2014 Polaris 600 Rush Pro-R Owners Manual - Page 108

2014 Polaris 600 Rush Pro-R 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 RUSH 121 Slack Measurement 1/4-3/8 inch (6.3-9.6 mm) Weight 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) Measurement Location 16 inches (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. NOTICE: Do not use the rear bumper to lift the rear of the snowmobile for track adjustments. 2. Lift the rear of the snowmobile by the chassis (seat support, x-brace or running boards) until the track is slightly above the ground. Safely support the rear of the snowmobile in this position. 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. 106

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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 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.
NOTICE:
Do not use the rear bumper to lift the rear of the snowmobile for track
adjustments.
2.
Lift the rear of the snowmobile by the chassis (seat support, x-brace
or running boards) until the track is slightly above the ground.
Safely support the rear of the snowmobile in this position.
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
Slack Measurement
Weight
Measurement
Location
RUSH 121
1/4-3/8 inch (6.3-9.6 mm)
10 lbs.
(4.54 kg)
16 inches (40 cm)
ahead of rear
idler shaft