Polaris 2011 Widetrak LX - Manual (Page 98)

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MAINTENANCE
Suspension Maintenance
n
Rail Slide Wear
For ease of inspection, all
POLARIS rail slides have a
wear limit indicator groove
to indicate the minimum per-
missible slide thickness.
Replace the rail slides if they
are worn to the top of the
groove at any point along
their length. Failure to do so
may result in permanent
damage to the track or rails.
Suspension Inspections
Loose nuts and bolts can reduce your snowmobile’s reliability and cause
needless repairs and down time. Before beginning any snowmobile trip,
a visual inspection will uncover potential problems. Check the follow-
ing items on a weekly basis or before any long trip:
n Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness.
n Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. See page 89.
n Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
n Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
n Check rail slide condition.
n Check track tension. See page 88.
n Lubricate/grease all suspension components. See page 64.
n Check ski runner/skag condition. See page 93.
n Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.
n Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.
Replace when
worn to top of
groove
Minimum
Thickness