BOMBARDIER ELAN 3042 1985 Shop Manual page 450

To adjust loosen the rear idler wheel retaining screw (not
required on Citation LS. LSE . models! and the adjuster
bolt lock nut; then loosen or lighten the adjuster bolts
located on the 1nner side of the rear idler wheels
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NOTE: If the track tension is too loose . the track
will have a tendency to thump .
Alignment (bogie wheel all models)
With rear of vehicle supported off the ground . start en-
gine and allow the track to rotate slowly
Check if track is well centered and turns evenly on rear
sprockets D1stance between edge of track and link plate
must be equal on both sides . Of applicable. ensure link
plate springs are in the middle posit ion of the 3 position
slotted anchors!
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WARNING: Before checking track alignment, en-
sure that the track is free of all particles which
could be thrown out while track is rotating. Keep
hands, feet, tools and clothing clear of track.
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Lock nut
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Rotate track slowly and recheck alignment and tension .
To correct alignment, loosen link plate spring lock nut
on side where track is closest to the lmk plate
Turn track adjuster bolt on same side. clockw1se until
track re-aligns .
Tighten link plate spring lock nut.
Section 05 SUSPENSION
Sub-section 08 (TRACK)
Alignment (slide suspension all models)
With rear of veh1cle supported off the ground , start
engine and allow the track to rotate slowly
Check that tra ck is well centered and turns evenly . To
correct, stop engine then loosen the lock nuts and tigh-
ten the adjuster bolt on side where guides are farthest
to slide Tighten lock nuts and recheck alignment.
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WARNING: Before checking track alignment, en-
sure that the track is free of all particles which
could be thrown out while track is rotating. Keep
hands, tools, feet and clothing clear of track .
TRACK INSERT INSTALLATION
Using #529 004 500 tool (with two standard
jigs)
Tilt vehicle on its s1de to expose the track notches then
place insert 1nto position .
0 NOTE: Keep the same actual pi tch between cleat
guides .
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