Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 174

TROU B LE SH OOTING
Problem Condition Remedy
Edge of track is frayed. 1 . Track is misaligned. 1 . Set track tension and
alignment.
2.
Outer belts worn out
2.
I nstall new outer belt(s).
because of hourly usage.
3.
Track strikes rivets in
3.
Remove affected rivets that
tunnel, even though are too long and install
al ignment is correct. correct type rivet.
Track is grooved (worn) or 1. Track tension is too tight. 1. Set track tension and
burnt on inside surface of outer alignment.
belt(s).
2.
Rear idler wheels do not
2.
I nstall new rear idler wheels
turn or otherwise damaged. and set track tension and
alignment.
Track is grooved or gouged on 1.
Center brace( s) of skid 1. Repair skid frame center
center belt.
frame hanging down and brace and install new center
contacting inside surface of belt if damage is excessive.
center belt.
I nternal drive lugs worn on 1.
Track is misaligned. 1. Set track tension and
inside surface. alignment. If lugs are worn
excessively, install new
outer belt(s) .
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Track ratchets or hits on body 1 . Track tension is too loose. 1. Set track tension and
tunnel (top).
alignment.
2.
Track drive sprockets not
2.
I nstall new track drive and
timed in relation to drive replace outer belt(s) if drive
lugs. lugs are worn excessively.
3.
Track drive sprockets turn
3.
I nstall new track drive and
on shaft. replace outer belt(s) if drive
lugs are worn excessively.
4. Internal drive lugs worn 4. I nstall new outer belt(s) .
because of hourly usage.
Accelerated Hi-Fax Wear 1 . Slide rail(s) is bent. 1 . Straighten slide rail(s) or
install new skid frame.
2.
Badly worn cleat on surface
2.
Install new hi-fax and/ or
that contacts hi -fax. cleats.
3.
Track is misaligned.
3.
Set track tension and
alignment.
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