A015
005 040
In
Deep
Snow
Nut/
cotter pin
position
When operating the vehicle
in
deep
snow,
it
may
be
necessary to vary the
position of front spring adjustment cam,
limiter screw and
I or riding position, to
change the angle at which the track
rides on the snow. Operator's familiari-
ty with the various adjustments
as
well
as
snow conditions will dictate the most
efficient combination.
Track
Condition
Lift the rear of the vehicle and support
it
off
the ground. With the engine off,
rotate the track
by
hand, and inspect
condition. If worn or cut, or if track fi-
bers are exposed, or if missing or de-
fective inserts or guides
are
noted ; con-
tact
an
authorized dealer.
•
WARNING:
Do not operate a
snowmobile with a cut, torn
or
damaged track.
Track
Tension and Alignment
Tension:
0
NOTE :
Ride
the vehicle
in
snow
about 15 to
20
minutes prior to
adjusting track tension.
Lift rear
of
vehicle and support it with
a mechanical stand.
Allow the suspension to extend normal-
ly and check gap half-way along slider
shoe.
The gap should
be
40
mm (1-9/16
in)
between the slider shoe and the bot-
tom inside
of
the track when applying
a downward pull of 7.3
kg
(16
lb). If the
track tension
is
too
loose,
track will
have
a tendency to thump.
40
mm
(1-9/16 in)
with
7.3
kg
(16
lb)
A024
005
005
,..-CAUTION
:
Too
much tension
T (minimum
35
mm (1-3/8
in))
will
result
in
power
loss
and excessive
stresses
on
suspension components.
If adjustment
is
necessary, loosen the
rear
idler wheel retaining screws
and
the
adjuster bolt lock nuts, then loosen or
tighten the adjuster screws located
on
the inner side
of
the rear idler wheels.
If correct tension
is
unattainable, con-
tact
an
authorized dealer.
0
NOTE
: Torque retaining screw to
48
N•m
(35 lbf•ft) after adjust-
ment.
Adjuster
l.Dosen
screw lock nut
A014
005
021
Loosen
retaining
screw
37
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