MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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1. ToptoolO-ringpositionedat7.3kg(16lb)
2. Push on top portion of tool until it contact s
the to p O-ring
3. Measured track deflection
NOTICE
Toomuchtensionwill
result in power loss an d excessive
stresses on suspension compo-
nents.
To adjust track tensio n:
– Rem ov e the tether cord cap (DESS
key).
– Rem ov e rear wheel ca ps ( if so
equipped).
– Loosen the rea r idler wheel retain-
ing bolts.
– Turn adjustment bolts to adjust.
If correct tension is unattainable, c on-
tact a n a uthorized SKI-DOO dealer.
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TYP ICA L
1. Adjustment bolts
2. Loosen bolt
1. Retig hten retaining bolts.
2. Check track alignmenta s described
below.
Alig nment
WARNING
Befo re checking track align men t,
ensure that the track is fre e of all
particles which could be thrown
out while track is rotatin g. Keep
hands, tools, feet and c l oth ing
clear of track. Always lift the sno w-
mobile on a wide-base stand with
a rear defle ctor pa nel. Ensure no
one is standing in close proximity
to the snow mobile, especially at
the rear of the track. Never rotate
trac k at high s peed.
Centrifu gal force could cause de-
bris, damaged or loose studs,
pieces of torn track , or an en-
tire severed t rac k to be vi ol ently
thrown backwards out of the tun-
nel wi th tremendous force, poss i-
bly resulting in the loss of a leg or
other s erious injury.
Start the engine and accelerate slightly
so that track barely turns. This must be
done in a short period
of tim e (about 5
seconds ) .
Check that the trac
k is well c entered;
equal distance on both s ides betwe en
edge s of track gui des and slider shoes.
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