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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Track Tension

Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct tension and alignment.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART
Suspension Slack Measurement Weight Measurement Location
600R 1/2–1 in. (1.25–2.54 cm) 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 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.

  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.

  5. Check for specified slack between the wear surface of the track clip and the plastic slider. Refer to the Track Tension Data Chart above.


    If the track needs adjustment:

  6. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.

  7. Loosen the locknuts.

  8. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws to provide equal adjustment on both sides of the track.

    NOTICE
    Make sure the idler wheels do not contact the cross shaft.

  9. Repeat the measurement on the other side of the track.

    TIP
    Check more frequently when the machine is new.

  10. Start the machine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolutions. Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).

  11. Check track alignment and adjust as necessary.

  12. Tighten the locknuts.

  13. Tighten the idler shaft bolts.

  14. Torque idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

Parent topic: Track Maintenance