Ski-Doo Scandic Tundra Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 73 / 115

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.
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 if it is necessary to ro-
tate track.
– 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.
Tension
NOTE: Ride the snowmobile in snow
about 15 to 20 minutes prior to adjust-
ing track tension.
Remove the tether cord cap and key.
Lift rear of snowmobile and support
it with a wide-base snowmobile me-
chanical stand.
Allow the suspension to extend nor-
mally and check gap halfway between
front and rear idler wheels. Measure
between slider shoe bottom and inside
of track. The gap should be as given in
SPECIFICATIONS
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 measure de-
flection as well as force applied.
A00C07C
BELT TENSION TESTER
3
A32F39A
2
1
TYPICAL
1. Top tool O-ring positioned at 7.3 kg (16 lb)
2. Push on top portion of tool until it contacts
the top O-ring
3. Measured track deflection
NOTICE
Too much tension will
result in power loss and excessive
stresses
on suspension compo-
nents.
To adjust track tension:
– Remove the tether cord cap and
key.
– Remove rear wheel caps (if so
equipped).
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