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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).
3. Inspect track alignment by looking through the track window to make sure
the rails are evenly spaced on each side. If the track runs to the left, loosen
the idler shaft bolt, then loosen the left locknut and tighten the left adjusting
bolt. If the track runs to the right, loosen the idler shaft bolt, then loosen the
right locknut and tighten the right adjusting bolt.
4. After adjustments are complete, tighten the locknuts and torque the idler
shaft bolt to specification.
5. Repeat steps 2-3 to verify proper alignment.
STEERING SYSTEM
The steering systems on POLARIS snowmobiles can be adjusted with ski toe
alignment. Improper toe alignment can cause erratic steering. Your authorized
POLARIS dealer can assist with adjustments.
Improper alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering control, resulting
in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change the ski alignment. Your
FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Improper fastener torque or front suspension component damage may cause
loss of steering control, resulting in serious injury or death. Your authorized
TORQUE
Idler Shaft Bolt
55 ft-lbs (75 N·m)
WARNING
authorized POLARIS dealer can assist.
WARNING
POLARIS dealer can assist.
MAINTENANCE
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