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Maintenance, Warning, Steering system n – Polaris 600 RMK User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System
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Ski Skags

WARNING

Worn skis and/or skags will adversely affect handling. Loss of

vehicle control may result, causing serious injury or death.
See your dealer’s studding chart for recommended skags. If you

install longer or more aggressive carbide skags than the original

equipment, it may also be necessary to add track studs to

maintain proper vehicle control while turning on hard-packed

snow or ice.

Check skags before each use of the snowmobile to ensure positive

steering characteristics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their

original diameter.

NOTE: Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or

chipping is found.

Skag Replacement

1. Raise and support the

front of the machine so the skis

are approximately 6″ (15.2 cm)

from the ground.

2. Remove the attaching nuts

and pry the skag (+)

downward.

3. Remove the forward

portion of the skag.

Reverse this procedure for new skag

installation.