Arctic Cat 660 cc, Service Manual

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3. When the track stops rotating, check the relation-
ship of the track guide clips and the wear strips. If
the distance from the track guide clips to the wear
strips is the same on both sides, no adjustment is
necessary.
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4. On the side of the track, which has the wear strips
closer to the track guide clips, loosen the adjusting
bolt jam nut; then rotate the adjusting bolt clock-
wise 1-1 1/2 turns.
5. Continue to check the track alignment and make
the necessary adjustments until proper alignment
is obtained.
6. After proper track alignment is obtained, lock the
jam nut against the axle housing.
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NOTE: Make sure correct track tension is main-
tained after adjusting track alignment.
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NOTE: Field test the track under actual condi-
tions and after the field test, check track alignment
and track tension; adjust as necessary.
Overload Springs
To either engage or disengage the spring tension
blocks, use the Spring Block Tool, a spark plug socket,
and a screwdriver and rotate the spring blocks to the
desired position. Both spring blocks must be in the
same position (either engaged or disengaged).
Repair Procedure 3 -
Track/Rear Suspension
This Track/Rear Suspension sub-section (Repair Pro-
cedure 3) has been organized so each procedure can be
completed individually and efficiently. Each sub-sec-
tion has (as necessary) Removing, Disassembling,
Cleaning and Inspecting, Assembling, and Installing
procedures. Some components may vary from model
to model. The technician should use discretion and
sound judgment when removing and installing compo-
nents.
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NOTE: Some illustrations and photographs used
in this sub-section are used for clarity purposes
only and are not designed to depict actual condi-
tions.
Removing
Skid Frame
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NOTE: Many service procedures can be per-
formed without removing the skid frame. Closely
observe the note introducing each sub-section for
this important information.
1. Loosen the jam nuts and two track-tension adjust-
ing bolts.
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! CAUTION
In this sub-section, it will be necessary to tip the
snowmobile on its side for accessing some
components; however, the snowmobile should
not be tipped on its side in excess of a 70° angle.
If tipped on its side in excess of a 70° angle (or
upside down at all), return the snowmobile to the
upright position and immediately see Tipped
Snowmobile sub-section in Section 1 of this
manual for proper procedure to follow.