Traction Products - Polaris 600 Switchback Owner's Manual

THE PERFECT FIT

Traction Products

Studs
The track is not warranted by POLARIS if studs have been installed.
Track warranties are also void if track damage or failure results from the
use of any non-POLARIS traction products. Use only POLARIS-
approved traction products on your snowmobile.
If you choose to install studs, stud length must not exceed 1.45 inches
(37 mm) for a factory-installed track.
See your dealer about installing studs and/or carbides.
NOTICE: Always install wear strips before installing studs. Failure to install wear
strips may result in cooler or tunnel damage. See page 59.
Never add shims to the wear strip. Track damage will result because
of lack of clearance between upper carrier wheels and track.
Use of studs longer than the recommended length on snowmobiles
equipped with center coolers will result in center cooler damage or
damage to the tunnel.
Track studding will enhance braking control on hard-packed snow or
ice, but extreme caution is still required on such surfaces. Steering abil-
ity may be reduced on hard-packed snow or ice.
When studded tracks are used, increased wear to the brake pads will
result from increased braking. Extended-wear brake pad kits are avail-
able. See your dealer.
NOTICE: Aggressive studding patterns may require grinding protruding stud
bolts flush to prevent idler wheel damage. Maintain track tension on
studded tracks on the tight side of the spec to prevent heat exchanger
damage. The center of the stud must be at least 1 1/8 inches (2.9 cm)
from the outside edge of the track.
Before equipping your snowmobile with traction products, be aware of
the laws in your area pertaining to the use of traction products.
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