2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Owners Manual - Page 126
2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Manual
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Steering System n Ski Skags MAINTENANCE 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 weekly to maintain positive steering characteristics. Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or chipping is found. Skag Replacement 1. Raise and support the front of the machine so the skis are approximately 6″ (15.2 cm) from the ground. 2. Remove the attaching hardware and pry the skag downward. 3. Remove the forward portion of the skag. Reverse this procedure for new skag installation. A A 123