Track Servicing; Track Removal - Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual

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TRACK DRIVE I NSTALLA TION
5.
Remove rubber filler plug and check plug
from chaincase cover. Install chaincase cover
and gasket to backing plate with 3 thumb
screws and washers, Fig. V -115.
6. Fill chaincase with 8 ounces of Arctic chain
lube, Fig. V-115, using a funnel. Chain lube is
to be at the point of overflowing in check
plug hole, Fig. V-115. Install rubber filler plug
and check plug.
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CAUTION
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Be sure chaincase cover and gasket are installed
evenly and a good seal exists between chaincase
cover and backing plate. If, after filling
crankcase with chain lube and a leak develops
due to an improper seal, mechanical damage
will occur because of improper chain and
sprocket lubrication.
Fig. V·115
TRACK SERVICING
General
The track is composed of three belts, held together
by three-quarter-Iength cleats which are riveted to
the track belts. Both outer belts have molded in-
ternal drive lugs on the inside surface. These drive
lugs engage with the track drive shaft sprockets to
provide efficient, smooth power transfer. The track
not only drives the snowmobile but acts as a
cushion to absorb minor impacts, and working in
conjunction with the brake, exerts a drag on the
snow surface to aid in slowing down or stopping.
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Note: When the molded internal drive lugs
become worn on one side because of hourly
usage, the track can be reversed to get maximum
track life.
TRACK REMOVAL
Remove Track
Equipment Necessary: Cardboard, 1/8-1 nch Allen
Wrench, 5/16 x 1/8-lnch Flat End Punch, Hammer,
Hoist, 1/2-lnch Socket, Screwdriver Having
1/4-lnch Blade and 3/4-lnch Open End Wrench
1. Remove chaincase cover and bottom sprocket
(see Remove Chaincase Cover and Bottom
Sprocket, page VA6).
2.
Remove skid frame and track drive shaft (see
Remove Skid Frame and Track Drive Shaft,
page VA7).
Note: At this time the track drive shaft and
track are removed from between the tu nnel.
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