MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
WARNING
Riding with a damaged track or studs could lead to a los s of
control.
For complete information on traction enhancing products, refer to
TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS
in
SAFETY INFORMATION
at
the beginning of this Operator's Guide.
Track Tension and A lignment
NOTE: Track tension and alignment are interrelated. Do not adjust
one without the other.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury to individ uals near the snowmobile:
– NEVER stand behind or near a moving track.
– Always u se a wid e-b ase snowmobile stand with a rear de-
flector 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 d e bris, 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).
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