Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ LXT (2015 year). Manual - part 27

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MAINTENANCE

Track Tension

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

and the plastic rail slide. 

If the track needs adjustment:

5. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.

6. Loosen the lock nuts.

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

equal adjustment on both sides of the track.

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

Tip: Check more frequently when the snowmobile is new.

9. Start the engine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolutions. 

Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).

10. Check track alignment (see page 112) and adjust as necessary.

11. Tighten the lock nuts.

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

Slack Measurement

Lock Nut

Adjusting Screw

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

Shaft 

Bolt

16

” 

(40 cm)

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MAINTENANCE

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 com-
plete 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 left locknut and tighten the left adjusting bolt. If 
the track runs to the right, loosen right locknut and tighten the right 
adjusting bolt.

4. After adjustments are complete, tighten locknuts and torque idler 

shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

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

Rail Slide Wear

For ease of inspection, all 
POLARIS rail slides have a 
wear limit indicator groove 
to indicate the minimum 
permissible slide thickness. 
Replace the rail slides if they 
are worn to the top of the 
groove at any point along 
their length. Failure to do so 
may result in permanent 
damage to the track or rails.

Rails

Replace when 

worn to top of 

groove

Minimum 

Thickness

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Steering Inspection and Adjustment

Check all steering system fasteners weekly and before a long ride. 
Tighten any loose fasteners.

X

X

X

X

X

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MAINTENANCE

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 toe adjustment. See your POLARIS dealer.

If the steering feels heavy, or if the snowmobile seems to pull or dart to 
the side, ski alignment may need adjustment. Refer to the service 
manual or see your dealer for this service.

Ski Toe Settings

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

The skis on your snowmobile are set with a small amount of toe-out at 
the factory. You can inspect the toe setting by following the procedure 
below. If adjustments are required, refer to the service manual or see 
your dealer for this service.
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.

X

Y

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)