Snowmobile Polaris RMK Shift / RMK / Dragon RMK (2008 year). Instruction - part 26

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Steering System

Steering Inspection and Adjustment

Check all steering system fasteners weekly and before a long ride. 
Tighten any loose fasteners.

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Ski Alignment

With the handlebars in a straight ahead position, and with vehicle 
weight compressing the suspension, measure from the straight edge of 
the skis at the center of the ski mounting bolt. The measurement 
between the skis at point X should be 1/8" to 1/4" (3-6 mm) greater than 
the measurement at point Y. 

NOTE:

If the skis are misaligned, we recommend that your dealer correct the 

alignment, since camber adjustment may also be affected.

WARNING

Improper ski alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering control, 

resulting in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change the ski align-

ment or camber adjustment. See your Polaris dealer.

X

Y

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

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Ski Skags

Check skags before each use of the snowmobile to ensure positive steer-
ing characteristics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their orig-
inal 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 cm) 
from the ground.

2. Remove the attaching nuts 

and pry the skag 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.

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.

Skag

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Rail Slide Wear

For ease of inspection, all 
Polaris rail slides have a 
wear limit indicator groove 
to indicate the minimum 
permissible slide thick-
ness. Replace the rail 
slides if they are worn to 
the top of the groove at any 
point along their length. 
Failure to do so may result 
in permanent damage to 
the track or rails.

Replace when 

worn to top of 

groove

Minimum 

Thickness