Operator`s manual

After reconnecting battery, coat battery
terminals and connectors with petroleum
jelly to prevent corrosion. Check that bat-
tery
is well secured and that battery vent
tube
is not kinked or blocked.
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WARNING:
Vent tube must be
free and open. If not, it will re-
strict ventilation and create a gas ac-
cumulation that could result
in an ex-
plosion. Avoid
skin contact with elec-
trolyte.
'W' CAUTION: Prior to charging the
T battery, always remove it from
the vehicle to prevent electrolyte spil-
lage.
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NOTE: Always keep battery fully
charged. (To charge, refer to "Bat-
tery" in "Storage" section).
Suspension Condition
Visually inspect all suspension compo-
nents including slider shoes, springs,
wheels, etc.
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NOTE: During normal driving, snow
will act
as a lubricant and coolant
for the slider shoes. Extensive riding on
ice or sanded snow, will create excessive
heat build-up and cause premature slider
shoe wear.
Stopper Strap Condition
Inspect strap for wear and cracks, bolt
and
nut for tightness. If loose inspect
holes for deformation, replace
as requir-
ed. Torque nut to 10
N•m (89 lbf•in).
Suspension Adjustment
Front Suspension
The preload of front suspension shock
absorber spring can
be adjusted as fol-
lows:
POSITION
CONDITION
Lowest
Soft riding, smooth trail
Middle Normal riding
Highest
Hard surface
Unhook ski leg boot spring and raise boot
to gain access.
To adjust, use special key supplied in the
tool box
and turn spring collar according-
ly.
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Reinstall boot and secure the spring.
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