1982 Trailfire - Vintage Snow

22 ServiceAfter Adjusting Track Tension1. Start engine and allow track to rotate slowly severaltimes. Shut off engine and allow track to coast to astop. DO NOT APPLY BRAKE TO STOP TRACK.2. Check alignment. Rear idler wheels should run incenter of drive lugs.3. Slide rail wear bar should be in middle of each sliderail opening of track.4. If either Step 2 or 3 indicates a need for adjustment,repeat the procedure.NOTE: Track will run to the loose side. If track is toofar to the left, tighten the left adjusting screw tomove the track to the right.Adjusting Suspension SpringsRide the snowmobile to determine adjustment requirements.Front SpringsIf the front springs are tightened too much, the ride willbe stiff and the front of the snowmobile will seem lightand lift up when power is applied. Added lift is fine fordeep snow but makes the ride choppy on rough surfaces.Front torsion springs are not the only adjustmentfor ski lift, but they do contribute.To reduce spring tension, turn adjusting nuts counterclockwise.Be sure that at least two threads of theadjusting screws protrude through the nuts.Rear SpringsTo increase tension, move the springs from the bottomposition (A) to the top position (B).A-Bottom PositionB-Top Position