Maintenance, Track tension – Polaris 2012 FS IQ WideTrak User Manual

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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 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 snowmo-

bile 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.

Tip: Measure at the point where the

weight is hanging.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART

Suspension

Slack Measurement

Weight

Measurement

Location

FS IQ Widetrak

1/2"-3/4"
(12-19 mm)

10 lbs.
(4.54 kg)

16" (40 cm)
ahead of rear
idler shaft

10 lbs.

(4.54 kg)

16" (40 cm)

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