Polaris 700 Touring - Manual (Page 110)

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MAINTENANCE
Suspension 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 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. See page 102.
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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 slide rail condition.
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Check track tension. See page 101.
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Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 76.
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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.