2010 Polaris IQ Turbo Dragon Owners Manual - Page 127

2010 Polaris IQ Turbo Dragon Manual

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MAINTENANCE WARNING Moving parts can cut and crush body parts. When performing the checks and adjustments recommended on the following pages, stay clear of all moving parts. Never perform track measurement or adjustments with the engine running. Track Tension Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct tension and alignment. Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and limber. WARNING! Improper track tension can cause serious damage to the snowmobile, which can result in loss of vehicle control and serious injury or death. Always maintain the track tension as specified. S 10 lbs. 1. Turn the engine off. (4.54 kg) 2. Lift the rear of the snowmobile 16" (40 cm) 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. TRACK TENSION DATA CHART Suspension IQ 121 LX 136 Slack Measurement 7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm) 7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm) Weight 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) Measurement Location 16" (40 cm) ahead of rear idler shaft 124

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MAINTENANCE
Moving parts can cut and crush body parts. When performing the checks and
adjustments recommended on the following pages, stay clear of all moving
parts. Never perform track measurement or adjustments with the engine run-
ning.
Track Tension
Track adjustment is critical for
proper handling. Always maintain
correct tension and alignment.
Tension adjustments should be
made only after the track is
warmed up and limber.
WARNING!
Improper track tension
can cause serious damage to the
snowmobile, which can result in loss of
vehicle control and serious injury or
death. Always maintain the track
tension as specified.
1.
Turn the engine off.
2.
Lift the rear of the snowmobile
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.
TRACK TENSION DATA CHART
Suspension
Slack Measurement
Weight
Measurement
Location
IQ 121
7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm)
10 lbs.
(4.54 kg)
16" (40 cm)
ahead of rear
idler shaft
LX 136
7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm)
WARNING
S
10 lbs.
(4.54 kg)
16" (40 cm)