2006 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 100

Track Maintenance Track Inspection MAINTENANCE WARNING Broken track rods are a serious safety hazard. They can cause a rotating track to come off the machine, which could cause serious injury or death. Never operate with a damaged track. Never rotate a damaged track under power. 1. Using a hoist, safely lift and support the rear of the snowmobile off the ground. 2. Rotate the track by hand to check for damage. 3. Carefully examine the track along the entire length of each rod (L). Bend the track to check for breakage. 4. Replace the track if any rod damage is found. L 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 requires adequate snow cover for sufficient lubrication. Excessive wear indicates insufficient lubrication. A new rail slide can cause faster heat build-up in limited lubrication, resulting in excessive wear. NOTE: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or under other poor lubrication conditions will void the track warranty. CAUTION High speed use on hardpacked surfaces is not recommended for models equipped with a deep lug track. Track lug damage may occur. Keep high speed use to a minimum, including frequent slow-speed intervals for track cooling. 97