BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 309

Tension (bogie wheel), Elan, Spirit
With rear of vehicle blocked off the ground. check the
track tension at middle set of bogie wheels: 35 mm (1
i")
between top inside edge and bottom of foot board.
If applicable. ensure link plate springs are In the middle
position of the 3 position slotted anchors.
To correct track tension. loosen link plate spring lock
nuts on inner side of link plate springs. Turn adjuster
bolts clockwise to tighten track or counter-clockwise to
slacken.
Tighten link plate spring lock nuts.
Tension (bogie wheel), Alpine
With rear of vehicle blocked off the ground. check the
tension of each track: 57 mm (2*,') between top inside
edge and bolt of center wheel set.
Deflection should be measured between top inside edge
of track and center of bogie wheel set retaining bolt.
To correct track tension. loosen link plate spring lock
nuts on inner side of link plate springs. Turn adjuster
bolts clockwise to tighten track or counter-clockwise to
slacken.
Tighten link plate spring lock nuts.
SECTION 06
SUB-SECTION 05, (TRACK)
Tension (Slide Suspension)
With rear of vehicle blocked off the ground. check track
tension. A 13 mm (t") gap should exist between slider
shoe and bottom inside of track.
(0--=:::--1")
To adjust. loosen or tighten adjuster bolts located on
inner side of rear idler wheels.
Alignment (Bogie Wheel)
With rear of vehicle supported off the ground. start engine
and allow the track to rotate slowly.
Check If track is well centered and turns evenly on rear
sprockets. Distance between edge of track and link plate
must be equal on both sides. (If applicable. ensure link
plate springs are in the middle position of the 3 position
slotted anchors).
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WARNING: Before checking track alignment, en-
sure that the track is free of ali particles which
could be thrown out while track is rotating. Keep hands,
feet, tools and clothing clear of track.
Lock nut
Adjuster bolt
Same distance
Rotate track slowly and recheck alignment and tension.
To correct alignment. loosen link plate spring lock nut
on side where track is closest to the. link plate.
Turn track adjuster bolt on same Side. clockwise until
track re-aligns.
Tighten link plate spring lock nut.
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