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5. If the idler wheels are not centered
between the inner track drive lugs,
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
adjusting bolt jam nut; then rotate
the adjusting bolt clockwise 1 to 1 1/
2 turns.
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NOTE: On the Bearcat XT, the rear
axle cap screws must also be loos-
ened.
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2. Check track alignment and continue
adjustment until proper alignment is
obtained.
NOTE: Make sure correct track
tension is maintained after adjust-
ing track alignment.
3. After proper track alignment is
obtained, tighten the adjusting bolt
jam nut against the axle housing.
NOTE: On the Bearcat XT, tighten
the rear axle cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
4. Field test the track under actual con-
ditions.
5. After the field test, check the align-
ment of the track. If additional adjust-
ment is necessary, repeat Adjusting
Track Alignment procedure.
Suspension
The suspension should be adjusted for
the operational needs and riding prefer-
ence of the operator.
The front shock springs determine the
amount of ski pressure and the reaction
of the front suspension to rough terrain.
The amount of ski pressure can also be
changed by adjusting the length of the
skid frame front arm limiter straps.
The rear springs influence the load carry-
ing capability of the snowmobile and
should be adjusted for the weight and rid-
ing preference of the operator.
Adjusting Front (Ski)
Shock Springs (Bearcat
XT)
The front (ski) shock springs are individ-
ually adjustable for the terrain conditions
and driving style of the operator. The
spring adjuster/adjuster nut has been set
at the factory so the correct amount of
threads are exposed between the adjuster/
nut and the threaded shock housing/body
as an initial setting. Additional ski pres-
sure can be obtained by tightening the
spring tension; ski pressure can be
decreased by relaxing spring tension.
! 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.
