BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 379

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To adjust. Loosen the rear idler wheel retaining screw
and the adjuster bolt lock nut; the loosen or tighten the
adjuster bolts located on the inner side of the rear idler
wheels.
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NOTE: If the track tension is too loose, the track
will have a tendency to thump.
Tension (for Blizzard 5500 MX and Sonic MX)
Lift rear of vehicle and support it with a stand. Allow the
track to extend normally. Adjust the gap between track
and slider shoe between 10 mm & 13 mm
(3/8"
&
1/2")
when pulling down on the track with a force of 3 kg (6.5
Ibs).
10 mm to 13 mm
13/8"
to
112")
_ CAUTION: Too much or too little tension will
" result in power loss and excessive stresses on sus-
pension components.
SECTION 05 SUSPENSION
SUB-SECTION 05 (TRACK)
To adjust, loosen the rear idler wheel retaining screw
and the adjuster bolt lock nut, then loosen or tighten the
adjuster bolts.
O NOTE: If the track tension is too loose, the track
will have a tendency to thump.
Alignment (bogie wheel all models)
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 all particles which
could be thrown out while track is rotating. Keep hands,
feet, tools and clothing clear of track .
(TYPICAL)
Lock nut
Same distance
Rotate track slowly and recheck alignment and tension.
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