Polaris Frontier Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Track Maintenance
If the track needs adjustment (continued):
8. Repeat the measurement on the other side of the track. NOTE:
Check more frequently when machine is new.
9. Start the machine and slowly rotate the track at least five
revolutions. Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).
10. Check the track alignment and ad just as necessary.
11. Tighten the locknuts (A).
12. Tighten the idler shaft bolts (D) and torque to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm).
Track Alignment
Periodically check t hat the track is
centered and running evenly on the
slide rails. Misalignment will cause
excessive wear to the track an d 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
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 s ide. If the track runs to
the left, loosen the left locknut and tighten the left adjusting bolt.
If the track runs to the right, loosen the right locknut and tighten
the right adjusting bolt.
4. After adjustments are complete, tighten the locknuts and torque the
idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm).
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify p roper alignment.
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