Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 06 REAR SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 05 (TRACK)
06-05-3
All Models
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 (one side only on Tundra II LT and S-Series)
and the adjuster bolt lock nut ; then loosen or
tighten the adjuster bolts located on the inner side
of the rear idler wheels.
TYPICAL
1. Adjuster bolt
2. Lock nut (except S-Series)
3. Retaining screw
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.
To correct, stop engine then loosen the lock nuts
and tighten the adjuster bolt on side where guides
are farthest to slide. Tighten lock nuts and recheck
alignment.
1. Guides
2. Slider shoes
3. Tighten on this side
Tighten lock nuts and the idler wheel retaining
screws.
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1
2
3
A05F0EA
;
A01F05A
1
2
3
;
A01F0BA
1
2
3