Polaris 2008 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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THE PERFECT FIT
Traction Products
nCarbide Skags
A skag is a replaceable bar attached to the underside of the ski to assist
in turning the snowmobile and to prevent ski wear caused by contact
with roads and other bare terrain. Use carbide skags with studded tracks
to help maintain proper vehicle steering and control. See page 101.
If your machine has carbide skags, it may be necessary to add track
studs to maintain proper vehicle control. Maintain a proper balance
between the number of studs and the length of carbide on the skags (the
more studs you use, the longer the carbide on the skags should be). See
your dealer's track studding chart.
Wear Strips
To avoid excessive tunnel wear, tunnel wear strips must be installed
whenever track studding is used. Wear strips are designed for a specific
stud length. See your dealer's studding chart for recommended trac-
tion accessories.
CAUTION
Whenever wear strips are relocated, be sure there's adequate stud clearance
to the heat exchangers. Lack of clearance may result in damage to heat
exchangers.