Polaris Trail RMK - Manual (Page 42)

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THE PERFECT FIT
Traction Products
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. The addition of carbide skags is rec-
ommended with studded tracks to help maintain proper vehicle steering
and control. Similarly, if your machine is equipped with carbide skags
or if you’re adding them, it may be necessary to add track studs to main-
tain proper vehicle control. Proper balance must be maintained between
the number of studs and the length of the carbide on skags. The more
studs used, the longer the carbide on the skags should be. See your
dealer’s track studding chart for recommended studding and skags.
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Inspect skags and studs frequently. Worn studs or skags may reduce
steering and braking control on hard-packed snow and ice. Replace
worn studs and skags to maintain proper balance and vehicle control.
See page 101.
When studded tracks are used, increased wear to the brake pads will
result from increased braking. Extended-wear brake pad kits are avail-
able. See your dealer for more information.
Use only Polaris traction products on your snowmobile. Track warran-
ties are void if track damage or failure results from improper or exces-
sive stud installation or the use of non-Polaris traction products.
CAUTION
Aggressive studding patterns may require that you grind protruding stud bolts
flush to prevent idler wheel damage. Maintain track tension on studded
tracks on the tight side of the spec to prevent heat exchanger damage. Cen-
ter of stud must be at least 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) from the outside edge of
the track.