Ski-Doo 2006 RT series, Operator'S Manual

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Track Tension and Alignment
NOTE: Track tension and alignment are interrelated. Do not adjust
one without the other.
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury to individuals near the snowmobile:
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NEVER stand behind or near a moving track
– always use a wide-base snowmobile stand with a rear de-
flector panel
– when the track is raised off the ground, only run it at the
lowest possible speed.
Centrifugal force could cause debris, damaged or loose studs,
pieces of torn track, or an entire severed track to be violently
thrown backwards out of the tunnel with tremendous force,
possibly resulting in the loss of a leg or other serious injury.
Tension
NOTE: Ride the snowmobile in snow about 15 to 20 minutes prior
to adjusting track tension.
Remove the tether cord cap.
Lift rear of snowmobile and support it with a wide-base snowmobile
mechanical stand.
Allow the suspension to extend normally and check gap halfway be-
tween front and rear idler wheels. Measure between slider shoe
bottom and inside of track. The gap should be as given in
SPECIFI-
CATIONS at the end of this guide. If the track tension is too loose,
track will have a tendency to thump.
NOTE:
A belt tension tester (P/N 414 348 200) may be used to mea-
sure deflection as well as force applied.
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BELT TENSION TESTER
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