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NOTE :
For
deep snow or hill clim-
bing/ it
is
recommended to place
the front adjuster blocks on the lowest
position.
Track
condition
Lift rear
of
vehicle and support it
off
the
ground.
{Place
gear shift
lever
in
forward
position). With the engine
OFF/
rotate
the track manually and inspect condi-
tion. If worn or cut, or if track fibers are
exposed, or if missing or defective in-
serts
are
noted; contact your authorized
dealer.
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WARNING:
Do not operate a
snowmobile with a cut, torn
or
damaged track.
Track
tension
and
alignment
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WARNING :Always
ensure
to
per-
form the same adjustments
on
each rear suspension.
Tension:
Lift the rear of vehicle and support with
a mechanical stand. The gap should
be
30 mm (1-3/16 in) between the slider
shoe and the bottom inside
of
the track
when applying a downward
pull
of 7.3
kg
(16
lb). The gap should
be
measured
close to suspension center idler wheel.
If the track tension
is
too
loose/
the track
will
have
a tendency to thump.
38
A017
005
019
30
mm
(1-3/16
in)
with 7.3
kg
(16
lb)
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CAUTION:
Too much tension
~
will result
in
power loss and ex-
cessive stresses
on
suspension com-
ponents.
If necessary to adjust; loosen the rear
idler wheel retaining screw and the ad-
juster bolt lock nut; then loosen or tight-
en
the adjuster bolts located on the in-
ner side
of
the rear idler wheels. If cor-
rect tension
is
unattainable, contact
an
authorized dealer.
(TYPICAL)
Adjuster bolt
A023
005
002
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