Drive Chain Inspection/Adjustment; Rear Axle (6X6 Middle Axle) Adjustment Procedure; Final Drive Chain; 6X6 Rear Axle Drive Chain Adjustment - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

Drive Chain Inspection/Adjustment
MAINTENANCE
Drive Chain
Never adjust or operate the vehicle with the rear drive chain slack out of the
1 1/4"
to
1 1/2"
(3 to 3.8 cm) specifica-
tion as severe damage to the transmission and drive components can result.
Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle slightly for-
ward to gain slack at the top side of the rear chain. Then pull up and
down on the chain. Total slack should be
1 1/4"
to
1 1/2"
(3 to 3.8
cm). If slack is not within specification, it must be adjusted.
Rear Axle (6x6 Middle Axle) Adjustment Procedure
1.
Loosen chain guard.
2. Loosen two eccentric locking bolts.
3. Insert a pin punch through the sprocket hub and into the eccen-
tric axle housing.
4.
Roll the vehicle ahead or back to adjust chain slack to the proper
dimension. Correct chain slack adjustment is 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" (3
to 3.8 cm) total at the midpoint.
5.
Tighten the eccentric locking bolts to 60 ft. Ibs.
6. Reinstall chain guard.
NOTE:
Reposition chain guide to allow 1/8/1 (.3 cm) clearance be-
tween sprocket and guide.
Final Drive Chain
Proper
Splicelink Clip
Opening
Position
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Rear Drive Chain Adjustment
2
CAUTION:
Never adjust or operate the vehicle with the drive chain slack out of the 1 1/4/1 to 1
1/2"
(3 to 3.8 cm)
specification. Severe damage to the transmission and drive components can result.
6x6 Rear Axle Drive Chain Adjustment
To adjust the rear axle drive chain on 6x6 models, loosen the rear most eccentric and rotate using the same meth-
od as outlined for the middle axle chain. Total slack, however, should be adjusted to
1/4"-1/2"
(.6-1.3 cm). Check
to be sure all cotter pins, cable ties, hose clamps, etc., are in place and in good condition.
Polaris Industries Inc.
2.39
1 1/4"
to
1 1/2"
(3 to 3.8 cm)
1/4"-1/2"
(.6-1.3 cm)
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