Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Instruction - part 28

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Instruction - part 28

 

 

113

MAINTENANCE

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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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Ski Alignment

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 

alignment or camber adjustment. See your Polaris dealer.

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. 

Tip: If the skis are misaligned, we recommend that your dealer correct the align-

ment, since camber adjustment may also be affected.

X

Y

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

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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 steer-

ing characteristics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their orig-

inal diameter. 

Tip: Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or chipping is found.

Skag Replacement

Some models are equipped with single skags. Some 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.

Skag

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MAINTENANCE

Extended Storage

Off-season or extended storage of your snowmobile requires preventive 

measures to aid against deterioration and to prolong the useful life of 

many components. See page 118 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-

ucts.

Cleaning and Preservation

Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, 

chassis, and plastic parts. Wipe down remaining surfaces with a damp 

cloth. Clean and touch up with paint any rusted or previously painted 

surfaces. Be sure that corrosive salt and acids are removed from surfaces 

before beginning preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors (grease, oil 

or paint).
The snowmobile should be stored in a dry garage or shed, out of direct 

sunlight, and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Plastic tarp may 

cause condensation to form and damage snowmobile components.

Controls and Linkage

Lubricate all bushings and cables at the intervals outlined in the Periodic 

Maintenance Table beginning on page 85.

Bearings

Grease the jackshaft and drive shaft clutch side bearings with Polaris 

Premium All-Season Grease or a similar high quality grease to prevent 

corrosion.

Clutch and Drive System

Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Do not lubricate 

clutch components, except the driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in 

the service manual. See your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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