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THE PERFECT FIT

Traction Products (SwitchBack only)
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Carbide 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

103.
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.
Install Wear Strip Kit P/N 2875415.
Wear strips are designed for a specific stud length. See your dealer’s

studding chart for recommended traction 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.