2002 Polaris Universal Snowmobile Owners Manual - Page 145

MAINTENANCE Track Maintenance Track Inspection WARNING Broken track rods are a serious hazard; they can cause a rotating track to come off the machine. Never operate or rotate a damaged track under power. Serious personal injury or death may occur. Using a hoist, safely lift and support the rear of the snowmobile off the ground. Rotate the track by hand to check for possible damage. Carefully examine the track along the entire length of each rod, bending the track and inspecting for breakage. The three most common damage areas are shown in the illustration. Replace the track if any rod damage is found. 21 3 1 2 Track Lubrication WARNING Track failure, loss of vehicle control, and loss of braking ability can result from extended operation on surfaces providing marginal lubrication between Hi-fax and track guide clips. Examples of marginal lubrication include ice without snow cover, icy trails, hard-packed snow, and no-snow conditions. The slide rail requires adequate snow cover for sufficient lubrication. Excessive wear indicates insufficient lubrication. New Hi-fax can cause faster heat build-up in limited lubrication, resulting in excessive wear. NOTE: If excessive Hi-fax wear occurs due to poor snow conditions, additional wheel kits are available. See your dealer for more information. IMPORTANT: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice, or under other poor lubrication conditions, will void the track warranty. 143