Arctic Cat 2015 Pantera 7000, Service Manual

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5. Install the retaining plate seal onto the drive shaft;
then install the existing snap ring making sure it is
installed into the groove of the shaft.
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Track Tension
CHECKING
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.
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 proper pressure. Measure the deflec-
tion (distance) between the bottom of the wear strip
and the inside surface of the track clip. Measurement
should be 2 in.

NOTE: Measurement is from the bottom of the wear
strip at the point of the shock pad on the slide rail.
ADJUSTING

NOTE: To ensure proper track tension adjustment,
perform all adjustments on both sides of the snow-
mobile.
1. Loosen the idler wheel axle cap screws.
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2. If the deflection (distance between the bottom of the
wear strip and the inside surface of the track clip)
exceeds specifications, tighten the adjusting bolts to
take up excessive slack in the track.
3. If the distance between the bottom of the wear strip
and the inside surface of the track clip is less than
specified, loosen the adjusting bolts to increase the
slack in the track.
4. Check track alignment (see Track Alignment sub-
section in this section).
5. After proper track tension is obtained, tighten the
idler wheel axle cap screws to 34 ft-lb.

NOTE: Since track tension and track alignment are
interrelated, always check both even if only one
adjustment seems necessary.
Track Alignment

NOTE: Proper track alignment is when the rear idler
wheels are equidistant from the inner drive lugs on
the inside surface of the track.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING
1. Remove excess ice and snow buildup from the track,
track drive sprockets, and the inside of the skid
frame.
! 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 rotat-
ing track.
CAUTION
Always maintain track tension within recommended
specification.
! WARNING
Always make sure the adjusting bolts are snug
against the axle and the idler wheel cap screws and
the axle nut on the RR models are tightened to specifi-
cations. Failure to do so could cause the track to
become extremely loose and, under some operating
conditions, allow the idler wheels to climb over the
track lugs forcing the track against the tunnel causing
the track to “lock.” If a track “locks” during operation,
severe personal injury could result.
! WARNING
Make sure the ignition key is in the OFF position and
the track is not rotating before checking or adjusting
track alignment. Personal injury could result if contact
is made with a rotating track.