Polaris 2012 WideTrak LX INTL - Manual (Page 93)

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MAINTENANCE
Track
Track Tension
I
f the track needs adjustment:
6. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.
7. Loosen the locknuts.
8. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws as necessary to provide
equal adjustment on both sides of the track.
9. Repeat the measurement on the other side of the track.
Tip: Check more frequently when snowmobile is new.
10. Start the engine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolutions.
Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).
11. Check track alignment (see page 90) and adjust as necessary.
12. Tighten the locknuts.
13. Tighten the idler shaft bolts. Torque to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).
Adjusting
Screw
Locknut Slack Measurement
Track
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
Idler
Shaft
Bolt
16 in. (40 cm)
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