Power Slide Track Tension; Power Slide Track Alignment - Polaris Playmate 1971 Shop Manual

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6- 2. Power Slide
1. Track Tension - lift the rear of the machine
and support if off the ground. Proper free play
of track can be determined by exerting approxi-
mately fifteen pounds of pull downward on the
center of the track. Use a scale and attach to a
cleat taking one side at a time. Distance be-
ween the track and slide rail should be approxi-
mately one inch. (See arrows in drawing.) If
the track needs adjustment, loosen lock nuts
(A) and tighten or loosen the track adjusting
screws (8) as necessary to provide equal ad-
justment on both sides of the track.
2. Track Alignment - A periodic check should be
made to determine that the track is centered
and running evenly on the slide rails. Misalign-
ment will cause excessive wear to the track and
the slide rail. Check by supporting the rear of
the machine with the track off the ground.
Start the engine and accelerate slowly to turn
the track. If the track runs to the left, tighten
the left side track adjusting screw, if to the
right, the right adjusting screw. Again run the
track slowly and readjust if necessary. Tighten
lock nuts (A).
3. Ride Adjustment - The Power Slide Suspension
is easily adjusted for a firmer ride by placing the
leading leg of the suspension spring in the upper
hooks of the mounting brackets (C).
4. Maintenance - With the rear of your Polaris
Snowmobile supported off the ground, rotate
the track by hand to check for broken, bent
or missing cleats. Replace as soon as possible
to avoid damage to track or suspension system.
Make it a periodic practice to check for loose
bolts and nuts on the suspension system.
NEVER make this maintenance check with the
engine running.
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