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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
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
following items on a weekly basis or before any long trip.
Item See Page
Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness. --
Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. 99
Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness. --
Check front torque arm limiter strap condition. --
Check rail slide condition. 103
Check track tension. 98
Check ski runner/skag condition. 103
Check ski spindle bolts for tightness. --
Check tie rod end nuts for tightness. --