Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2015 year). Manual - part 22

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MAINTENANCE

Track

Track Tension

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f the track needs adjustment:

6. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.

7. Loosen the locknuts.

8. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws as necessary to provide 

equal adjustment on both sides of the track.

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

Tip: Check more frequently when snowmobile is new.

10. 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 91) and adjust as necessary.

12. Tighten the locknuts.

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

Adjusting

Screw

Locknut

Slack Measurement

Track

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

Idler 

Shaft 

Bolt

16 in. (40 cm)

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Track

Track Alignment

Periodically check that the track is centered and running evenly on the 
slide rails. Misalignment will cause excessive wear to the track and slide 
rail.

1. Safely support the rear of the snowmobile with the track off the 

ground.

2. Start the engine and apply a small amount of throttle until the track 

turns slowly at least five complete revolutions. Stop the engine and 
let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).

3. Inspect track alignment by 

looking through the track 
window to make sure the 
rails are evenly spaced on 
each side. If the track runs to 
the left, loosen the left lock-
nut and tighten the left 
adjusting bolt. If the track 
runs to the right, loosen the 
right locknut and tighten the 
right adjusting bolt.

4. After adjustments are com-

plete, tighten locknuts and 
torque idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify proper alignment.

Rails

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Steering System

Steering Inspection

Each week, or before a long ride, check fasteners and tighten if 
necessary. Specific fasteners that should be checked are marked with an 
(X) in the illustration.

x

x

x

x

x

x

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Steering System

Ski Alignment

WARNING! Improper ski alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering 
control, resulting in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change the ski 
alignment or camber adjustment. See your POLARIS dealer.

1. Place the handlebars in a straight-ahead position.

2. With only vehicle weight compressing the suspension, measure 10 

inches (25.4 cm) forward from the center of the ski mounting bolt. 
See illustration. At this point, measure between the skis. This is 
measurement X.

3. Perform the same measurement rearward from the center of the ski 

mounting bolt. This is measurement Y.

4. The X measurement should be 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm) greater than 

the Y measurement. If the skis are misaligned, see your dealer for 
alignment correction as camber adjustment may also be affected.

X

Y

10 in. (25.4 cm)

10 in. (25.4 cm)