Ski Skag Inspection / Skag Replacement - Polaris 850 MATRYX INDY XC 129 2021 Manual

SKI ALIGNMENT / TOE ADJUSTMENTS
1. The track must be aligned with the rear suspension to
provide accurate results. Verify the track tension and
alignment are set before proceeding.
2. Place a straight edge along the one side of the track.
Make sure that the straight edge is touching the
length of the track.
3. Record the measurements from the edge of the
straight edge to the forward ski mark
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rearward ski mark . Use the ski skag as the ski
reference point.
4. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts and remove the rod ends
from the spindles. Adjust the tie rod so that both
measurements are the same.
5. Place the straight edge on the opposite side of the
track and measure the opposite ski marks.
6. Adjust the tie rod so that both measurements are the
same.
7. Steps 2 to 6 will align the skis with the track. At this
point, verify the handlebar is centered with the skis.
8. Turn both tie rods equally to set ski toe. When
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finished, measurement
mm) wider than measurement
NOTICE
If setting toe on each ski using the alignment bar as a
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reference point, should be 1/16 - 1/8 in (1.6 - 3 mm)
wider than measurement
9. Torque steering tie rod jam nuts and spindle fasteners
to specification.
TORQUE
Tie Rod Spindle Fasteners:
37 ft-lbs (50 N·m)
Rod End Jam Nuts:
11 ft-lbs (15 N·m)
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STEERING / SUSPENSIONS
SKI SKAG INSPECTION / SKAG
REPLACEMENT
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.
Replace if carbide is damaged or worn away.
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