Arctic Cat ZR 5000 2015, Руководство оператора

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Track Tension
Track tension is directly related to the overall
performance of the snowmobile. If the track
is too loose, it may slap against the tunnel
causing wear or it may “ratchet” on the track
drive sprockets. If extremely loose, the idler
wheels may climb over the track lugs forcing
the track against the tunnel causing the track
to “lock.” Arctic Cat recommends that the
track tension be checked daily during the first
300 miles of operation and once a week
thereafter and adjusted according to need.
The track will stretch and take a “set” during
break-in. Track deflection must be main-
tained within the recommended range.
Checking Track Tension
1. Remove excess ice and snow buildup
from the track, track drive sprockets,
and the inside of the skid frame.
2. Elevate the snowmobile on a
shielded safety stand high enough to
use a spring scale.
3. At the mid-point of the track (on the
bottom side), hook a spring scale
around a track clip; then pull down
on the scale to the recommended
pressure (see chart). Measure the
deflection (distance) between the
bottom of the wear strip and the
inside surface of the track clip. Mea-
surement should be 2.0 in.
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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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NOTE: Only tighten track until the
track does not ratchet. Too tight of a
track will cause the rear suspension
to not work properly.
Adjusting Track Tension
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NOTE: To ensure proper track tension
adjustment, perform all adjustments on
both sides of the snowmobile.
1. Loosen the idler wheel axle cap
screws.
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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 bolts to take up excessive
slack in the track.
3. If the distance between the bottom of
the wear strip and the inside surface
of the track clip is less than specified,
loosen the adjusting bolts to increase
the slack in the track.
4. Check track alignment.
! WARNING
Track tension must be properly main-
tained. Personal injury could result if
a track is allowed to become exces-
sively loose.
! 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.
Track Tension
129” 20 lb
137” 25 lb
141”/153”/162” 14-15 lb
CAUTION
Always maintain track tension within
recommended specification.