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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING Subsection 06 (SUSPENSION AND TRACK)
SUSPENSION AND TRACK
SYMPTOM CONDITION TestInspection SUSPENSION IS TOO LOWNORMAL USE1Check condition of springaSpring is weaken or brokenReplace spring2Check preload of springaLow spring preloadIncrease preload to the recommended positionSYMPTOM CONDITION TestInspection REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUTNORMAL USE1Check rear spring preload or rear arm spring preloadaSpring tension is too lowIncrease rear arm spring preloadSYMPTOM CONDITION TestInspection SLIDER SHOES WEAR OUT PREMATURELYNORMAL USE1Check track tensionaPressure is too great on slider shoesAdjust according to specifications (refer to TECHNICAL DATA)Replace defective parts2Check idler wheel conditionaStuck bearing, flat spot on wheel or wheel deteriorationReplace defective parts3Check snow or lack of snow coverageaLack of lubrication of slider shoesAdvise driver to ride in appropriate snow conditions (See operators guide)SYMPTOM CONDITION TestInspection TRACK CLEATS BECOME BLUENORMAL USE1Check track tensionaPressure is too great on cleatsAdjust according to specifications (refer to TECHNICAL DATA)2Check slider shoes andor suspension retaining screwsaWorn slider shoes or lost retaining screwsReplace defective parts andor tighten loose screws