2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Owners Manual - Page 122

Track Maintenance Track Tension Data Suspension Edge 136 (Indy 340 Touring) Edge Touring ETS ACE WideTrak Weight 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) MAINTENANCE Measurement Location 16″ ahead of rear idler shaft 16″ ahead of rear idler shaft 16″ ahead of rear idler shaft 16″ ahead of rear idler shaft Slack Measurement 3/8 - 1/2″ (1 - 1.3 cm) 3/4 - 1″ (1.9 - 2.5 cm) 3/4 - 1″ (1.9 - 2.5 cm) 3/4 - 1″ (1.9 - 2.5 cm) n Track Alignment Periodically check that the track is centered and running evenly on the slide rails. Misalignment will cause excessive wear to the track and slide rail. 1. Safely support the rear of the machine with the track off the ground. 2. Start the engine and apply a small amount of throttle until the track turns slowly at least five complete revolutions. Stop the engine and A let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes). 3. Inspect track alignment by looking through the track window to make sure the rails (A) are evenly spaced on each side. If the track runs to the left, loosen left locknut and tighten the left adjusting bolt. If the track runs to the right, loosen right locknut and tighten the right adjusting bolt. 4. After adjustments are complete, tighten locknuts and torque idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm). 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify proper alignment. 119