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THE PERFECT FIT
Traction Products
Studs
The track is not warranted by POLARIS if studs have been installed.
Track warranties are also void if track damage or failure results from the
use of any non-POLARIS traction products. Use only POLARIS-
approved traction products on your snowmobile.
If you choose to install studs, stud length must not exceed 1.325 inches
(3.7 cm) for a factory-installed track.
See your dealer about installing studs and/or carbides.
NOTICE: Use of studs longer than the recommended length on snowmobiles
equipped with center coolers will result in center cooler damage or
damage to the tunnel.
Track studding will enhance braking control on hard-packed snow or
ice, but extreme caution is still required on such surfaces. Steering
ability may be reduced on hard-packed snow or ice.
When studded tracks are used, increased wear to the brake pads will
result from increased braking and requires increased brake inspection
intervals.
Installing studs can also cause the track to stretch more than a non-
studded track. For this reason, POLARIS recommends inspecting track
tension more often and setting the tension at the preferred measurement.
Always adhere to the manufacturer’s stud maintenance procedures and
stud nut torque specifications.
NOTICE: Aggressive studding patterns may require grinding protruding stud
bolts flush to prevent idler wheel damage. Maintain track tension on
studded tracks on the tight side of the specification to prevent heat
exchanger damage. The center of the stud must be at least 1 1/8 inch
(2.9 cm) from the outside edge of the track.
Before equipping your snowmobile with traction products, be aware of
regulations pertaining to the use of traction products in your area of
operation.