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.
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                         Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness.  | 
                     
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                         Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness.  | 
                     
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| Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness. | - | 
| Check torque arm bolts for tightness. | - | 
| Check carrier and bogie wheel bolts for tightness. | - | 
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                         Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.  | 
                     
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                         Check rail slide condition.  | 
                     
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                         Check track tension.  | 
                     
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| Check lubrication on all rear suspension components. | - | 
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                         Check ski runner/skag condition.  | 
                     
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                         Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.  | 
                     
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                         Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.  | 
                     
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