Polaris 2003 Frontier - Manual (Page 56)

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THE PERFECT FIT
Accessories
Traction Products
Track studding will enhance braking control on hard-packed snow or
ice, but extreme caution is still required on such surfaces. Steering
ability may be reduced on hard-packed snow or ice.
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. The addition of carbide skags is
recommended with studded tracks to help maintain proper vehicle
steering and control. Similarly, if your machine is equipped with
carbide skags or you’re adding them, it may be necessary to add track
studs to maintain proper vehicle control. Proper balance must be
maintained between the number of studs and the length of carbide on
skags. The more studs used, the longer the carbide on the skags should
be. See your dealer’s track studding chart for recommended studding
and skags.
Inspect skags and studs frequently. Worn studs or skags may reduce
steering and braking control on hard-packed snow and ice. Replace
worn studs and skags to maintain proper balance and vehicle control.
When studded tracks are used, increased wear to the brake pads will
result from increased braking. Extended-wear brake pad kits are
available. See your dealer for more information.
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. Center of stud must be at least 1 1/8″ (2.86
cm) from outside edge of the track.
CAUTION
Loss of control can result in serious personal injury or death.
Proper balance of traction products on the skis and track must be
maintained to obtain proper vehicle control on hard-packed snow
or ice. See your dealer for assistance.
WARNING