Polaris 500 XC SP - Manual (Page 114)

111
MAINTENANCE
Track
Track Tension
If the track needs adjustment:
5. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.
6. Loosen the locknuts.
7. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws to provide equal adjust-
ment on both sides of the track.
8. Repeat the measurement on the other side of the track.
NOTE: Check more frequently when the machine is new.
9. Start the machine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolu-
tions. Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).
10. Check track alignment (see page 112) and adjust as necessary.
11. Tighten the locknuts.
12. Tighten the idler shaft bolts.
13. (
n
) Torque idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).
Adjusting Screw
Shaft Bolt
16 I (40 cm)
S
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
Track
Slack
Measurement
Locknut