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CAMSO X4S Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
CAMSO X4S TRACK SYSTEM
FOR ALL-TERRAIN / SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLES
1099-01-1754

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL CAMSO X4S TRACK SYSTEM FOR ALL-TERRAIN / SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLES 1099-01-1754...
  • Page 2 Installation Guidelines prior to assembling, installing and using the Track System. CAUTION: The X4S Track System by Camso is first and foremost designed to provide the best performance in terms of traction and floatation in conditions of extreme terrain such as deep snow and mud.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................1 SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    No matter where or in what conditions, get there and • ATV and SxS Track Systems are designed to back safely with your Camso track systems. reduce ground pressure and increase vehicle Ready to benefit from optimal traction, mobility, traction.

  • Page 5: Safety

    CAUTION: Do not remove the warning sticker from the frame. If a sticker is damaged, have it replaced assembly bolt under any circumstance. The bolt is at an authorized Camso dealer. used to assemble and align the tensioner with the frame. Tensioner re-alignment is necessary if this bolt is loosened.
  • Page 6 Driving a vehicle equipped with such a System and efficiently make the best of the Camso X4S requires particular precautions and a knowledge of Track System. proper driving techniques of such vehicles. An...

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • A BAD break-in period can generate smoke, odors of burned rubber as well as plastic deposits on the sprocket and/or the frame. HINTS AND TIPS • Before leaving for an excursion, make sure to bring with you the following: 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 16 mm, 17 mm, and 19 mm wrenches and WARNING sockets, an ax, a shovel, a tow cable, a lifting...
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEEP DESCENTS DESCENDING AND BEING STUCK IN REVERSE CAUTION: It is not advisable to change direction CAUTION: If the rear Track Systems get stuck in the during steep descents. This can lead to a serious snow, avoid moving or towing the vehicle in reverse malfunction of the vehicle’s steering system and to ease it from its position, as this could lead to a Track Systems.
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DRIVING OVER AN OBSTACLE TALLER DRIVING OVER A STEEP RIDGE THAN 30 cm [12 in] CAUTION: It is not advisable to attempt to drive over an obstacle, such as a tree trunk, big rock or steep CAUTION: It is not advisable to attempt to drive ridge that could lodge itself between the front and over an obstacle taller than 30 cm [12 in], such as a the rear Track Systems and immobilize the vehicle.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATION OF TOWING CABLE TOWING A VEHICLE OUT OF THE SNOW CAUTION: If your vehicle must be towed out of the CAUTION: If your vehicle must be towed out of the snow, do not secure the towing cable on the Track snow, never tow it in the direction in which you were Systems.
  • Page 11 STROKE ON ROUGH TERRAIN CAUTION: Never exceed anti-rotation stroke of front or rear Track Systems. System or vehicle failure may occur. Camso recommends always riding on terrain that fully supports the Track System. TRACK SYSTEM OPERATING IN WATER OR MUD...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS OFFSETS ON VEHICLE Installation of a Track System on a vehicle creates TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS offsets in length, height and width. The offsets are illustrated in the figure below and their dimensions The table below contains the recommended torque are specified in the accompanying table.

  • Page 13: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS NOTE : Before each measurement, temporarily apply light pressure to the front of the track to make sure that it stays flat on the ground. CAUTION: After the first use of the vehicle, the adjustment settings (track tension, alignment and •...

  • Page 14: Angle Of Attack - Rear Systems

    ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Once the angle of attack on the front systems is set, verify once again to confirm the adjustment. Figure 8 • Loosen nut (3) compressing stabilizing rod spring. See Figure 9. Figure 7 BASIC TUNING (Front Track Systems) •...
  • Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS • Loosen anti-rotation bracket bolts (3) to allow the anti-rotation retainer (4) to rotate on its axis. See Figure 14. Figure 11 • IMPORTANT: Double-check minimum distance between nut and stabilizing Figure 14 arm guide. Re–adjust as needed. Figure 12. •...

  • Page 16: Alignment

    ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT • Re-tighten anti-rotation bracket bolts (3) to 50 N•m [37 lb-ft] of torque. See Figure 17. Parallelism must be adjusted with the ATV on the ground, driving the vehicle forward about 3 meters [10 ft.] and measuring toe–in distance. Refer to Figure 18.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment Method To adjust the vehicle’s steering system, first loosen coupling rod nuts (1), then screw or unscrew the coupling rod (2) an equal number of revolutions on both sides of the vehicle. Re- tighten nuts when adjustment is complete. See Figure 19 or Figure 20.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTMENTS Measure A: Measure the distance inside the front Measure B: Measure the distance inside the rear Ø202 mm wheels on the front Track Systems. Ø202 mm wheels on the front Track Systems. See See figures 21, 22 and 23. figures 24, 25 and 26.

  • Page 19: Track Tension

    ADJUSTMENTS TRACK TENSION NOTE: The track tension testing tool, shown below in Figure 29, can be purchased through an authorized Camso dealer. Part #2000-00-3125. WARNING The tensioner assembly bolt must never be loosened while adjusting the track tension. This bolt is designed for assembly and alignment of the tensioner with the frame.

  • Page 20: Tracks - Installation Direction

    STORAGE TRACKS - INSTALLATION DIRECTION Before storing the Track System, it is important to perform the recommended annual maintenance Front track: can be installed in both direction. tasks. Refer to the maintenance chart of page 18, Figure 31. section Intervals - column 200 Hrs / Annual. To avoid deterioration of mechanical components due to potential prolonged exposition to water, sand, salt or other similar contaminant, it is...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Camso recommends not using a brake WARNING cleaning solvent to clean the Track System. This may damage sealing components and stickers. Do not insert hands or feet into or near the System unless the engine is off, and the vehicle is The maintenance schedule has been established stopped with the security brake engaged.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Some of the repair or maintenance • Bolt Torque: Check the torque of critical bolts tasks require petroleum-based identified in the exploded views of the system. products, such as oils or greases, that should not Refer to the central pages of the User Manual. be handled directly with unprotected hands.
  • Page 23 NOTE: The Wheel extractor shown below in Figure 34 can be purchased through an authorized • Cracks: Visually inspect frames for presence Camso dealer. Part #2000-00-1050. of cracks or defects that can impair proper operation of the Track System. Replace components if damaged.

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION WHEEL SEALS & SHAFTS WHEELS & BEARINGS HUB SEAL HUB HOUSING HUB - SPEED SLEEVE TRACK TENSIONER ANTI-ROTATION ARM...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION WHEEL SEAL LUBRICATION (narrow Ø134 mm wheels) The maintenance chart on page 18 includes Install new seal on clean, dry wheel shaft at mid- lubrication maintenance to perform on the point on bearing seat. Track Systems. Refer following recommendations for optimal lubrication.
  • Page 26 REFERENCE “B” REFERENCE “C” LUBRICATION - WHEELS & BEARINGS Camso recommends pouring 5 cc of oil under HUB BEARING SEAL LUBRICATION wheel caps and between the two wheel bearings, Apply evenly 1.5 to 2 cc of grease between the at every maintenance interval.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE REFERENCE “D” REFERENCE “F” HUB LUBRICATION FRAME TUBING - TENSIONER SIDE Following replacement of hub bearings and/or re- Slide the tensioner to its furthest point out. Apply installation of hub, pour 25 cc of oil through hole evenly a thin coat of grease, oil or spray lubricant on top of hub housing intended for this purpose.

  • Page 28: Wear

    MAINTENANCE WEAR LUBRICATION OF STABILIZING ARM GUIDES - RIGID SUSPENSION Rubber dampers (Stabilizing arms) Apply spray lubricant to the stabilizing arm guide and threaded shaft, on Track Systems with an Check wear and damage on rubber dampers anti-rotation mechanism designed for vehicles mounted on the stabilizing arms.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE Track Wheels (Ø134mm - narrow) Verify wear also on narrow Ø134mm wheels Wear external profile impacts track located on the inside of rear Track System units, performance directly. Important wear on profiles especially on interior guidance strip. Replace means less traction. Replace track if you notice a wheels also if rolling band narrows to a width of significant loss of performance.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE Urethane cones (Stabilizers) Sprocket Check condition of urethane cones mounted on Check wear on Sprocket by measuring sprocket stabilizer shaft. Replace both of them, if they teeth as illustrated on Figure 43. Replace show oval wear on the bore, cracks or are sprocket if dimensions are less than 19 mm.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE CORRECTION Try to free the wheel and replace it if Blocked wheel necessary Correct Track System alignment. Refer to Misalignment of System Overheating of System Adjustments section in User Manual guiding components (burned rubber Vary your turning radius and seek areas plastic odor) Constant turning that can help lubricate the System...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE CORRECTION Remove any debris that could prevent Presence of debris in the system proper operation of the System Severe and localized wear on a wheel (flat Replace part spot) Remove ice/snow build-up. Storing the vehicle at temperatures higher than 0°C Frozen sprocket or wheel might be required.

  • Page 33: 2-Year Limited Warranty

    Camso. ® The Camso X4S Track System is covered by a 8) Damage resulting from an accident, incident, manufacturer warranty (warranty).

  • Page 34: Ce'' Declaration Of Conformity

    Camso Inc. MANUFACTURER: 4162, rue Burrill, Local A, Shawinigan (Québec), Canada G9N 0C3 ADDRESS: WEB SITE: www.camso.co HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE PRODUCT SERIES: X4S Track System PRODUCT: CUSTOMER: IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS: NUMBER: TITLE: DATE: IEC/IEEE 82079-1...

  • Page 35: Environment

    Track Systems come to the end of their life. PATENTS The Camso X4S System is covered by the following patents: • CA 2 405 908 • CA 2 493 181 • CA 147 901 •...

  • Page 36: Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FRONT SYSTEMS...
  • Page 37 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS REAR SYSTEMS...
  • Page 38 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE THREAD LOCKER 50 N-m 70 N-m - REAR - INDEPENDENT 75 N-m SUSPENSION 40 N-m TORQUE THREAD LOCKER TORQUE @ 50 N-m + THREAD LOCKER 50 N-m - REAR - 50 N-m RIGID SUSPENSION 50 N-m TORQUE @ 40 N-m + THREAD LOCKER 50 N-m...

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