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NOTE: Since track tension and
track alignment are interrelated,
always check both even if only one
adjustment seems necessary.
Track Alignment
SXVenom/Transporter/
Transporter Lite
Proper track alignment is obtained when
the rear idler wheels are equal distance
from the outside of the track. Excessive
wear to the idler wheels, drive lugs, and
track will occur if the track is improperly
aligned. Yamaha recommends that the
track alignment be checked once a week
or whenever the track tension is adjusted.
Checking Track Alignment
1. Remove excess ice and snow buildup
from the track, track drive sprockets,
and the inside of the skid frame.
2. Position the tips of the skis against a
wall; then using a shielded safety
stand, raise the rear of the snowmo-
bile off the floor making sure the
track is free to rotate.
3. Start the engine and accelerate
slightly. Use only enough throttle to
turn the track several revolutions.
SHUT ENGINE OFF.
NOTE: Allow the track to coast to a
stop. DO NOT apply the brake
because it could produce an inaccu-
rate alignment condition.
4. When the track stops rotating, check
the relationship of the idler wheels
and the outside of the track. If the
idler wheels are an equal length from
the outside of the track, no adjust-
ment is necessary.
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5. If the idler wheels are not centered,
an adjustment is necessary.
Adjusting Track Alignment
1. On the side of the track which has
the outside of the track closer to the
rear idler wheel, loosen the idler
wheel axle cap screw; then rotate the
adjusting bolt clockwise 1 to 1-1/2
turns.
2. Check track alignment and continue
adjustment until proper alignment is
obtained.
NOTE: Make sure correct track
tension is maintained after adjusting
track alignment.
! WARNING
Always make sure the adjusting bolts
are snug against the axle and the idler
wheel cap screws are tightened to
specifications. Failure to do so could
cause the track to become extremely
loose and, under some operating con-
ditions, allow the idler wheels to climb
over the track lugs forcing the track
against the tunnel causing the track to
“lock.” If a track “locks” during opera-
tion, severe personal injury could
result.
! WARNING
Make sure the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the track is not
rotating before checking or adjusting
track alignment. Personal injury
could result if contact is made with a
rotating track.
! WARNING
The tips of the skis must be posi-
tioned against a wall or similar
object.
! WARNING
DO NOT stand behind the snowmo-
bile or near the rotating track. NEVER
run the track at high speed when the
track is suspended.
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