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0753-172
ONS-095
NOTE: Measurement is from the
bottom of the wear strip at the point
of the shock pad on the slide rail.
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1. Remove excess ice and snow
buildup from the track and track
drive sprockets.
2. Elevate the snowmobile on a
shielded safety stand high enough to
use a spring scale.
3. At the midpoint of the track (shock
pad), hook a spring scale around a
track clip; then pull down on the
scale to 25 lb (11.3 kg). Measure the
deflection (distance) between the
bottom of the wear strip and the
inside surface of the track clip. Mea-
surement should be 2 in. (51 mm).
ONS-289
Adjusting Track Tension
NOTE: To ensure proper track ten-
sion adjustment, perform all adjust-
ments on both sides of the
snowmobile.
1. Loosen the idler wheel axle cap
screws.
0755-004
0752-480
2. If the deflection (distance between
the bottom of the wear strip and the
inside surface of the track clip)
exceeds specifications, tighten the
adjusting bolt(s) to take up excessive
slack in the track.
! WARNING
DO NOT attempt to check or adjust
track tension with engine running.
Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
Personal injury could result from
contact with a rotating track.