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MAINTENANCE
Steering System
n Rail Slide Wear
Measure slide thickness at
several points along the rail.
Have your dealer replace the
slide when it's worn down to
7/16I (1.1 cm). Do not oper-
ate the snowmobile if slide
thickness measures less.
Suspension Maintenance
n Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
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 follow-
ing 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 119.
n Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
n Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
n Check rail slide condition.
n Check track tension. See page 118.
n Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 88.
n Check ski runner/skag condition. See page 123.
n Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.
n Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.
7/16I
1.1 cm