2009 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 111

2009 Polaris 600 Switchback 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. TRACK TENSION DATA CHART Suspension IQ 121 Switchback 136 Slack Measurement 7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm) 7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm) Weight 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) Measurement Location 16" (40 cm) ahead of rear idler shaft 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 machine 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. 108

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MAINTENANCE
Track Maintenance
Track Tension
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 machine 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.
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 run-
ning.
TRACK TENSION DATA CHART
Suspension
Slack Measurement
Weight
Measurement
Location
IQ 121
7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm)
10 lbs.
(4.54 kg)
16" (40 cm)
ahead of rear
idler shaft
Switchback 136
7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm)