Track Tension - Arctic Cat 2007 Operator's Manual

! WARNING
Never operate the snowmobile
without the belt guard/access
panel secured in place.
5. Release the brake lever lock.

TRACK TENSION

Track tension is directly related to the
overall performance of the snowmo-
bile. If the track is too loose, it may
slap against the tunnel causing wear or
it may "ratchet" on the track drive
sprockets. If extremely loose, the idler
wheels may climb over the track lugs
forcing the track against the tunnel
causing the track to "lock." Arctic Cat
recommends that the track tension be
checked daily during the first 300
miles of operation and once a week
thereafter and adjusted according to
need. The track will stretch and take a
"set" during break-in. Track deflection
must be maintained within the recom-
mended range.
! WARNING
Track tension must be properly
maintained.
could result if a track is allowed
to become excessively loose.
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Personal injury
Checking Track
Tension
! WARNING
DO NOT attempt to check or
adjust track tension with engine
running. Turn ignition key to the
OFF position. Personal injury
could result from contact 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. Place the snowmobile up on a
shielded safety stand. Check to
make sure the track is 5-8 cm (2-3
in.) off the floor.
3. At mid-point of the track (on the
bottom side), hook a spring scale
around a track clip; then pull
down on the scale to the recom-
mended pressure. Measure the
deflection (distance) between the
bottom of the wear strip and the
inside surface of the track clip.
Compare the measurement with
the chart.
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