Polaris 800 INDY XC 129 2019 Owner's Manual page 124

MAINTENANCE
5. Check for specified slack between the wear surface of the track clip and the
plastic slider. Refer to the Track Tension Data Chart above.
If the track needs adjustment:
6. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.
7. Loosen the locknuts.
8. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws to provide equal adjustment on
both sides of the track.
9. Repeat the measurement on the other side of the track.
Check more frequently when the snowmobile is new.
10. Start the engine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolutions. Let the
track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).
11. Check track alignment (see page 122) and adjust as necessary.
12. Tighten the locknuts.
13. Tighten the idler shaft bolt.
TRACK ALIGNMENT
Periodically check that the track is
centered and running evenly on the
q
slide rails . Misalignment will cause
excessive wear to the track and slide
rail.
1. Safely support the rear of the snowmobile with the track off the ground.
2. Start the engine and apply a small amount of throttle until the track turns
slowly at least five complete revolutions. Stop the engine and let the track
come to a stop (do not apply brakes).
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TIP
TORQUE
35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm)