Arctic Cat AC 120 2007, Operator'S Manual

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NOTE: Allow the track to coast
to a stop. DO NOT apply the brake
because it could produce an inac-
curate alignment condition.
4. When the track stops rotating,
check the relationship of the rear
idler wheels and the inner track
drive lugs. If the distance from the
rear idler wheels to the inner track
drive lugs is the same on both
sides, no adjustment is necessary.
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5. If the distances from the rear idler
wheels to the inner track drive lugs
are not the same on both sides, an
adjustment is necessary.
Adjusting Track
Alignment
1. On the side of the track which has
the inner track drive lugs closer to
the rear idler wheel, loosen the
idler wheel cap screw and the
adjusting bolt jam nut; then rotate
the adjusting bolt clockwise 1 to 1
1/2 turns.
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2. Check track alignment and con-
tinue adjustment until proper align-
ment is obtained.
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NOTE: Make sure correct track
tension is maintained after
adjusting track alignment (see
Track Tension section).
3. After proper track alignment is
obtained, tighten both the adjusting
bolt jam nut and the idler wheel
cap screw securely.
4. Field test the track under actual
conditions.
5. After the field test, check the align-
ment of the track. If additional
adjustment is necessary, repeat
Adjusting Track Alignment proce-
dure.
! WARNING
If a jam nut is not tightened prop-
erly, the adjusting bolt could
loosen causing the track to
become dangerously loose.