Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Racer (2015 year). Instruction - part 21

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MAINTENANCE

Track Maintenance

Track Tension

5. Check for specified slack between the wear surface of the track clip 

and the plastic slider. Refer to the Track Tension Data Chart on page 
86. 

If the track needs adjustment:

6. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.

7. Loosen the locknuts. 

8. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws to provide equal 

adjustment on both sides of the track.

NOTICE: Make sure the idler wheels do not contact the cross shaft.

9. Repeat the measurement on the other side of the track.

TIP: Check more frequently when the machine is new.

10. Start the machine and slowly rotate the track at least five 

revolutions. Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).

11. Check track alignment (see page 88) and adjust as necessary.

12. Tighten the locknuts.

13. Tighten the idler shaft bolts. 

14. Torque idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

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Measure Slack

Lock Nut

Adjusting 

Screw

Track

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

Shaft Bolt

16 inches 

(40 cm)

Cross 

Shaft

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MAINTENANCE

Track Maintenance

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 
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 (X) are evenly spaced 
on each side. If the track 
runs to the left, loosen the 
idler shaft bolts, then 
loosen the left locknut and 
tighten the left adjusting 
bolt. If the track runs to the 
right, loosen the idler shaft 
bolts, then loosen the right 
locknut and tighten the 
right adjusting bolt.

4. After adjustments are com-

plete, tighten the locknuts 
and torque idler shaft bolts 
to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify proper alignment.

X

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Steering Inspection and Adjustment

Each week, or before a long ride, check all steering system fasteners and 
tighten if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Ski Alignment

WARNING! Improper ski alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering 
control, resulting in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change the ski 
alignment or toe adjustment. See your POLARIS dealer.

If the steering feels heavy, or if the snowmobile seems to pull or dart to 
the side, ski alignment may need adjustment. Refer to the service 
manual or see your dealer for this service.

Ski Toe Settings

WARNING! Improper ski toe adjustment may cause loss of steering control, 
resulting in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change toe adjustment. 
See your POLARIS dealer.

The skis on your snowmobile are set with a small amount of toe-out at 
the factory. You can inspect the toe setting by following the procedure 
below. If adjustments are required, refer to the service manual or see 
your dealer for this service.
1. Place the handlebars in a straight-ahead position. 
2. With only vehicle weight compressing the suspension, measure 10 

inches (25.4 cm) forward from the center of the ski mounting bolt. 
See illustration. At this point, measure between the skis. This is 
measurement X. 

3. Perform the same measurement rearward from the center of the ski 

mounting bolt. This is measurement Y.

4. The X measurement should be 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm) greater than 

the Y measurement. If the skis are misaligned, see your dealer for 
alignment correction.

X

Y

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)