Ski-Doo MX Zx 600 RS, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
On approved studded tracks, replace
broken or damaged studs immediately.
If your track shows signs of deteriora-
tion, it must be replaced immediately.
When in doubt, ask your dealer.
WARNING
Riding with a damaged track or
studs could lead to a loss of con-
trol, resulting in a risk of serious
injury or death.
For complete information on traction
enhancing products, refer to the sec-
tion entitled
TRACTION ENHANCING
PRODUCTS
in the
SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
section at the beginning of this
Operator's Guide.
Track Tension and Alignment
NOTE: Track tension and alignment
are interrelated. Do not adjust one
without the other.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury to indi-
viduals near the snowmobile:
– NEVER stand behind or near a
moving track
– Always use a wide-base snow-
mobile stand with a rear deflec-
tor panel
– When the track is raised off the
ground, only run it at the lowest
possible speed.
Centrifugal force could cause de-
bris, damaged or loose studs,
pieces of torn track, or an en-
tire severed track to be violently
thrown backwards out of the tun-
nel with tremendous force, possi-
bly resulting in the loss of a leg or
other serious injury.
Track Tension Verification
NOTE: Ride the snowmobile in snow
about 15 to 20 minutes prior to adjust-
ing track tension.
1. Remove the tether cord cap.
2. Lift rear of vehicle and support it off
the ground.
3. Allow rear suspension to fully ex-
tend.
4. Use the TENSIOMETER (P/N 414
348 200).
414348200
5. Set deflection between 30 mm
(1-3/16 in) and 35 mm (1-3/8 in) us-
ing bottom O-ring.
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DEFLECTION SETTING
1. Bottom O-ring
6. Place upper O-ring to 0 kgf (0 lbf).
7. Position the tensiometer on track,
halfway between front and rear idler
wheels.
8. Push the tensiometer downwards
until bottom O-ring (deflection) be
aligned with the bottom of slider
shoe.
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