Polaris FS Classic, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Steering System
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Ski Skags
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 before each use of the snowmobile to ensure positive
steering characteristics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their
original diameter.
NOTE: Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or
chipping is found.
Skag Replacement
NOTE: Some models are equipped with single skags. Other models
are equipped with dual skags.
1. Raise and support the
front of the snowmobile
so the skis are approximately
6
″
(15.2 cm) from the ground.
2. Remove the attaching nuts
and pry the skag (
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downward.
3. Remove the front end of
the skag.
4. Remove the rear end of
the skag.
5. Reverse the steps to
install a skag.