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. | - |
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. | - |
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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