Camoplast Tatou, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual TATOU UTV Track System ...

Page 2: ...oplast Inc All rights reserved 2008 Camoplast Inc Printed in Canada IMPORTANT Please read carefully each part of this docu ment as well as model specific Installation Guidelines prior to assembling installing and using the track system ...

Page 3: ...TV WITH TRACKS 1 HINTS AND TIPS 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SAFETY 3 USER NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER 3 INSTALLATION REMOVAL AND RE INSTALLATION 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 TORQUE TABLE 16 STORAGE 16 WARRANTY 17 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 19 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 20 ...

Page 4: ...time to get accustomed to the System Before departure ensure that wheels are not stuck or jammed in place While riding in group warn people who drive behind a vehicle that is equipped with a track system because tracks can propel dangerous objects Take particular care to this warning on rocky trails Adapt your driving to surrounding conditions weather traf fic etc and according to your driving abi...

Page 5: ...uld cause the vehicle to get stuck GENERAL INFORMATION All figures information or photos presented in this document are up to date at the time of publication However they may change without notice Read the UTV user manual and installation guidelines carefully Their contents remain applicable after installing of the System This document should be read by every person who drives the UTV equipped wit...

Page 6: ...m is installed If need be contact the Camoplast products dealer nearest to you to obtain any additional information You may also consult the Camoplast Web site at www camoplast com and call our technical support line at 1 866 533 0008 or 819 533 0008 or send an email to atvtracksystems camo plast com Camoplast believes that there are certain risks related to the installation and use of the System ...

Page 7: ...form stunts acrobatics or other exploits as these could result in loss of control or severe inju ries Insufficient knowledge of an UTV during down hill riding climbs and crossing of obstacles and turns can result in tipping or roll over and can cause severe injuries Carrying a passenger a load or attaching a tow can cause the UTV to be less stable and affect drivability Unless otherwise prescribed...

Page 8: ...is proud to offer UTV conversion kits within its wide range of products UTV track systems are not only reliable but safe However there are risks inherent to driving an UTV equipped with the System It is therefore very important that any driver familiarizes himself with proper driving techniques of an UTV equipped with a System and that he adapts his driving to his level of experience and continual...

Page 9: ...nes of the vehicle model Then proceed to adjust the angle of attack alignment and track tension as described in this manual Test drive and re adjust as required Removal CAUTION Leaving anchor brackets attached to suspension arms or anti rotation bars attached to the skid plate when the UTV rides on wheels will damage the vehicle Never leave components other than the skid plate and foot rest reinfo...

Page 10: ...e rear on an independent suspension Same procedure as the front At the rear on a rigid axle suspension Disconnect the anti rotation bar from the skid plate under the vehicle NOTE Leave the skid plate in place Remove track systems Re install wheels NOTE Footrest protector can usually stay installed ...

Page 11: ...tems Figure 2 Clean wheel hubs Re install track systems at the rear and secure stabiliz ing rod to anchor bracket for rigid axle Re install track systems at the front and attached sus pension anchor bracket to A arm Verify track tension adjust if required Verify angle of attack adjust if required Verify alignment adjust if required ...

Page 12: ... Vehicles with rigid axle or trailing arm suspension Position vehicle on a flat and level surface Set the nut 1 compressing the spring of the stabilizing rod by doing one complete turn see Figure 3 Turn the nut 2 until it comes in contact with the pivot guide 3 Figure 3 ...

Page 13: ... INSTALLATION Vehicles with independent suspension Install the extension spring with the eye bolt supplied and adjust tension until you can insert 1 32 inch 1 mm thickness plastic card between spring coils refer to Figure 4 Figure 4 ...

Page 14: ...should be inch 6 mm more at the front B than at the back A refer to Figure 5 NOTE Every time the measurement has to be verified drive in reverse then drive forward again on about 10 feet 3 m Figure 5 To perform adjustments on the UTV first unlock the nut 1 of each tie rod end on the UTV Then screw or unscrew the rod link 2 equally on both sides of the vehicle Figure 6 B A 6 mm 1 4 po ...

Page 15: ... tension Adjust tension of the rubber track by turning the adjusting nut item 1 in Figure 7 of the track tensioner Adjust track tension A force of 22 lb max 10 kg positioned as shown should pro duce a deflection of 1 inch 25 mm refer to Figure 8 Figure 7 Figure 8 ...

Page 16: ...usting nut item 1 in Figure 7 of the track tensioner Adjust track tension A force of 22 lb max 10 kg positioned as shown should pro duce a deflection of 1 inches 38 mm refer to Figure 9 Figure 9 Basic tuning A higher rubber track tension reduces the risk of detracking and reduces drive ratcheting for severe use only A lower rubber track tension provides better perform ance better rolling and bette...

Page 17: ...le lift device Turn off the engine Proceed as follows Install the track over the frame starting with front wheels then over the sprocket finishing with the rear Install rear wheels and secure with bolts and washers then finish with plastic cap Be sure to install the rear rubber track with the right ori entation refer to Figure 10 Figure 10 ...

Page 18: ...After break in Rubber track tension 1 hour 4 hours 20 hours Bolt torque 1 hour 4 hours Anti pivot adjustment 4 hours 20 hours Alignment wheel alignment N A 20 hours Condition of bearings and seal ring wear sleeves main pivot N A Once a year Visual inspection Before riding Before riding WARNING After extreme environment uses mud and water and inspecting all bearings once a year please note that bea...

Page 19: ...e 5 N m lbf in 5 16 18 18 22 163 199 5 16 24 20 25 180 220 3 8 16 33 40 289 353 3 8 24 37 45 328 400 7 16 14 52 64 462 564 7 16 20 58 71 516 630 Dimension Grade 5 N m lbf ft 1 2 13 80 97 59 71 1 2 20 91 110 67 81 9 16 12 116 40 85 103 9 16 18 128 158 94 116 5 8 11 159 195 117 143 5 8 18 180 221 132 162 3 4 10 282 344 207 253 3 4 16 314 385 231 283 ...

Page 20: ...rranty specifically excludes any damage or breakage to the UTV and related defects on the UTV whether or not these were caused or believed to be caused by the System The manufacturer is not responsible for damages injuries or loss caused at the time of or after installing the System on the vehicle For a warranty to be valid the System owner must comply with man ufacturer notices and warnings In ad...

Page 21: ...s or parts are guaranteed only to the extent of the original warranty In other words if a warranted part was replaced after five 5 months the new replacement part will only be guaranteed for seven 7 months for a total of twelve 12 months In no event shall the warranty extend beyond a total of twelve 12 months from the date of original System purchase In all cases the warranty is limited to a maxim...

Page 22: ...19 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The following pictures show the location of the serial numbers on the track system frame and rubber track Figure 11 Figure 12 ...

Page 23: ...ith the System you may contact the Camoplast support team from Monday to Friday from 8 00 a m to noon and 1 00 to 5 00 p m Eastern Standard time by dialing 1 866 533 0008 or 819 533 0008 E mail atvtracksystems camoplast com Website www camoplast com Postal Address 1701 3rd Avenue Grand Mère QC Canada G9T 2W6 ...