2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Owners Manual - Page 120

Track Maintenance Track Inspection MAINTENANCE WARNING Broken track rods are a serious safety hazard. They can cause a rotating track to come off the machine, which could cause serious injury or death. Never operate with a damaged track. Never rotate a damaged track under power. 21 3 Using a hoist, safely lift and support the 1 2 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. Track Lubrication WARNING Operating with insufficient lubrication between the Hi-fax and track guide clips can cause track failure, loss of vehicle control and loss of braking ability, which can result in serious injury or death. Avoid operating for extended periods on ice and other surfaces that have little or no snow for lubrication. The slide rail requires adequate snow cover for sufficient lubrication. Excessive wear indicates insufficient lubrication. A 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. Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor lubrication conditions will void the track warranty. NOTE: 117