2004 Ski-Doo Elite Factory Service Manual, Page 278Get this manual
Section 08 REAR SUSPENSION Subsection 03 (TRACK)
TRACK TYPE APPLICATION
Refer to TECHNICAL DATA
ADJUSTMENT
Track Tension and Alignment
Track tension and alignment are inter-relatedDo not adjust one without checking the otherTrack tension procedure must be carried out prior to track alignment
GENERAL
This section gives guidelines for track removalSome components require more detailed disassembly proceduresIn these particular cases, refer to the pertaining section in this manual
Track Tension
NOTE: Ride the snowmobile in snow about 15 to 20 minutes prior to adjusting track tensionLift the rear end of snowmobile by the bumper with suitable lifting deviceNOTE: The vehicle can also be lifted off the ground by the structural upper chassisAllow the rear suspensions to fully extend and check gap half-way between front and rear idler wheelsMeasure between slider shoe bottom and inside of trackThe gap should be as given in SPECIFICATIONSIf the track tension is too loose, track will have tendency to thumpNOTE: belt tension tester (PN 414 348 200) may be used to measure deflection as well as force applied