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Maintenance, Track tension – Polaris 2011 Widetrak IQ User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Track Tension

WARNING! Moving parts can cut and crush body parts. When performing the

checks and adjustments recommended on the following pages, stay clear of all

moving parts. Never perform track measurement or adjustments with the engine

running.

Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain cor-
rect tension and alignment.

Tip: Tension adjustments should be

made only after the track is

warmed up and limber.

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Lift the rear of the snowmo-

bile and safely support it off
the ground.

3. Place the recommended

weight or downward pressure
on the track at the specified
distance (see chart) ahead of
the center of the rear idler
wheel.

Tip: Measure at the point where the

weight is hanging.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART

Suspension

Slack Measurement

Weight

Measurement

Location

Widetrak IQ

1/2"-3/4"

(12-19 mm)

10 lbs.

(4.54 kg)

16" (40 cm)

ahead of rear

idler shaft

S

10 lbs.

(4.54 kg)

16" (40 cm)