Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2014 year). Manual - part 21

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Clutch System

Drive Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection with 
both clutches at rest and in their 
full neutral position.

Place a straight edge on the belt 
(1) and apply downward 
pressure while measuring at 
point 2. This measurement 
should be 1 1/4 inches (32 mm).

Drive Belt Adjustment

Belt deflection should be adjusted without removing the clutch from the 
jackshaft.

1. Loosen the 7/16-inch jam nut on the belt width adjuster.

2. Using a 1/8-inch Allen wrench, adjust the threaded set screw as 

needed.

Tip: Turn the set screw in (clockwise) to increase the distance between the 

sheaves and out (counterclockwise) to decrease the distance.

3. Tighten the jam nut.

Torque Stop

Periodically check torque stop 
clearance. With clutches in 
proper alignment, the torque stop 
clearance should be. 010-.030 
inch (.25-.75 mm) from the 
engine case.

Adjust if necessary, and lock the 
jam nut.

1

2

.010-.030 in.

(.25-.75 mm)

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Tool Kit

A tool kit is included with each snowmobile for emergency and routine 
maintenance. Always keep the tool kit with the snowmobile.

Chain Tension

Maintain the proper chain tension as outlined on page 75.

Fall Tune-Up

For maximum performance, arrange for a fall service tune-up with your 
POLARIS dealer.

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Track

Track Inspection

WARNING! Broken track rods can cause a rotating track to come off the 
machine, which could cause serious injury or death. Never operate with a 
damaged track. Never rotate a damaged track under power. 

1. Using a hoist, safely lift 

and support the rear of the 
snowmobile off the ground.

2. Rotate the track by hand to 

check for possible damage.

3. Carefully examine the track 

along the entire length of 
each rod (X). Bend the 
track to check for 
breakage.

4. Replace the track if any rod 

damage is found.

x

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Track

Track Lubrication

WARNING! Operating with insufficient lubrication between the rail slide and 
track guide clips can cause track failure, loss of vehicle control and loss of 
braking ability, which can result in serious injury or death. Avoid operating for 
extended periods on ice and other surfaces that have little or no snow for 
lubrication.

The slide rail requires adequate snow cover for sufficient lubrication. 
Excessive wear indicates insufficient lubrication. A new rail slide can 
cause faster heat build-up in limited lubrication, resulting in excessive 
wear.

Tip: If excessive rail slide wear occurs due to poor snow conditions, additional 

wheel kits are available. See your dealer for more information.

Tip: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor 

lubrication conditions will void the track warranty.