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Pre-ride inspections, Before starting the engine, Nsuspension inspection – Polaris 2010 FST IQ Touring User Manual

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS

Before Starting the Engine

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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.

Item

Check

Page

Suspension mounting bolts

Tightness

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Rear idler wheel bolts

Tightness

131

Rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts

Tightness

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Torque arm bolts

Tightness

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Carrier and bogie wheel bolts

Tightness

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Front torque arm limiter strap

Condition

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Rail slide

Condition

132

Track

Tension

130

All rear suspension components

Lubrication

104

Ski runner/skag

Condition

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Ski spindle bolts

Tightness

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Tie rod end nuts

Tightness

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