Maintenance, Track maintenance, Warning – Polaris 550 IQ Shift User Manual

Page 91: Track tension

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MAINTENANCE

Track Maintenance

Track Tension

Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain cor-

rect tension and alignment.

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 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.

NOTE: 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 mov-

ing parts. Never perform track measurement or adjustments with the engine

running.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART

Suspension

Weight

Measurement

Location

Slack

Measurement

IQ

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

16

I

(40 cm)

ahead of rear

idler shaft

7/8

I

-1 1/8

I

(2.2-2.9 cm)

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