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Maintenance – Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Ski Skags

The skag is a replaceable bar

attached to the underside of the

ski. The purpose of the skag is

to assist in turning the snowmo-

bile and to prevent the wearing

away of the ski caused by con-

tact with roads and other bare

terrain. We recommend that

skags be checked once a week

to maintain positive steering

characteristics. Skags must be

replaced when worn to half their

original diameter. NOTE: See

dealer track studding and skag

chart for recommended skags.

WARNING

Worn skis and/or skags will ad-

versely affect handling. See

your dealer’s studding chart for

recommended skags.

WARNING

If you install longer or more aggressive carbide skags than the original equipment,

it may also be necessary to add track studs in order to maintain proper vehicle con-

trol while turning on hard packed snow or ice. Loss of vehicle control may cause

serious injury or death.

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.

CAUTION:

Avoid excessive tipping of the machine, causing the carburetor(s) to overflow from

their vent(s). Spilled fuel may cause damage to plastic or painted finishes.

Standard Skag

Easy Steer Skag

Steel Ski

Composite Ski

Skag