Polaris 600 EDGE RMK, Service Manual

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BODY AND STEERING
6.23
Ski Installation
PLASTIC SKI INSTALLATION
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Install Ski to spindle.
From outside of ski, install
bolt, washers and castle nut.
Torque to 36 ft. lbs. (4.97
kg-m).
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Carefully lower machine
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Install cotter pin
and bend both legs.
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Ensure retainer is pushed
as far forward in the ski as
possible. If adjustments are neces-
sary, re-torque screws to 18-20 ft.
lbs. (2.48 - 2.76 kg-m)
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Install metal support
onto ski stop. Install ski stop
with tall portion toward
rear of ski.
NOTE: On RMKs the side
of the ski with the lip goes
to the inside.
RMK models with this type of ski stop will
not require the use of the metal support. The
90
_
flat portion of stop should face toward
the front of the ski.
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Long saddle skis with this type
of ski stop will require the metal
support. The 90
_
flat portion of stop
should face toward the front of the
ski.
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Install ski over spindle, slightly in front
of ski saddle with ski pointing outside.
METAL SKI INSTALLATION
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Slide ski forward until spindle is just
behind ski saddle and turn to the forward
position.
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Slide ski forward so spindle is behind
ski saddle.
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Apply soapy water solution to the rear
portion of the rubber ski stop. Install ski
stop on top of ski saddle with large portion
forward.
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Push ski back to slide spindle into
place. From outside of ski, install bolt and
castle nut. Torque to 36 ft. lbs. Install cot-
ter pin and bend both legs
Forward
Rubber Ski
Stop
Front of
Ski
Ski Spindle
Ski Saddle