Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Instruction - part 27

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Instruction - part 27

 

 

109

MAINTENANCE

Track Lubrication

WARNING! Operating with insufficient lubrication between the rail slide 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 rail slide can 

cause faster heat build-up in limited lubrication, resulting in excessive 

wear.
Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor 

lubrication conditions will void the track warranty.

NOTICE: High speed use on hard-packed surfaces is not recommended for 

models equipped with a deep lug track. Track lug damage may occur. 

Keep high speed use to a minimum, including frequent slow-speed 

intervals for track cooling.

110

MAINTENANCE

Track Tension

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 adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain cor-

rect tension and alignment.

Tip: Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and 

limber.

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.

Tip: Measure at the point where the weight is hanging.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART

Suspension

Slack Measurement

Weight

Measurement 

Location

IQ Comfort

7/8"-1 1/8" (2.2-2.9 cm)

10 lbs. 

(4.54 kg)

16" (40 cm) 

ahead of rear 

idler shaft

111

MAINTENANCE

Track Tension

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

and the plastic rail slide. 

If the track needs adjustment:
5. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.
6. Loosen the lock nuts.

7. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws as necessary to provide 

equal adjustment on both sides of the track.

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

Tip: Check more frequently when the snowmobile is new.

9. Start the engine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolutions. 

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

10. Check track alignment (see page 112) and adjust as necessary.
11. Tighten the lock nuts.
12. Tighten the idler shaft bolts. Torque to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

S

Slack Measurement

Lock Nut

Adjusting Screw

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

Shaft 

Bolt

16

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(40 cm)

112

MAINTENANCE

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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 

snowmobile 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 com-

plete 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 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.

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Rail Slide Wear

For ease of inspection, all 

Polaris rail slides have a 

wear limit indicator groove 

to indicate the minimum per-

missible slide thickness. 

Replace the rail slides if they 

are worn to the top of the 

groove at any point along 

their length. Failure to do so 

may result in permanent 

damage to the track or rails.

Rails

Replace when 

worn to top of 

groove

Minimum 

Thickness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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