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BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo 1978 Series Operator's Manual page 22

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counter-clockwise direction. Left and
right adjuster blocks of each adjust-
ment must always be set at the same
elevation.
Lift rear of vehicle and support with a
mechanical stand. Allow slide to ex-
tend normally. Check the gap (see
specifications sheet) between slider
shoe and bottom inside of track. If
track tension is too loose, the track will
have a tendency to thump.
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CAUTION: Too much tension will
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result in power lossand excessive
stresses on suspension components.
If necessary to adjust, loosen or tighten
adjuster bolts located on inner side of
rear idler wheels. If correct tension is
unobtainable. Contact your dealer.
O
NOTE: Track tension and align-
ment are inter-related. Do not ad-
just one without the other.
Start the engine and accelerate slightly
so that track turns slowly. Check that
track is well centered and turns evenly.
Equal distance
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WARNING: Before checking
.... track alignment, ensure that the
track is free of all particles which could
be thrown out while track is rotating.
Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing
clear of track.
To correct, stop engine then loosen the
lock nuts and tigten the adjuster bolt
on side where track is closest to the
frame. Tighten lock nuts and recheck
alignment.
CAUTION: Never operate your
snowmobile with the air intake
silencer disconnected. Serious engine
damage will occur if this notice
is dis-
regarded.
The carburetor adjustments are:
A) Low Speed Mixture
B) Idle Speed

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