtained, tighten the adjusting bolt
jam nut against the axle housing.
! WARNING
If a jam nut is not tightened properly,
the adjusting bolt could loosen causing
the track to become dangerously loose.
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NOTE: On the Bearcat XT models,
tighten the rear axle cap screws to
20 ft-lb.
4. Field test the track under actual con-
ditions.
5. After the field test, check the align-
ment of the track. If additional adjust-
ment is necessary, repeat Adjusting
Track Alignment procedure.

Suspension

The suspension should be adjusted for
the operational needs and riding prefer-
ence of the operator.
The front shock springs determine the
amount of ski pressure and the reaction
of the front suspension to rough terrain.
The amount of ski pressure can also be
changed by adjusting the length of the
skid frame front arm limiter straps.
The rear springs influence the load carry-
ing capability of the snowmobile and
should be adjusted for the weight and rid-
ing preference of the operator.
Adjusting Front (Ski)
Shock Springs
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NOTE: On the F5 LXR/Bearcat 570/
F570/T570/TZ1 (standard) models,
the front (ski) shock springs are not
adjustable.
The front (ski) shock springs are individ-
ually adjustable for the terrain conditions
and driving style of the operator. The
spring adjuster/adjuster nut has been set
at the factory so the correct amount of
threads are exposed between the adjuster/
nut and the threaded shock housing/body
as an initial setting. Additional ski pres-
sure can be obtained by tightening the
spring tension; ski pressure can be
decreased by relaxing spring tension.
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NOTE: Equal adjustments should
be maintained on both sides of the
snowmobile.
On the Bearcat XT models to adjust
spring tension, rotate the entire spring in
whichever direction is desired. If after
adjusting spring tension you note the
snowmobile front end wants to pitch,
relax the spring tension on the side that is
pitching. If both sides are pitching, relax
the spring tension on both sides.
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NOTE: The spring adjuster will
normally rotate with the spring.
On the TZ1 LXR models to adjust spring
tension, loosen the adjuster nut locking
collar (B) from the adjuster nut (A); then
using the Spring Adjuster Tool from the
tool kit, rotate the adjuster nut in which-
ever direction is desired. Tighten the
locking collar against the adjuster nut.
Adjusting Skid Frame
Front Arm (Bearcat XT
Models)
On these models, the skid frame front arm
shock spring tension and the limiter straps are
adjustable. However, Arctic Cat recommends
that the shock spring be maintained at the
factory preset of 1/8-1/4 in. preload. Tighten-
ing the skid frame front arm shock spring
may cause improper balance and may ruin
the handling features of the snowmobile.
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