2006 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 107

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MAINTENANCE Steering System n Rail Slide Measure slide thickness at several points along the rail. Have your dealer replace the slide when it's worn down to the top of the wear groove (+). Do not operate the snowmobile if slide thickness measures less than 7/16″ (1.1 cm). 7/16″ (1.1 cm) + Suspension Maintenance n 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: n n n n n n n n n n Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness. Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. See page 99. Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness. Check front torque arm limiter strap condition. Check slide rail condition. See page 104. Check track tension. See page 99. Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 74. Check ski runner/skag condition. Check ski spindle bolts for tightness. Check tie rod end nuts for tightness. 104

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+
7/16
″
(1.1 cm)
104
MAINTENANCE
Steering System
n
Rail Slide
Measure slide thickness at
several points along the
rail. Have your dealer
replace the slide when it’s
worn down to the top of
the wear groove (
+
). Do
not operate the snowmobile if
slide thickness measures less
than 7/16
″
(1.1 cm).
Suspension Maintenance
n
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:
n
Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness.
n
Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. See page 99.
n
Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
n
Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
n
Check slide rail condition. See page 104.
n
Check track tension. See page 99.
n
Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 74.
n
Check ski runner/skag condition.
n
Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.
n
Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.