Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2015 year). Instruction - part 21

 

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Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2015 year). Instruction - part 21

 

 

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MAINTENANCE

Tool Kit

A tool kit is included with each snowmobile for emergency and routine 
maintenance. Always keep the tool kit with the snowmobile.

Chain Tension

Maintain the proper chain tension as outlined on page 75.

Fall Tune-Up

For maximum performance, arrange for a fall service tune-up with your 
POLARIS dealer.

87

MAINTENANCE

Track

Track Inspection

WARNING! Broken track rods can cause a rotating track to come off the 
machine, 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 
snowmobile off the ground.

2. Rotate the track by hand to 

check for possible 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.

x

88

MAINTENANCE

Track

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.

Tip: If excessive rail slide wear occurs due to poor snow conditions, additional 

wheel kits are available. See your dealer for more information.

Tip: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor 

lubrication conditions will void the track warranty.

89

MAINTENANCE

Track

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.

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 location specified (see chart and illustration).

4. Measure at the point where the weight is hanging.

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

and the plastic rail slide.

Weight

Measurement

Location

Measurement

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

16 inches (40 cm) ahead of 

forward idler wheel shaft bolt

3/4-1 inch (2-2.5 cm)

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