Snowmobile Polaris FS IQ Widetrak (2013 year). Instruction - part 31

 

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Snowmobile Polaris FS IQ Widetrak (2013 year). Instruction - part 31

 

 

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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.

1. Place the handlebars in a straight-ahead position.

2. With only vehicle weight compressing the suspension, measure 10 

inches (25.4 cm) forward from the center of the ski mounting bolt. 
See illustration. At this point, measure between the skis. This is 
measurement X.

3. Perform the same measurement rearward from the center of the ski 

mounting bolt. This is measurement Y.

4. The X measurement should be 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm) greater than 

the Y measurement. If the skis are misaligned, see your dealer for 
alignment correction as camber adjustment may also be affected.

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

10 in. 

(25.4 cm)

X

Y

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

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

1. Raise and support the front of the snowmobile so the skis are 

approximately 6 inches (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

Battery

WARNING! Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in 
an explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery, 
always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the battery, 
always connect the negative (black) cable last.

Battery Removal

1. Release the seat latch and raise the seat to access the battery.

2. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first.

3. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable last.

4. Remove the battery.

Battery Installation

When installing a new battery, make sure it's fully charged prior to its 
initial use. Using a new battery that has not been fully charged can dam-
age the battery and result in a shorter life. It can also hinder vehicle per-
formance. Follow the battery charging instructions on page 130 before 
installing the battery.

1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

2. Set the battery in the battery holder.

3. Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first.

4. Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last.

5. Verify that cables are properly routed.

6. Lower the seat and secure the latch.

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Battery

Battery Storage

Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three months or more, 
remove the battery from the vehicle, ensure that it's fully charged, and 
store it out of the sun in a cool, dry place. Check battery voltage each 
month during storage and recharge as needed to maintain a full charge.

Tip: Battery charge can be maintained by using a POLARIS Battery Tender

TM

 

charger (PN 2871076) or by charging about once a month to make up for 
normal self-discharge. Battery Tender

TM

 can be left connected during the 

storage period, and will automatically charge the battery if the voltage drops 
below a pre-determined point.

Battery Charging

The following battery charging instructions apply only to the installa-
tion of a sealed battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with the 
installation of this battery.

The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been sealed 
and fully charged at the factory. Do not ever pry the sealing strip off or 
add any other fluid to this battery. 

The single most important thing about maintaining a sealed battery is to 
keep it fully charged. Since the battery is sealed and the sealing strip 
cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure 
DC voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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