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The perfect fit, Traction products – Polaris 2010 FST IQ Touring User Manual

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THE PERFECT FIT

Traction Products

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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 135.
If your snowmobile 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 the appropriate wear strip kit. See your dealer.
Wear strips are designed for a specific stud length. See your dealer's

studding chart for recommended traction accessories.

NOTICE: 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.