Snowmobile Polaris 600 Switchback / 800 Switchback (2013 year). Instruction - part 26

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 600 Switchback / 800 Switchback (2013 year). Instruction - part 26

 

 

104

MAINTENANCE

Clutch System

Drive Belt Installation

1. Drop the drive belt over the 

drive clutch and pull back the 
slack. The belt cord line 
should be flush with, or 
slightly above, the outer cir-
cumference of the driven 
clutch sheaves. The belt will 
seat itself in the driven clutch 
during the break-in period. 
Adjust the belt ride-out after 
the break-in period by read-
justing belt deflection.

2. To ensure satisfactory belt life, install belts so they operate in the 

same direction of rotation by positioning the identification numbers 
so that you can read them. If required, separate the sheaves as out-
lined in the belt removal procedures.

3. Turn the driven clutch moveable sheave clockwise while pushing 

inward and forcing the belt down between the sheaves.

4. Hold the belt down between the sheaves and roll the bottom portion 

over the outer clutch sheave. Work the belt to the outer edge of the 
sheave.

5. Rotate the L-wrench to tighten the sheaves. Remove the wrench and 

store in the tool kit.

6. Reinstall the side panel.

7. Break in the new belt. See page 69.

105

MAINTENANCE

Track Maintenance

Track Inspection

WARNING! Broken track rods can cause a rotating track to come off the 
snowmobile, which could cause serious injury or death. Never operate with a 
damaged track. Never rotate a damaged track under power. 

1. Using a hoist, safely lift and 

support the rear of the snow-
mobile off the ground.

2. Rotate the track by hand to 

check for damage.

3. Carefully examine the track 

along the entire length of each 
rod (X). Bend the track to 
check for breakage. 

4. Replace the track if any rod 

damage is found.

Track Lubrication

The slide rail needs snow for lubrication. Excessive wear indicates 
insufficient lubrication. A new rail slide can cause faster heat build-up 
in limited lubrication, resulting in excessive wear. 

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.

If excessive rail slide wear occurs due to poor snow conditions, addi-
tional wheel kits may be available. See your dealer for more informa-
tion.

Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor 
lubrication conditions will void the track warranty.

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106

MAINTENANCE

Track 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 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.

NOTICE: Do not use the rear bumper to lift the rear of the snowmobile for track 

adjustments.

2. Lift the rear of the snowmobile by the chassis (seat support, x-brace 

or running boards) until the track is slightly above the ground. 
Safely support the rear of the snowmobile in this position.

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

SWITCHBACK 

136

1/4-3/8 inch (6.3-9.6 mm)

10 lbs. 

(4.54 kg)

16 inches (40 cm) 

ahead of rear 

idler shaft

107

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 
106. 

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 adjust-

ment on both sides of the track.

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

TIP: Check more frequently when the snowmobile is new.

10. Remove the weight. Start the engine 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 108) and adjust as necessary.

12. Tighten the locknuts.

13. Tighten idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

Slack Measurement

Lock Nut

Track Adjusting 

Screw

Track

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

Idler 

Shaft 

Bolt

16 inches

(40 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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