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Warning, Maintenance, Steering system – Polaris 800 Switchback User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Ski Skags

Check skags weekly to maintain 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.

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.

WARNING

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