Polaris Trail RMK, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Track
Track Tension
I
f the track needs adjustment:
6. Loosen the rear idler
shaft bolt.
7. Loosen the locknuts.
8. Tighten or loosen the
track adjusting screws
as necessary to pro-
vide equal adjustment
on both sides of the
track.
9. Repeat the measure-
ment on the other side
of the track.
Tip: Check more frequently
when machine is new.
10. Start the engine and
slowly rotate the track
at least five revolutions. Let the track come to a stop (do not apply
brakes).
11. Check track alignment (see page 96) and adjust as necessary.
12. Tighten the locknuts.
13. Tighten the idler shaft bolts. Torque to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).
Adjusting
Screw
Locknut
Slack
Measurement
Track
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
Idler Shaft
Bolt
16 in. (40 cm)