Track Tension - Polaris 2000 Universal Snow Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE

Track Tension

Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct tension
and alignment.
Tension adjustments should be
made only after the track is
warmed up and limber.
1. Turn the machine off.
2. Lift the rear of the machine
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 hanging.
4. Check for specified slack
between the wear surface of
the track clip and the plastic
hi-fax (C).
If the track needs adjustment:
5. Loosen rear idler shaft bolt
(D).
6. Loosen locknuts (A) (except on models with Xtra Lite suspension).
7. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws (B) as necessary to provide equal
adjustment on both sides of the track.
8. Repeat measurement on the other side of the track. NOTE: Check more
frequently when machine is new.
9. Start machine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolutions, let the track
stop rotating by itself (do not apply brakes).
10. Check track alignment (side to side) by comparing the distance from the guide
clip to Hi-fax on both sides. Readjust until centered.
11. Tighten Locknuts (A)
12. Tighten Idler Shaft Bolt (D)
90
XTRA 10
Hi-fax
B A D
weight
C
Track
WIDETRAK
B
A
C weight
D