Track Tension and Alignment Tool V2 Instructions | Biteharder

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2nd Gen Track Tension and Alignment Tool Instructions

  1. For best results, adjusting your track should be done when your track is warmed to at least room temperature but can be done cold.
  2. Make sure your engine is turned off and your track is elevated off the ground (six inches or higher) so it can spin freely.
  3. Using the T-Block Position Setting Calculation below, determine the T-Block setting location on the Track Tensioning Tool Body – see T-Block Position Setting Chart.
  4. Loosen the rear axle retaining nut and adjustment screws
  5. Place the T-Block between the track clips (set screw side facing out) at the location found in your user’s manual (this distance is measured from the idler wheel centerline). Holding the T-Block in place, slide the Tool Body into the T-Block from under the track (Tension Pin pointing up) to your pre-determined setting location. Turn the T-Block set screw so it contacts the Tool Body, then tighten the set screw only an additional 5-to-10-degrees (do not over tighten)
  6. Using the adjustment screw on your snowmobile, tighten your track until the Tension Pins red line is flush with the top of the tool body
  7. Remove the tool body by releasing the T-Blocks set screw (caution tool is under pressure when doing this) and repeat the process on the other side of the track
  8. Once complete, lock the adjusting screws and tighten the rear axle retaining nut to the manufactures torque specifications
  9. Start engine and rotate track verifying proper operation.

 

T-Block Positioning Setting Calculation:

If your manufactures Track Tension/Weight is 12 pounds or under use the setting equation below:
Track Gap or Slack + 0.5 = T-Block Position Setting.

If your manufactures Track Tension/Weight is over 12 pounds, use the setting equation below:
(Track Gap or Slack ÷ Track Tension or Weight) x 20 then subtract .25 = T-Block Position Setting.

Note: Your calculated T-Block setting position may be different than the shown settings on the T-Block Setting Chart. If so, use the closest setting to your calculated number.

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visual chart of the track tensions and alignment tool spacing