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ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: After the first use of the vehicle, the
adjustment settings (track tension, alignment and
angle of attack) on each Track System must be re-
verified. Incorrect adjustments can decrease the
performance of the System and produce
premature wear on certain components.
NOTE: To make the following adjustments, position
the vehicle on a flat and level surface.
ANGLE OF ATTACK - FRONT SYSTEMS
To obtain the correct angle of attack on front
Track Systems, perform the following:
• Orient the steering wheel and Track Systems
straight ahead
• Temporarily apply pressure to the front of the
track to make stay flat on the ground
• Stabilizing arm (
1
) must be attached to front
anchor bracket (
2
) mounted on vehicle. Figure 4.
Figure 4
• A Bubble Level (
1
) is attached to the inside of
the front frames. A perfectly centered bubble is
needed to adjust the angle of attack correctly.
See Figure 5.
.
Figure 5
NOTE: Before each measurement, temporarily apply
light pressure to the front of the track to make
sure that it stays flat on the ground.
• Loosen jam nut (
1
). Adjust length of rod end (
2
)
by rotating the steering limiter support plate on
(
3
) the stabilizing arm. Use a 30 mm [1 3/16 in]
wrench to rotate support plate to obtain a
perfectly centered bubble in the level. Refer to
Figure 6.
NOTE: The stabilizing arms on front Track Systems
incorporate a steering limiter support plate (
3
)
which is bent. This plate should be positioned
inwards, towards the vehicle.
Figure 6
• When angle of attack is correctly set, tighten
the jam nut (
1
) back against the stabilizing arm
to 40 N•m [30lb•ft] of torque. See Figure 7.
CAUTION: Follow the recommended torque when
tightening the jam nut. Overtightening the nut
might damage the rod end.
Figure 7
• Once the centered bubble in the level indicates
that the angle of attack is correct, double-check
the setting by validating the distance from the
top of the back tires to the ground. Figure 8.
