WARNING
Do not modify track, including the
installation of traction enhancing
products. At speed it may cause
the track to tear and separate from
vehicle posing a risk of severe in-
jury or death. Do not operate or
rotate a track if torn, damaged or
excessively worn (fibers showing).
Track Adjustments
NOTE: Track tension and alignment
are inter-related. Do not adjust one
without the other.
WARNING
– Never stand behind or near a ro-
tating track.
– Never spin the track at high
speed whenever off the ground.
Broken track or debris could be
projectedwithgreatforcewhich
could severe legs or cause other
serious injuries.
Tension
NOTE: Ride the snowmobile in snow
about 15 to 20 minutes prior to adjust-
ing track tension.
Remove the tether cord cap (DESS
key).
Lift rear of snowmobile and support
it with a wide-base snowmobile me-
chanical stand equipped with a protec-
tor back panel.
Allow the suspension to extend nor-
mally and check gap half-way between
front and rear idler wheels. Measure
between slider shoe bottom and in-
side of track. The gap should be as
given in the SPECIFICATIONS section.
If the track tension is too loose, track
will have a tendency to thump.
NOTE: A belt tension tester (P/N 414
348 200) may be used to measure de-
flection as well as force applied.
A00C07C
BELT TENSION TESTER
3
A32F39A
2
1
TYPICAL
1. ToptoolO-ringpositionedat7.3kg(16lb)
2. Push on top portion of tool until it contacts
the top O-ring
3. Measured track deflection
CAUTION: Too much tension will
result in power loss and excessive
stresses on suspension compo-
nents.
To Adjust Track Tension:
– Remove the tether cord cap (DESS
key).
– Loosen the rear idler wheel retain-
ing screws.
– Loosen the lock nuts (on so
equipped models), then turn ad-
justment screws to adjust.
If correct tension is unattain
able, con-
tact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
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