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Track Condition
Remove tether cord cap.
Lift the rear of the snowmobile and support it with a wide-base snow-
mobile mechanical stand equipped with a protector back panel. With
the engine off, rotate the track by hand, and inspect condition. If worn
or cut, or if track fibers are exposed, or if missing or defective inserts
or guides are noted; contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
Track Tension and Alignment
NOTE:
Track tension and alignment are inter-related. Do not adjust
one without the other.
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
equipped with a protector back panel.
WARNING
Remove tether cord cap before performing any maintenance
or adjustment, unless otherwise specified. Vehicle must be
parked in a safe place, away from the trail.
WARNING
Do not modify track, including the installation of traction en-
hancing products. At speed it may cause the track to tear and
separate from vehicle posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Do not operate or rotate a track if torn, damaged or excessively
worn (fibers showing).
WARNING
• Never stand behind or near a rotating track.
• Never spin the track at high speed whenever off the ground.
Broken track or debris could be projected with great force which
could severe legs or cause other serious injuries.
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