How do you tighten the chain on polaris 400 sportsman 4x4?

Answer 1

If the machine has three chains , you need to tighten the center chain first . You want this chain tight with no slack . There is an eccentric at the front of center chain . Loosen the 2 bolts and rotate the eccentric to tighten the chain . With this tight do the front chain . This you want tight also , with no slack . The back chain needs to be tightened with the rider on machine . When you put weight on the rear of machine it tightenes the chain this is why rider needs to be on machine .There is 2 bolts on the rear eccentric that need to be loosened and then you rotate to tighten or loosen . With the rider on machine you want a half to 1 inch play in the center of chain . With no one on machine the chain will look loose but it is not .