Snowmobile Ski Doo REV SERIES (2006 year). Instruction - part 94
Section 08 DRIVE SYSTEM
Subsection 08 (TRACK)
Effects of Studding on the Life
of the Snowmobile
The use of traction enhancing products can in-
crease the load and the stress on certain snow-
mobile components, as well as the vibration lev-
el. This can cause premature wear on parts such
as belts, brake lining, bearings, chain, and chain-
case sprockets, and shorten track life. For this
reason, it is even more important to follow the de-
tailed maintenance program given in the MAINTE-
NANCE CHART.
Studs can also cause serious damage to the snow-
mobile if it is not equipped with the tunnel protec-
tors designed for the particular model. Damage to
the electrical wiring or perforation of the heat ex-
changers are potential hazards, that could cause
the engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
WARNING
If tunnel protectors are excessively worn or
not installed, the gas tank could be punc-
tured, causing a fire.
A33A35A
APPROVED TRACKS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THIS SYMBOL
Maintenance/Replacement
A visual inspection of the track should be per-
formed before each use.
Look for any defects, such as:
– perforations in the track
– tears in the track (particularly around traction
holes)
– lugs that are broken or torn off, exposing portion
of rods
– delamination of the rubber
– broken rods
– broken studs
– bent studs
– studs that are torn off the track
– missing track guide(s).
Replace broken or damaged studs immediately. If
the track shows signs of deterioration, it must be
replaced immediately. In doubt, replace the track.
WARNING
Riding with a damaged track or studs could
lead to loss of control, resulting in a risk of
serious injury or death.
Installation
To install studs, refer to the manufacturer's in-
structions.
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