Track Tension - Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600 Operator's Manual

! WARNING
Never operate the snowmobile
without the
panel secured in place.
4. Release the brake lever lock.

TRACK TENSION

Track tension is directly related to the
overall performance of the snowmobile.
If the track is too loose, it may slap
against the tunnel causing wear or it
may "ratchet" on the track drive sprock-
ets. 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 recommended range.
! WARNING
Track tension must be properly
maintained. Personal injury could
result if a track is allowed to
become excessively loose.
Checking Track
Tension
! WARNING
DO NOT attempt to check or adjust
track tension with engine running.
Turn ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. 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. Elevate the snowmobile on a
shielded safety stand high enough
to use a spring scale.
MAINTENANCE
belt guard/access
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 recommended
pressure. Measure the deflection
(distance) between the bottom of
the wear strip and the inside sur-
face of the track clip. Compare the
measurement with the chart.
Model
Crossfire@ 20 lb 44-51 mm
(1 3/4-2 in.)
M-Series @ 10 lb 51-64 mm
(2-2 1/2 in.)
 NOTE: On the M-Series models,
measurement is from the bottom
of the wear strip at the point of the
shock pad on the slide rail.
Adjusting Track
Tension
 NOTE: To ensure proper track
tension adjustment, perform all
adjustments on both sides of the
snowmobile.
0743-188
0743-191
After
Setup
Break-In
Tension
Tension
51-57 mm
(2-2 1/4 in.)
51-64 mm
(2-2 1/2 in.)
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