In
Deep
Snow
When operating the
vehicle
in
deep
snow,
it may
be
necessary to vary the position
of front spring adjustment cam, limiter
screw and/or riding position, to change
the angle at which the track rides
on
the
snow. Operator's familiarity 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.
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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 fifteen
(15)
to twenty (20)
minutes prior to adjusting track tension.
Lift rear of vehicle and support it with a
mechanical stand. Allow the suspension
to extend normally and check gap half-
way along slider
shoe.
The gap should
be
30 mm
(1
3/16 in) between the sli-
der shoe and the bottom 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.
30
mm
(1
3116
in)
with
7.3
kg
(16
lb)
A014
004
021
...,-CAUTION:
Too
much tension will
T
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.
A014
005
021
screw
0
NOTE:
Track
tension
and
alignment
are
inter-related. Do not adjust one
without
the other.
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