1971-1973 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Factory Service Manual, Page 170Get this manual
SUSPENSION General (Track)
The track used on Arctic Cat is composed of three (3) separate belts, held together by means of metal cleat, which is riveted to the outside of the track surfaceThe track provides traction to drive the snowmobile, acts as cushion to absorb minor impacts and bumps, and working in conjunction with the brake, exerts drag on the snow surface to aid in slowing down or stopping the machine2Using track rivets to secure the cleats and guide rivets to secure the track guides, pop the rivets in place with rivet gun
Track Belt Replacement
1To install new track belt (outer or center belt), cut the rivets on the bottom side of the track with sharp chisel and hammer
Track Removal