MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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Track Tension and Alignment
Note: Track tension and alignment are interrelated. Do not
adjust one without the other.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury to individuals near the snowmo-
bile:
- NEVER stand behind or near a moving track.
- Always use a wide-base snowmobile stand with a rear
deflector panel if it is necessary to rotate track.
- When the track is raised off the ground, only run it at
the lowest possible speed.
Centrifugal force could cause debris, damaged or loose
studs, pieces of torn track, or an entire severed track
to be violently thrown backwards out of the tunnel with
tremendous force, possibly resulting in the loss of a leg or
other serious injury.
Track Tension Verification
Note: Ride the snowmobile in snow about 15 to 20 minutes
prior to adjusting track tension.
1. Remove tether cord cap from engine cut-off switch.
2. Lift rear of vehicle and support it off the ground.
CAUTION
Use proper lifting techniques, notably using your legs force.
Do not attempt to lift the rear of vehicle if it is above your limits.
3. Allow rear suspension to fully extend.
4. Use the Tensiometer (P/N 414 348 200).
414348200
5. Set deflection between 30 mm and 35 mm (1-3/16 in and
1-3/8 in) using bottom O-ring.
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