2006 Polaris FST Touring Owners Manual - Page 125

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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 correct tension and alignment. Track Tension Data Chart Suspension Weight Measurement Location 16″ ahead of rear idler shaft 16″ ahead of rear idler shaft 16″ ahead of rear idler shaft Slack Measurement (C) 3/8″ - 1/2″ (1 - 1.3 cm) 7/8″ - 1 1/8″ (2.2 - 2.9 cm) 7/8″ - 1 1/8″ (2.2 - 2.9 cm) Switchback M-10 128 M-10 136 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) NOTE: 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. NOTE: Measure at the point where the weight is hanging. 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) 16″ (40 cm) 122

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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
correct tension and alignment.
Track Tension Data Chart
Suspension
Weight
Measurement
Location
Slack
Measurement
(C)
Switchback
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
16
″
ahead of rear
idler shaft
3/8
″
- 1/2
″
(1 - 1.3 cm)
M-10 128
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
16
″
ahead of rear
idler shaft
7/8
″
- 1 1/8
″
(2.2 - 2.9 cm)
M-10 136
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
16
″
ahead of rear
idler shaft
7/8
″
- 1 1/8
″
(2.2 - 2.9 cm)
NOTE:
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.
NOTE:
Measure at the point where the weight is hanging.
16
″
(40 cm)
10 lbs.
(4.5 kg)