Track Condition; Track Tension And Alignment - BOMBARDIER Alpine 1987 Operator's Manual

Track condition
Lift rear of vehicle and support it off the
ground. (Place gear shift lever in for-
ward position). With the engine OFF,
rotate track manually and inspect con-
dition. If worn or cut, or if track fibers
are exposed, or if missing or defective
inserts are noted; contact your autho-
rized dealer .
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WARNING: Do not operate a
snowmobile with a cut, torn or
damaged track.
Track tension and alignment
Tension
Lift the rear of vehicle and support it off
the ground. Using a ruler, check track
tension.
.._.CAUTION: Too much tension
T
will result in power loss and ex-
cessive stresses on suspension com-
ponents.
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NOTE: If the track tension is too
loose, the track will have a ten-
dency to thump.
The deflection of each track should be
57 mm (2
1/4")
between top inside
edge of track and center of retaining
bolt at the second bogie wheel set from
rear.
Alignment
To adjust track use the following
procedure:
Loosen link plate spring lock nuts lo-
cated on inner side of link plate springs.
Turn adjuster bolts clockwise to tight-
en track, counterclockwise to slacken.
Adjuster bolt
A002005014
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NOTE: Track tension and align-
ment are inter-related. Do not ad-
just one without checking the other.
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WARNING: Before checking track
alignment, ensure that the track
is free of particles which could be
thrown out while track is rotating.
Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing
clear of track. Ensure nobody is stan-
ding near the vehicle.
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