2000 Polaris Indy 500 / 600 snowmobile service manual, Page 44Get this manual
MAINTENANCETUNE UP Track MaintenanceAlignment WARNING
When performing the following checks and adjustments, stay clear of all moving parts to avoid serious personal injury
Track Maintenance
WARNING
Never make this maintenance check with the engine running as serious personal injury can resultUsing hoist, safely lift and support the rear of the snowmobile off the groundRotate the track by hand to check for any possible damageTo inspect track rods, carefully examine the track along the entire length of each rod, bending the track and inspecting for breakageThe three most common places where breakage occurs are shown in the illustrationIf any rod damage is found, the track should be replacedWARNING
Broken track rods are serious hazard, since they can cause rotating track to come off the machineNever operate or rotate torn or damaged track under powerSerious personal injury or death may occur
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