Snowmobile Polaris Turbo IQ LXT (2014 year). Manual - part 31

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Clutch System

Drive Belt Installation

1. Drop the drive belt over the drive 

clutch and pull back the slack. 
The belt cord line should be flush 
with, or slightly above, the outer 
circumference of the driven clutch 
sheaves. The belt will seat itself in 
the driven clutch during the 
break-in period. Adjust the belt 
ride-out after the break-in period 
by readjusting belt deflection. 

Tip: To ensure satisfactory belt life, install belts so they operate in the same 

direction of rotation by positioning the identification numbers so that you 
can read them. If required, separate the sheaves as outlined in the belt 
removal procedures.

2. Rotate the L-wrench counter-clockwise to tighten the sheaves while 

working the belt to the outer edge of the sheaves.

3. Remove the wrench.

4. Reinstall the side panel.

5. Close and secure the hood.

6. Break in the new belt. See page 76.

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Track Replacement

When replacing the track, always install a track having the lug size rec-
ommended for your model. See your POLARIS dealer.

NOTICE: Installing tracks with larger lugs on snowmobiles equipped with 

coolers will result in damage to the cooler or tunnel. Always install a 
track having the lug size recommended for your model.

Track Inspection

WARNING! Broken track rods can cause a rotating track to come off the 
snowmobile, 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 sup-

port the rear of the snowmobile 
off the ground.

2. Rotate the track by hand to check 

for damage.

3. Carefully examine the track along 

the entire length of each rod. 
Bend the track to check for break-
age. 

4. Replace the track if any rod dam-

age is found.

Rods

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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.

Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor 
lubrication conditions will void the track warranty.

NOTICE: High speed use on hard-packed surfaces is not recommended for 

models equipped with a deep lug track. Track lug damage may occur. 
Keep high speed use to a minimum, including frequent slow-speed 
intervals for track cooling.

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Track Tension

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 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.

2. Lift the rear of the snowmo-

bile and safely support it off 
the ground.

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.

Tip: Measure at the point where the 

weight is hanging.

TRACK TENSION DATA CHART

Suspension

Slack Measurement

Weight

Measurement 

Location

IQ Comfort

7/8”-1 1/8” (2.2-2.9 cm)

10 lbs. 

(4.54 kg)

16” (40 cm) 

ahead of rear 

idler shaft

10 lbs. 

(4.54 kg)

16” (40 cm)