3.21
Maintenance
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9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual
©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Ski/Skag Fasteners
Periodicaly inspect the ski-to-spindle fasteners for proper
torque.
Inspect ski skags and skag fasteners for abnormal wear
and tear. Replace skags when carbide edge is worn away.
Always use new Nylock nuts and secure hand tight.
Track Tension
Track tension is critical for maintaining correct suspension
operation. If the track tension is too loose it may cause the
track to slip or “ratchet”. If the track is too tight it will wear
down the rail slides, reduce top speeds, cause rear
suspension vibration and cause track and rear suspension
durability problems.
1.
Lift the rear of the machine and place a jack stand or
secure the rear of the machine so that the track is off
of the ground.
2.
Start the engine and slowly let the engine turn the
track over. This will warm up the track for a correct
measurement.
3.
Shut off the engine.
4.
Place a 10 lb. (4.54kg) weight at point (A). Point (A)
is 16
”
(41cm) ahead of the rear idler shaft (E).
5.
Measure the distance (D) between the rail slider and
the track. This measurement should fall with in the
measurement range for the appropriate vehicle, see
chart on this page.
6.
If adjustment is needed, loosen up the lock nuts (B)
on each side.
7.
Loosen up the idler shaft bolts (F).
8.
Turn each adjuster bolt (C) clockwise to tighten track.
Turn the adjuster bolt counterclockwise to loosen
track tension.
9.
Torque the lock nuts (B) and idler shaft bolts on each
side to 35 ft-lb (48 N-m).
= T
Ski-to-Spindle Fastener Torque
36 Ft.Lbs. (49 Nm)
WASHERS PROVIDED
FOR BLOW MOLDED SKIS
SUSPENSION
MEASUREMENT
EDGE 121
3/8" - 1/2"
(1-1.3cm)
Widetrak
3/4" "- 1"
(1.9-2.5cm)
EDGE 136
1 1/8" - 1 3/8"
(2.9-3.5cm)
EDGE RMK
3/8" - 1/2"
(1-1.3cm)
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B
C
A
D
16”(41cm)
E
TRACK
F
