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Maintenance, Track maintenance, Track tension – Polaris 2015 600 Indy Voyageur User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Track Maintenance

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 Tension

Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain
correct 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 snowmobile 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.

4. Measure at the point where the weight is hanging.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART

Suspension

Weight

Measurement

Location

Slack

Measurement

144

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

16 in. (40 cm)

ahead of rear

idler shaft

7/8-1 1/8 in.

(2.2-2.9 cm)