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6.2 Checking track tension
Before every movement check the condition of the track and
its tension. Over tension leads to engine power loss in the
suspension and causes overloads�
Place the SNOWDOG on a flat surface. Set SNOWDOG on a flat
horizontal surface.
Put a plate on the track so that it rests on the upper part.
Measure the distance between the plate and slack track in the
middle of its length.
Normally tensioned track deflects 15-20 mm (in the middle of its
length) by gravity.
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WARNING
IF THE MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER
ROLLERS, THEN BEFORE CHECKING TENSION AND
ADJUSTMENT, THEY SHOULD BE TEMPORARILY
REMOVED.
Loosen the bolts 1 on both sides of the rear shaft mount. Turn
the tensioner eccentric 2 for axis offset.
V
NOTE
TO AVOID TRACK DISTORTION, ECCENTRIC
DISTORTION TENSIONER ECCENTRICS SHOULD
BE EQUALLY MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDES OF SNOWDOG.
Check the tension of the track.
Tighten the bolts.
6.3 Checking the parallelism of the track shafts
To check the parallelism of the track shafts, measure the distance
between the shafts on both sides of SNOWDOG. The distance
should be the same. In case of discrepancy adjust with the
eccentric of the track adjuster as specified in paragraph
6.2
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6.4 Dismantling the suspension
Remove the chain by disconnecting the chain lock or removing
the driven sprocket. Remove the 10 fixing bolts used to fasten
the suspension to the frame, and remove the frame.
Loosen the track, as described under
6�2
.
Unscrew the fixing bolts of frames and shafts on one of the side
plates�
Remove the side plate of the suspension.
