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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.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Track Tension Inspection

Correct track tension is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct track tension and alignment.

NOTICE

Closely monitor track tension during the vehicle break-in period. Track ratcheting, especially during acceleration or when descending a slope, might occur if track tension is looser than the slack measurement specification.

Track Tension Specifications – BackTrak20 Rear Suspension
Slack Measurement Weight Measurement Location
1-1.25 in (2.5-3.2 cm) 10 lb (4.54 kg) 16 in (40 cm) ahead of rear idler shaft bolt

  1. Make sure the track is warmed up and limber.

  2. Safely support the rear of the snowmobile with the track off the ground. See Elevating the Snowmobile.

  3. Put weight or downward pressure on the track at the specified distance ahead of the rear idler shaft bolt.

  4. Measure slack at the point of the specified distance ahead of the rear idler wheel.

  5. Compare the observed slack measurement to specification.

Parent topic: Track Maintenance