Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1, Operator'S Manual

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34 MAINTENANCE
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 snowmobile off the
floor making sure the track is
free to rotate.
3. Start the engine and accelerate
slightly. Use only enough throt-
tle to turn the track several rev-
olutions. SHUT ENGINE OFF.
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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 rear idler
wheels are centered between
the inner track drive lugs, no
adjustment is necessary.
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5. If the idler wheels are not cen-
tered 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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2. Check track alignment and con-
tinue adjustment until proper
alignment is obtained.
! 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
positioned against a wall or
similar object.
! WARNING
DO NOT stand behind the snow-
m ob i l e o r n e ar t he ro t a t i n g
track. NEVER run the track at
high speed when the track is
suspended.