TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Potential Cause
Correction
Abnormal vibration
Debris in system
Clean/remove all debris.
Severe, localized wheel
wear (flat spot)
Replace the part.
Frozen sprocket or
wheel
Remove ice/snow build-up. Store vehicle at
temperatures above 32° F. (0° C).
Beginning of derailing
Verify system alignment. Ensure track is
properly guided by wheels and track guide.
Adjust as needed. See pages 22-23.
Soiled hubs when system
was installed
Remove system, clean hub surfaces,
reinstall system.
Damaged hub bearing
or wheel bearing
Replace damaged bearings; always replace
bearings annually/every 100 hours as
recommended.
Damage to hub or track
system due to impact or
abusive use
Replace damaged parts.
Unstable behavior
Incorrect angle of attack
adjustments
Adjust front and rear track angle of attack. See
pages 18-21.
Incorrect system
alignment
Adjust system alignment. See pages 22-23.
Track tension too high
Adjust track tension. See page 24-25.
Overheated guiding
components
(burned rubber
odor)
Blocked wheel
Attempt to free wheel; replace if
necessary.
Incorrect system
alignment
Adjust system alignment. See pages 22-23.
Constant turning
Vary turning radius; operate in lubricated
environment.
Constant operation in ruts
Exit ruts occasionally to vary direction;
operate in lubricated environment.
Loss of power
Track tension too high
Lower track tension.
Clean mud, snow, other build-up from
sprockets.
Remove ice/snow build-up from wheels.
Remove compacted snow from frame and wheels.
Snow infiltrated
vehicle air intake
system
Remove snow; promptly see your dealer for
service.
Partial or total
derailing
Severe wear to one or more
components
Verify system alignment. See pages 22-23. Inspect
for wear on track guide, inside driving lugs and
wheels.
Track tension too low
Adjust track tension. See page 24-25.
Incorrect system
alignment; incorrect angle
of attack adjustments
Adjust system alignment. See pages 22-23. Adjust
front and rear track angle of attack. See pages 18-
21.
Insufficient
snow flotation
Incorrect adjustment of
anti-rotation (stabilizing)
arm
Adjust front and rear track angle of attack. See
pages 18-21.
Replace worn or damaged rubber damper on
stabilizing arm.
