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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2014
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, MN (US);
Luc C. Wilson, Roseau, MN (US);
Lyle J. Dahlgren, Roseau, MN (US);
Martin E. Sampson, Roseau, MN (US);
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, MN (US);
Abstract
A snowmobile comprises a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The snowmobile further comprises a rear suspension assembly supported by the frame which includes a plurality of slide rails, at least one linear force element operably coupled to the slide rails, and at least one rear idler wheel operably coupled to the slide rails with a rear shaft. The rear shaft is operably coupled to the slide rails with a single fastener received into one end of the rear shaft.