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Adjusting
1. Loosen the idler wheel bolts.
NOTE: To ensure proper track ten-
sion adjustment, perform all adjust-
ments
on
both
snowmobile.
2. If the deflection (distance between
the bottom of the wear strip and the
inside of the track) exceeds specifi-
cations, tighten the adjusting bolts to
take up excessive slack in the track.
3. If the distance between the bottom
of the wear strip and the inside sur-
face of the track is less than speci-
fied, loosen the adjusting bolts to
increase the slack in the track.
4. Check track alignment (see Track
Alignment section).
5. When proper track tension is
obtained, tighten idler wheel bolts
securely.
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sides
of
the
NOTE: Since track tension and
track alignment are interrelated,
always check both even if only one
adjustment seems necessary.
! WARNING
Always make sure the adjusting bolts
are snug against the axle and the
idler wheel bolts are tightened to
specifications. Failure to do so could
cause the track to become extremely
loose and, under some operating
conditions, allow the idler wheels to
climb over the track lugs forcing the
track against the tunnel causing the
track to "lock." If a track "locks"
during operation, severe personal
injury could result.
Track Alignment
Proper track alignment is obtained when
the outside of the rear idler wheels are
equal distance from the edge of the track.
Excessive wear to the idler wheels, drive
lugs, and track will occur if the track is
improperly aligned. BRP recommends
that the track alignment be checked once
a week or whenever the track tension is
adjusted.
Checking
! WARNING
Make sure the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the track is not
rotating before checking or adjust-
ing track alignment. Personal injury
could result if contact is made with a
rotating track.
1. Position the tips of the skis against a
wall; then using a shielded safety
stand, raise the rear of the snowmo-
bile off the floor making sure the
track is free to rotate.
! WARNING
The tips of the skis must be posi-
tioned against a wall or similar
object for safety.
2. Start the engine and accelerate
slightly. Use only enough throttle to
turn the track several revolutions.
SHUT ENGINE OFF.
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