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7/16″
(1.1 cm)
104
MAINTENANCE
Steering System
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Rail Slide
Measure slide thickness at
several points along the
rail. Have your dealer
replace the slide when it’s
worndowntothetopof
the wear groove (+). Do
not operate the snowmobile if
slide thickness measures less
than 7/16″ (1.1 cm).
Suspension Maintenance
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Pre-Ride Suspensio n Insp ectio n
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 following 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 99.
n Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
n Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
n Check slide rail condition. See page 104.
n Check track tension. See page 99.
n Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 74.
n Check ski runner/skag condition.
n Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.
n Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.