Snowmobile Polaris 600R Racer (2017 year). Manual - part 19

13. Tighten the idler shaft bolts.

14. Torque idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

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 bolt, then loosen the left locknut and tighten the left adjusting
bolt. If the track runs to the right, loosen the idler shaft bolt, then loosen the
right locknut and tighten the right adjusting bolt.

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

shaft bolt 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm).

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

STEERING SYSTEM

The steering systems on POLARIS snowmobiles can be adjusted with ski toe
alignment. Improper toe alignment can cause erratic steering. Your dealer can
assist with adjustments.

WARNING

Improper alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering control, resulting

in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change the ski alignment. Your

POLARIS dealer can assist.

STEERING INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

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

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. Your POLARIS dealer can assist.

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

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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 inch (3 mm) greater than the Y

measurement. If the skis are misaligned, your dealer can assist with
alignment correction as camber adjustment may also be affected.

SKI SKAGS

WARNING

Worn skis and/or skags will adversely affect handling. Loss of vehicle control

may result, causing serious injury or death.

See your dealer’s studding chart for recommended skags. If you install longer or
more aggressive carbide skags than the original equipment, it may also be
necessary to add track studs to maintain proper vehicle control while turning on
hard-packed snow or ice.

Check skags before each use of the snowmobile to ensure positive steering
characteristics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their original
diameter.

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TIP

Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or chipping is found.

SKI SKAGS

WARNING

Worn skis and/or skags will adversely affect handling. Loss of vehicle control

may result, causing serious injury or death.

Check skags before each use of the snowmobile to ensure positive steering
characteristics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their original
diameter.

TIP

Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or chipping is found.

SKAG REPLACEMENT

1. Raise and support the front of the

snowmobile so the skis are
approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm)
from the ground.

2. Remove the attaching nuts and pry

the skag

downward.

3. Remove the front end of the skag.

4. Remove the rear end of the skag.

5. Reverse the steps to install a skag.

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RAIL SLIDE WEAR

Polaris rail slides run along the bottom
of the rail to prevent track wear. The
rail slide should be inspected
periodically and replaced when
necessary.

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.

FALL TUNE-UP

For maximum performance, your POLARIS dealer can perform a fall service
tune-up. Their experienced and trained service technicians will keep your
snowmobile in peak operating condition.

EXTENDED STORAGE

Off-season or extended storage of your snowmobile requires preventive
measures to aid against deterioration and to prolong the useful life of many
components.

CLEANING AND PRESERVATION

Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, side panels,
chassis, and plastic parts. Wipe down remaining surfaces with a damp cloth.
Clean and touch up with paint any rusted or previously painted surfaces. Be sure
that corrosive salt and acids are removed from surfaces before beginning
preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors (grease, oil or paint).

The snowmobile should be stored in a dry garage or shed, out of direct sunlight,
and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Plastic tarp may cause
condensation to form and damage snowmobile components.

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