Snowmobile Polaris 550 Transport Trail Touring. Instruction - part 11

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 550 Transport Trail Touring. Instruction - part 11

 

 

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THE PERFECT FIT

Traction Products

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Carbide Skags

A skag is a replaceable bar attached to the underside of the ski to assist 

in turning the snowmobile and to prevent ski wear caused by contact 

with roads and other bare terrain. Use carbide skags with studded tracks 

to help maintain proper vehicle steering and control. See page 103.

If your machine has carbide skags, it may be necessary to add track 

studs to maintain proper vehicle control. Maintain a proper balance 

between the number of studs and the length of carbide on the skags (the 

more studs you use, the longer the carbide on the skags should be). See 

your dealer's track studding chart.

Inspect skags and studs frequently. Worn studs or skags may reduce 

steering and braking control on hard-packed snow and ice. Replace 

worn studs and skags to maintain proper balance and vehicle control.

WARNING

Loss of control can result in serious personal injury or death. Proper balance 

of traction products on the skis and track must be maintained to obtain proper 

vehicle control on hard-packed snow or ice. See your dealer for assistance.

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THE PERFECT FIT

Traction Products

Wear Strips

To avoid excessive tunnel wear, tunnel wear strips must be installed 

whenever track studding is used. See your dealer for more information.

Wear strips are designed for a specific stud length. See your dealer's 

studding chart for recommended traction accessories.
Components (viewed from rear of track)
1. Top of tunnel
2. Wear strip
3. Track
4. Wear strip mounting holes

CAUTION

Whenever wear strips are relocated, be sure there's adequate stud clearance 

to the heat exchangers. Lack of clearance may result in damage to heat 

exchangers.

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THE PERFECT FIT

Accessories

Polaris offers a wide range of accessories for your snowmobile to help 

make each ride more enjoyable.

Use only Polaris parts and accessories on your Polaris snowmobile. Use 

of unapproved parts and accessories may result in:
• Non-compliance with government/industry requirements
• Voiding of warranty
• Injury to self or others

This applies, but is not limited to the following areas: brakes, clutches, 

fuel systems, and exhaust systems.

NOTE: Exhaust systems are critical safety areas that must use 

approved Polaris parts. Please see your Polaris dealer for ser-

vice.

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS

Pre-Ride Checklist

Inspect all items on the checklist for proper operation or condition 

before each use of the snowmobile. Procedures are outlined on the refer-

enced pages. Look for a checkmark (n) on the referenced pages to 

locate the pre-ride inspection items.

Item

See Page

Drive Belt Condition

91, 94

Steering System

49

Recoil Rope

50

Parking Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System

47, 48, 86

Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch)

51

Ignition Switch

51

Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight

51

Suspension Mounting Bolts

108

Skags (Wear Bars)

103

Ski Saddle and Spindle Bolts

108

Hood Straps/Latches

50

Seat Latches (if equipped)

50

Throttle Lever/Safety Switch

62, 63

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts

99

Tether Switch/Strap

N/A

Track Alignment/Condition

49, 100

Rail Slide Condition

101

Chaincase Oil Level

78

Injection Oil Level

59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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