Drift Skipper - Track Tension; Drift Skipper - Track Alignment - Polaris Playmate 1971 Shop Manual

6-3. Driftskipper
1. Track Tension - Lift the rear of the machine
and support if off the ground. Free play be·
tween the track and center of suspension unit
should be approximately one inch. (See arrows
on diagram.) If the track needs adjustment
loosen the lock nuts (B) and tighten or loosen
track adjusting screws (A) as required to pro-
vide equal adjustment on both sides of track.
When proper adjustments have been made,
tighten lock nuts.
2. Track Alignment - A periodic check should be
made to determine that the track is centered
and running evenly on the rear idler sprockets.
Misalignment can cause excessive sprocket wear.
Check by supporting rear of machine with track
off ground. Start engine and accelerate slowly
to turn track. If sprockets run close to or
against one side of track clips, tighten track ad-
justing screw (A) on that side of the track. Run
track slowly to check and readjust if necessary.
3. Drift Skipper Adjustment - See Figure 6-3
1. Normal setting, best for an average on all
snow conditions.
2. Perfect for any operator who desires more
weight transfer to the track and less weight
on the skis, this will provide better traction
but reduces maneuverability.
3 - 4. These holes are put in the part at the fact-
ory to make it interchangeable for either
side of the suspension rail. They are not to
be used in adjusting suspension.
Figure 6 - 3
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