Once the bolts are through the sprocket, coat the full length of the threads with red Loctite
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Put the nylock nuts and washers back on the bolts and torque to 40 ft.-lb.
Lay the front end of the tracks back on the front idler shaft
Place a pry bar through the cleats, over the front shaft and against the angled face of the
pontoon.
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This will hold the front end in place.
Before starting the machine, close the bypass/towing valve by turning the 5/8” hex head
bolt clockwise until it bottoms out.
Lay the rear track back on the sprocket, and use the engine to run the track back onto the
pontoon.
Use C-clamps to hold each end of the belt together
Put the washers, lock washers, and bolts back into the belts to hold the splice together.
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Do not put the drive lugs on yet.
