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bogie wheels from rear.
Start engine and
allow
tracks to rotate
slowly. Check if tracks are well cen-
tered and turn evenly on the rear
sprockets. The distance between track
edges and link plates should be equal.
Equal,
To correct:
Turn inner side adjuster bolus)
coun-
ter-clockwise to bring track closer to
center
fink ptatets). turn clockwise to
withdraw
trackts) from link platetsl.
The deflection of each track should be
57 mm
(2~
"l
between
top
inside edge
of track and center of bogie wheel set
retaining bolt.
To adjust track use the following pro-
cedure:
Loosen link plate spring lock nuts
(4l
located on inner side of link plate
springs.
Turn adjuster bolts clockwise to
tight-
en tracks, counter-clockwise to slacken.
(W5) Track Tension and
Alignment
Lift the rear of vehicle and support it
off
the ground. Using a ruler, check
track tension, at the second set of
If necessary add distilled water. Battery
connections must also be free of corro-
sion. If cleaning is necessary, remove
corrosion using a
stiff
brush then clean
with
a solution of baking soda and
water. Rinse and
dry
well.
..,
CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning
....
solution to enter battery. It will
destroy the chemical properties of the
electrolyte.
After
reconnecting battery, coat bat-
tery terminals and connectors
with
pe-
troleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Check
that
battery is well secured and
that battery
overflow
tube is
not
blocked or kinked.
.&.
WARNING: Overflow tube must
"".
be free and open. A kinked or
bent tube will restrict ventilation and
create gas accumulation that could re-
sult in an explosion. Avoid skincontact
with electrolyte.
..,
CAUTION: Prior to charging the
....
battery, always remove it from
the vehicle to prevent electrolyte
spillage.
(W3) Suspension
Visually suspension springs.
RAr)IA(~A
any weak or broken spring.
(W4)
Track
Lift rear of vehicle and support it
off
the ground.
With
the engine OFF,
place gear shift lever in forward posi-
tion, rotate track manually and inspect
condition. If worn or cut, or if track fi-
bers are exposed or missing or defec-
tive inserts are noted,
contact
your
dealer.
.&.
WARNING: Do not operate a
"".
snowmobile with a cut, torn or
damaqed track.
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