Rear Suspension Adjustment - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

ADJUSTMENTS FOR SPECIAL USE 135
Rear Suspension
(Front Arm Spring Preload)
On some models, the spring for the front arm
of the rear suspension is located at the ends of
the front arm as shown in Figure 15. The spring
tension is set at the factory for normal riding
conditions. The initial setting is usually with 9
mm (3/8 in.) of threads showing behind the nut.
Changes may be necessary and can be accom-
plished by turning the nut (Figure 15) to a dif-
ferent position on the eyebolt.
On some models, the spring for the front arm
of the rear suspension is located on the shock
absorber as shown in Figures 16 or 17. You can
change the spring tension for models with the
threaded setting nut (Figure 17) by turning the
nut on the threaded body.
Rear Suspension
(Rear Arm Spring Preload)
The rear arm of the suspension system is
provided with a spring located at each end as
shown in Figure 18. You can adjust spring ten-
sion by turning the cams (Figure 19). Each of
the three sides of the adjust cam is a different
distance from the pivot bolt. The lowest spring
setting is generally for riders weighing approxi-
mately 100 lb. The middle setting is for riders
weighing 150-190 lb. The highest setting pro-
vides the most spring preload and is for riders
weighing 200 lb. and above. Make sure the cams
for both sides are set the same.
Rear Suspension Limit Straps
The front arm of the rear suspension system is
equipped with limit straps. See Figures 20 or 21.
The limit straps control weight transfer during
acceleration. When the straps are longer, the
track lead angle can be greater and more weight
will be transferred to the track, resulting in better
traction. When the straps are shortened, the track