Track Tension - Polaris 600 HO RMK 155 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Track Tension

Moving parts can cut and crush body parts. When performing the checks and
adjustments recommended on the following pages, stay clear of all moving
parts. Never perform track measurement or adjustments with the engine run-
ning.
Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain cor-
rect tension and alignment.
Suspension
IQ RMK
NOTE:
Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up
and limber.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Lift the rear of the snowmobile and safely support it off the ground.
3. Place the recommended weight or downward pressure on the track
at the specified distance (see chart) ahead of the center of the rear
idler wheel.
NOTE:
Measure at the point where the weight is placed.
4. Check for specified slack between the wear surface of the track clip
and the plastic rail slide.
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WARNING
TRACK TENSION DATA CHART
Weight
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
Measurement
Location
16" (40 cm)
ahead of rear
idler shaft
Slack
Measurement
3/8"-1/2"
(1-1.3 cm)