Maintenance, Pre-ride suspension inspection – Polaris Trail Touring Deluxe User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

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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 follow-

ing 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. See page 99.

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Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts 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. See page 98.

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Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 76.

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Check ski runner/skag condition. See page 103.

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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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