Service manual

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INSP
ADJ
CHASSIS
SKI/SKI RUNNER
1. Inspect:
• Ski
• Ski runner
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
• Ski runner thickness
a
• Plastic ski thickness
b
Out of specification
→
Replace.
CAUTION:
To avoid scratching, wearing and damaging the
plastic skis, be careful when loading and
unloading the snowmobile and avoid riding in
areas with little or no snow and on surfaces
with sharp edges such as concrete, curbs, etc.
Ski runner wear limit:
6 mm (0.24 in)
Plastic ski wear limit:
PZ50/PZ50GT/PZ50FX/PZ50VT
“USA/Canada”:
13 mm (0.51 in)
PZ50M/PZ50VT “Europe”/PZ50MP:
24 mm (0.95 in)
STEERING SYSTEM
Free play check
1. Check:
• Steering system free play
Move the handlebar up and down and back
and forth.
Turn the handlebar slightly to the right and
left.
Excessive free play
→
Check that the handle-
bar, tie rod ends and relay rod ends are
installed securely in position. If free play still
exists, check the steering bearing, front sus-
pension links and ski mounting area for wear.
Replace if necessary.
SKI/SKI RUNNER/STEERING SYSTEM