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Measuring the drive track deflection
1.
Lay the snowmobile on its side.
2.
Measure the drive track deflection with a
spring scale. Pull at the center of the drive
track with a force of 100 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf).
1. Spring scale
TIP
Measure the gap between the slide runner
and the edge of the track window. Measure
both sides.
1. Drive track deflection
2. Slide runner
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
2
Standard drive track deflection:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
3.
If the deflection is incorrect, adjust the
drive track.
Adjusting the drive track
1.
Loosen the rear axle nut.
1. Rear axle nut
2.
Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suit-
able stand to raise the drive track off the
ground.
3.
Start the engine and rotate the drive track
one or two turns. Stop the engine.
4.
Check the drive track alignment with the
slide runners. If the alignment is incorrect,
align the drive track by turning the left and
right adjusting nuts.
1. Slide runner
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