Track Tension - Arctic Cat XF 7000 Operator's Manual

Removing Drive Belt
NOTE: Changing a drive belt can be
done by the snowmobile owner if qual-
ified to do so. If the owner does not
feel qualified, take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for this service. This service is
at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
1. Turn ignition key to the OFF position
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Set the brake lever lock.
3. Open the left-side access panel.
4. Remove the cap screw, lock washer,
washer, and sheave adjuster from the
end of the driven clutch; then remove
the sheave adjuster from the cap
screw.
NOTE: Verify the shims and O-ring
are not removed from the adjuster.
5. Remove the lock washer and flat
washer from the cap screw and reverse
the sheave adjuster.
6. Install the cap screw into the driven
clutch; then tighten the cap screw until
the movable sheave opens far enough to
allow the belt to be removed.
7. Remove the drive belt from the driven
clutch first; then from the drive clutch.
NOTE: Before installing the drive
belt, use a suitable cleaning solvent to
thoroughly clean the sheaves.
Installing Drive Belt
NOTE: If a new drive belt is being
installed, see Drive Belt Break-In sub-
section in the General Information
section.
42
1. Place the drive belt (so the part num-
ber can be read and the arrows are fac-
ing the front of the snowmobile)
between the sheaves of the drive
clutch first; then between the sheaves
of the driven clutch.
2. Install the cap screw, lock washer,
washer, and sheave adjuster back into
the driven clutch. Tighten the cap
screw (threads coated with blue Loc-
tite #243) to 20 ft-lb.
3. Install the left-side access panel.
! WARNING
Never operate the snowmobile with-
out the belt guard/access panel
secured in place.
4. Release the brake lever lock.

Track Tension

Track tension is directly related to the
overall performance of the snowmobile.
If the track is too loose, it may slap
against the tunnel causing wear or it may
“"ratchet”" on the track drive sprockets. If
extremely loose, the idler wheels may
climb over the track lugs forcing the
track against the tunnel causing the track
to “"lock.”" Arctic Cat recommends that
the track tension be checked daily during
0743-395
the first 300 miles of operation and once
a week thereafter and adjusted according
to need. The track will stretch and take a
“"set”" during break-in. Track deflection
must be maintained within the recom-
mended range.
! WARNING
Track tension must be properly main-
tained. Personal injury could result if
a track is allowed to become exces-
sively loose.
Checking Track Tension
! WARNING
DO NOT attempt to check or adjust
track tension with engine running.
Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
Personal injury could result from
contact with a rotating track.
1. Remove excess ice and snow buildup
from the track, track drive sprockets,
and the inside of the skid frame.