2014 Polaris 120 Pro R Owners Manual - Page 73
2014 Polaris 120 Pro R Manual
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ADULT SECTION Maintenance Ski Skags The skag is a replaceable bar attached to the underside of the ski. The purpose of the skag is to assist in turning the snowmobile and to prevent the wearing away of the ski caused by contact with roads Skag and other bare terrain. Check skags weekly to maintain positive steering characteristics. Replace skags when they are worn to half their original diameter. TIP: See the dealer track studding and skag chart for recommended skags. WARNING Worn skis and/or skags will adversely affect handling and can cause loss of vehicle control, which can lead to serious injury or death. Replace worn skis and/or skags when inspection reveals wear. Skag Replacement 1. Raise and support the front of the machine so the skis are approximately 6" (15 cm) off the ground. 2. Remove the attaching nuts and pry the skag downward. 3. Remove the forward portion of the skag. 4. Reverse this procedure for new skag installation. 71