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Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for fluid leakage, cracks
or breaks in the lower case, or a bent
plunger. If any one of these conditions is
detected, replacement is necessary. Take
the snowmobile to an authorized Arctic
Cat Snowmobile dealer for this service.
If not under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of the snow-
mobile owner.
NOTE: When the snowmobile is
operated in extremely cold weather
(-23° C/-10° F or colder), a small
amount of leakage may be present.
Unless the leakage is excessive,
replacement is not necessary.
Deep-Lug Track
Some models are equipped with a deep-
lug track which is specially designed for
use in powder snow riding conditions.
When the deep-lug track is operated in
hard-packed snow conditions, it will run
slightly slower than a standard-lug track
and it will accelerate wear strip wear. To
decrease the amount of wear strip wear,
slower speeds must be maintained when
operating on hard-packed trails. Acceler-
ated wear strip wear caused by operating
a deep-lug track on hard-packed snow
conditions is NOT covered under Arctic
Cat Inc. warranty policy.
NOTE: If operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions, it is recom-
mended that Ice Scratchers (p/n
4639-958) be installed to reduce
wear strip and engine overheating.
Track Studs
(Crossfire Models)
NOTE: Stud or hooker plate instal-
lation will void track and tunnel war-
ranty.
NOTE: Stud installation can be per-
formed by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. This
service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
NOTE: To prevent tunnel damage
from the studs, Tunnel Protector Kit (p/
n 4639-968) must be installed.
For proper installation, use the following
procedure:
1. Using the stud template (see chart),
mark the desired stud pattern to be
used.
2. Using the proper-sized stud hole
drill bit, drill out the stud holes.
3. Push the stud through the hole from
inside the track; then place the
domed support plate and lock nut on
the exposed stud.
4. Using a wrench to secure the stud,
tighten the lock nut on the exposed stud.
It is also recommended that whenever
studs are installed on a track, carbide
wear bars should be installed on the skis.
Carbide wear bars complement the track
studs to balance steering control under
these conditions. The length of the car-
bide on the wear bars should be propor-
tionate to the number of track studs (i.e.
small number of track studs — short
length of carbide...many track studs —
long length of carbide). The proper pro-
portion between the number of studs and
carbide length on the wear bar will main-
tain steering balance.
! WARNING
When installing studs on a single-ply
track, it is important to use Arctic
Cat-approved studs (proper head
diameter). If approved studs (proper
head diameter) are not used, studs
could tear free of the track causing
possible injury or even death. Con-
sult an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for information.
CAUTION
If installing studs, a short Snowflap
(p/n 5639-232) must be installed or
component damage will occur.
Stud Template Chart
Track Length
p/n
141 in.
4639-991
