Track Alignment - Arctic Cat Crossfire 700 EFI (EB) 2006 Operator's Manual

2. If the deflection
between the bottom of the wear
strip and the inside of the track)
exceeds specifications, tighten
the adjusting bolts to take up
excessive slack in the track.
3. If the distance between the bot-
tom of the wear strip and the
inside surface of the track is
less than specified, loosen the
adjusting bolts to increase the
slack in the track.
4. Check track alignment (see
Track Alignment section).
5. When proper track tension is
obtained, tighten the adjusting
bolt jam nuts against the axle
housings.
NOTE: Since track tension and
track alignment are interrelated,
always check both even if only
one adjustment seems neces-
sary.
! WARNING
If jam nuts are not tightened
properly, the adjusting bolts
could loosen causing the track to
become extremely loose and,
under some operating condi-
tions, allow the idler wheels to
climb over the track lugs forcing
the track against the tunnel caus-
ing the track to "lock." If a track
"locks" during operation, severe
personal injury could result.

TRACK ALIGNMENT

Proper track alignment is obtained
when the rear idler wheels are equal
distance from the inner track drive
lugs. Excessive wear to the idler
wheels, drive lugs, and track will
occur if the track is improperly
aligned. Arctic Cat recommends that
the track alignment be checked once
a week or whenever the track ten-
sion is adjusted.
30
(distance
Checking Track Alignment
! WARNING
Make sure the ignition key is in
the OFF position and the track is
not rotating before checking or
adjusting track alignment. Per-
sonal injury could result if con-
tact is made with a rotating track.
1. Remove excess ice and snow
buildup from the track, track
drive sprockets, and the inside
of the skid frame.
2. Position the tips of the skis
against a wall; then using a
shielded safety stand, raise the
rear of the snowmobile off the
floor making sure the track is
free to rotate.
! WARNING
The tips of the skis must be posi-
tioned against a wall or similar
object for safety.
3. Start the engine and accelerate
slightly. Use only enough throt-
tle to turn the track several rev-
olutions. SHUT ENGINE OFF.
NOTE: Allow the track to coast
to a stop. DO NOT apply the brake
because it could produce an inac-
curate alignment condition.
4. When the track stops rotating,
check the relationship of the
rear idler wheels and the inner
track drive lugs. If the distance
from the rear idler wheels to the
inner track drive lugs is the
same on both sides, no adjust-
ment is necessary.
MAINTENANCE