ADULT SECTION Maintenance WARNING Your snowmobile is propelled by a revolving track, which must be partially exposed for proper operation. Serious injuries may be caused by the operator’s hands, feet or clothing becoming entangled in the track. Be alert. Always sit properly on the seat. Track and Suspension Under normal conditions moderate track tension should be maintained during summer storage. The rear of the machine should be supported off the ground to allow free hanging of the track. Track Tension Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct tension and alignment. Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and limber. Hi-fax 1.
Turn the machine off. 2. Lift the rear of the machine and safely support it off the ground. 3. Hang a 10 pound weight 8 inches from the center of the rear idler wheel. The deflection at this point with this amount of weight should measure 3/4 between the bottom of hi-fax and the inside of the track. NOTE: Measure at the point where the weight is hanging. D Track B Weight C 8 4. Check for specified slack between the wear surface of the track clip and the plastic hi-fax (C). 67