Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 05 (TRACK)
07-05-2
Insert pre-setted gauge between slider shoe and
track. Allow gauge to settle by forcing track up
and down. Track tension is as specified when
edge of gauge reaches lign.
TYPICAL
1. Lign
NOTE : Lightly oil track tension gauge cen-
ter pin to avoid sticking.
All Models
45 to 50 mm (1-25/32 to 1-31/32 in) when exerting
a downward pull of 7.3 kg (16 lb).
CAUTION : Too much tension will result
in power loss and excessive stress on sus-
pension components. If too loose, the track
will have a tendency to thump.
To adjust, loosen the rear idler wheel retaining
screws then loosen or tighten the adjuster bolts
located on the inner side of the rear idler wheels.
TYPICAL
1. Retaining screw
2. Adjuster bolt
Alignment
WARNING : Before checking track ten-
sion, ensure that the track is free of all par-
ticles which could be thrown out while it is
rotating. Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing
clear of track. Ensure no one is standing in
close proximity to the vehicle.
All Models
With rear of vehicle supported off the ground,
start engine and allow the track to rotate
slowly .
Check that the track is well centered ; equal dis-
tance on both sides between edges of track
guides and slider shoes.
1. Guides
2. Slider shoes
3. Equal distance
WARNING : Before checking track align-
ment, ensure that the track is free of all
particles which could be thrown out while
track is rotating. Keep hands, tools, feet and
clothing clear of track.
A01B4KA
1
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A19F05A
1
2
;
A01F05A
1
2
3
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