1996 Ski-Doo Shop Manual, Volume 1, Page 67Get this manual
Se ion ROU BLESH OOT Sub-Section 05 (SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND TRACK)
SU SPEN SI ON SY ST EM AN RACK
The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of troublesIt should be used as guidelineSome causes or corrections may not apply to specific modelSYMPTOM CONDITION TestInspection REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUTNORMAL USE1) Check rear spring preload or rear arm spring preloada) Spring tension is too lowIncrease rear arm spring preloadSLIDER SHOES WEAR OUT PREMATURELYNORMAL USE1) Check track tensiona) Pressure is too great on slider shoesAdjust according to specifications (refer to technical data 10)Replace defective partsTRACK CLEATS BECOME BLUENORMAL USE1) Check track tensiona) Pressure is too great on cleatsAdjust according to specifications (refer to technical data 10)2) Check slider shoes andor suspension retaining screwsa) Worn slider shoes or lost retaining screwsReplace defective parts and or tighten loose screwsSYMPTOM CONDITION TestInspection NOISE OR VIBRATIONS ORIGINATING FROM THE TRACKNORMAL USE1) Check slide suspension retaining boltsa) Missing bolt(s) allowing movement of certain components which in turn interfere with track rotationReplace missing bolt(s)2) Check condition of idler wheel(s)