Polaris 550 IQ Shift 2012 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 91

Track Maintenance
Track Lubrication
WARNING! Operating with insufficient lubrication between the rail slide and
track guide clips can cause track failure, loss of vehicle control and loss of
braking ability, which can result in serious injury or death. Avoid operating for
extended periods on ice and other surfaces that have little or no snow for
lubrication.
The slide rail needs snow for lubrication. Excessive wear indicates
insufficient lubrication. A new rail slide can cause faster heat build-up
in limited lubrication, resulting in excessive wear.
Tip: If excessive rail slide wear occurs due to poor snow conditions, additional
wheel kits are available. See your dealer for more information.
Tip: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor
lubrication conditions will void the track warranty.
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