Track Tension - Polaris 2003 Pro X Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION/TRACK/TRACTION

Track Tension

Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and limber. Always inspect track alignment
after track tension adjustment.
1. Turn the machine off.
2. Lift the rear of the machine and safely support it off the
ground.
3. Place a 10 lb. (4.5 kg) downward pressure on the track at a
point approximately 16 (40.6 cm.) ahead of the center of
the rear idler wheel (D).
4. Check for11/4 -- 1 1/2 (3.175 -- 3.81 cm.) slack between the
inside of the track clip and the Hi-Fax (C). NOTE: Measure
at the point where the weight is hanging.
If the track needs adjustment:
5. Loosen rear idler shaft bolts (D) on both sides of the
machine.
6. Loosen track adjusting bolt locknuts (A).
7. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting bolts (B) evenly as
necessary to obtain proper track tension.
8. Tighten idler shaft bolts and adjuster bolt locknuts.
Track Tension Data
Suspension
(Refer to Chapter 1 for type)
Pro X 121"
7.32
Weight
10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 16 ahead of rear idler shaft
C
10 lb. Weight
(4.5 kg)
Measurement Location
Hi-fax
B A D
Track
Measurement
1 1/4 -- 1 1/2
(3.175 -- 3.81 cm.)