Track Studs (Crossfire Models) - Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600 Operator's Manual

 NOTE: If operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions, it is rec-
ommended that Ice Scratchers (p/n
4639-958) be installed to reduce
wear strip and engine overheating.
TRACK STUDS
(Crossfire Models)
 NOTE: Stud or hooker plate
installation will void track and tun-
nel warranty.
 NOTE: Stud installation can be
performed by
owner if qualified to do so. If the
owner does not feel qualified, take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
this service. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
! WARNING
When installing studs on a single-
ply track, it is important to use Arc-
tic Cat-approved studs (proper
head diameter). If approved studs
(proper head diameter) are not
used, studs could tear free of the
track causing possible injury or
even death. Consult an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
information.
CAUTION
If installing studs, a short Snowflap
(p/n 5639-232) must be installed or
component damage will occur.
 NOTE: To prevent tunnel damage
from the studs, Tunnel Protector Kit
(p/n 4639-968) must be installed.
For proper installation, use the follow-
ing procedure:
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the snowmobile
1. Using the stud template (see
chart), mark the desired stud pat-
tern to be used.
Stud Template Chart
Track Length
141 in.
2. Using the proper-sized stud hole
drill bit, drill out the stud holes.
3. Push the stud through the hole
from inside the track; then place
the domed support plate and lock
nut on the exposed stud.
4. Using a wrench to secure the stud,
tighten the lock nut on the exposed
stud.
It is also recommended that whenever
studs are installed on a track, carbide
wear bars should be installed on the
skis. Carbide wear bars complement
the track studs to balance steering con-
trol under these conditions. The length
of the carbide on the wear bars should
be proportionate to the number of track
studs (i.e. small number of track studs
— short length of carbide...many track
studs — long length of carbide). The
proper proportion between the number
of studs and carbide length on the wear
bar will maintain steering balance.
! WARNING
Always balance the snowmobile
with the proper
between the number of studs and
carbide length on the wear bars.
Do not "over drive" conditions;
use common sense in all operating
conditions.
CAUTION
Do not use studs that are more
than 9.525 mm (0.375 in.) longer
than the track lug height.
GENERAL INFORMATION
p/n
4639-991
proportion