Snowmobile Polaris 600 RUSH, 600 RUSH PRO-R, 800 RUSH, 800 RUSH PRO-R (2013 year). Manual - part 26

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Track Maintenance

WARNING! Moving parts can cut and crush body parts. When performing the 
checks and adjustments recommended on the following pages, stay clear of all 
moving parts. Never perform track measurement or adjustments with the engine 
running.

Track Tension

Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain cor-
rect tension and alignment.

TIP: Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and 

limber.

1. Turn the engine off.

NOTICE: Do not use the rear bumper to lift the rear of the snowmobile for track 

adjustments.

2. Lift the rear of the snowmobile by the chassis (seat support, x-brace 

or running boards) until the track is slightly above the ground. 
Safely support the rear of the snowmobile in this position.

3. Place the recommended weight or downward pressure on the track 

at the specified distance (see chart) ahead of the center of the rear 
idler wheel.

4. Measure at the point where the weight is hanging.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART

Suspension

Slack Measurement

Weight

Measurement 

Location

RUSH 121

1/4-3/8 inch (6.3-9.6 mm)

10 lbs. 

(4.54 kg)

16 inches (40 cm) 

ahead of rear 

idler shaft

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Track Maintenance

Track Tension

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

and the plastic slider. Refer to the Track Tension Data Chart on page 
106. 

If the track needs adjustment:

6. Loosen the rear idler shaft bolt.

7. Loosen the locknuts. 

8. Tighten or loosen the track adjusting screws to provide equal adjust-

ment on both sides of the track.

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

TIP: Check more frequently when the snowmobile is new.

10. Remove the weight. 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 108) and adjust as necessary.

12. Tighten the locknuts.

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

Slack Measurement

Lock Nut

Track Adjusting 

Screw

Track

10 lbs. (4.54 kg)

Idler 

Shaft 

Bolt

16 inches

(40 cm)

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Track 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 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 idler 
shaft bolts, then loosen the 
left locknut and tighten the 
left adjusting bolt. If the 
track runs to the right, 
loosen the idler shaft bolts, 
then loosen the right lock-
nut and tighten the right 
adjusting bolt.

4. After adjustments are complete, tighten the 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

Front Suspension Inspection

Each week, or before a long ride, check all steering system fasteners and 
tighten if necessary.

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