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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 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 sec-
tion).
5. After
proper
track
tension
is
obtained, tighten the adjusting bolt
jam nuts against the axle housings.
NOTE: On the Bearcat XT, tighten
the rear axle cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
NOTE: Since track tension and
track
alignment
are
interrelated,
always check both even if only one
adjustment seems necessary.
Track Alignment
Proper track alignment is obtained when
the rear idler wheels are equal distance
from the inner track drive lugs. Excessive
wear to the idler wheels, drive lugs, and
track will occur if the track is improperly
aligned. Arctic Cat recommends that the
track alignment be checked once a week
or whenever the track tension is adjusted.
Checking Track Alignment
1. Remove
excess
ice
and
snow
buildup from the track, track drive
sprockets, and the inside of the skid
frame.
2. Position the tips of the skis against a
wall; then using a shielded safety
stand, raise the rear of the snowmo-
bile off the floor making sure the
track is free to rotate.
3. Start the engine and accelerate
slightly. Use only enough throttle to
turn the track several revolutions.
SHUT ENGINE OFF.
NOTE: Allow the track to coast to a
stop.
DO
NOT
apply
the
brake
because it could produce an inaccu-
rate alignment condition.
4. When the track stops rotating, check
the relationship of the rear idler
wheels and the inner track drive lugs.
If the rear idler wheels are centered
between the inner track drive lugs, no
adjustment is necessary.
! WARNING
If jam nuts are not tightened properly,
the adjusting bolts could loosen
causing
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 per-
sonal 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.
! WARNING
The tips of the skis must be posi-
tioned against a wall or similar object.
! WARNING
DO NOT stand behind the snowmo-
bile or near the rotating track. NEVER
run the track at high speed when the
track is suspended.
