BRP LYNX Commander 800R E-TEC Touratech, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
2. Lift rear of vehicle and support it off
the ground.
CAUTION Use proper lifting
techniques, notably using your legs
force. Do not attempt to lift the rear
of vehicle if it is above your limits.
3. Allow rear suspension to fully ex-
tend.
4. Use the TENSIOMETER (P/N 414
348 200).
414348200
5. Set deflection using bottom O-ring.
DEFLECTION
40 mm to 50 mm (1.5 in to 2 in)
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DEFLECTION SETTING
1. Bottom O-ring set to specification
6. Place upper O-ring to 0 kgf (0 lbf).
7. Position the tensiometer on track,
halfway between front and rear idler
wheels.
8. Push the tensiometer downwards
until bottom O-ring (deflection) be
aligned with the bottom of slider
shoe.
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1. Deflection O-ring aligned with slider shoe
9. Read load recorded by the upper
O-ring on the tensiometer.
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LOAD READING
1. Upper O-ring
10. Load reading must be as per the
following table.
TRACK ADJUSTMENT
SPECIFICATION
TRACK
DEFLECTION
SETTING
40 mm to 50 mm
(1.5 in to 2 in)
TRACK LOAD
READING
7.3 kgf (16 lbf)
11. If load reading is not in accordance
with the specification, adjust track
tension. Refer to
TRACK TEN-
SION ADJUSTMENT
.
NOTICE
Too much tension will
result in power loss and excessive
stresse on suspension components.
Track Tension Adjustment
1. Remove the tether cord cap from
engine cut-off switch.
2. Remove rear wheel caps (if so
equipped).
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