TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS
NOTE: This section is applicable to
snowmobiles equipped with a factory
installed track that has been approved
by BRP for special studs in stallation .
WARNING
Never stud a track that has not
been approved for studs. Ap-
proved tracks can be identified by
a stud symbol (see illustration be-
low) mo lded into th e t rack surface.
Installing studs on an unapproved
track could increase the risk of the
track tearing or severing.
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TRACK SYMBOLS
1. Approved
2. NOT Approved
WARNING
Use only the BRP approved type
stud for these Ski-Doo snowmo-
biles. DO NOT EVER use conven-
tional studs as the track thickness
is thinner then other standard
tracks. The stud could tear off of
track and separate from vehicle.
See an authorized Ski-Doo dealer
for current specific studdin
g avail-
ability and applicatio ns.
Using traction enhancing p
roducts
such as, more aggressive ski carbide
runners and/or studs on your snow-
mobile will change its
behavior, par-
ticularly in terms of ma no e uv ra bility,
acceleration, and braking.
Using traction enhancing products
gives a better grip on packed snow
and ice, but has no no
ticeable effect
on soft snow. For this reason, driving
a snowmobile equipped with traction
enhancing products requires a certain
adaptation period. If your snowmobile
is equipped with traction enhancing
products, be sure to take plenty of time
to get used to the way it handles when
turning, accelerating, and braking.
Also, alw a ys check local regulations
concerning the use of traction enhanc-
ing pro du cts on snowmobiles. A lways
drive your snow mobile in a responsible
manner, respecting the environment
and other people’s property.
Manoeuvrability
Using traction enhancing products
such as, more aggressive ski carbide
runners and/or studs makes the snow-
mobile grip the ground better at both
the front and at the rear. The use of
carbide runners is therefore required
to give the skis a better grip, so that the
front and rear of the snowmobile are
in balance. While off-the-shelf carbide
ski runners are adequate, they don’t
necessarily give you optimal control,
since that depends on your personal
preferences, your riding style, and how
your suspension is adjusted.
WARNING
If the front and rear of the snow-
mobile are out of balance due to an
incorrect combination of traction
enhancing products, the snow-
mobile may tend to oversteer or
understeer, which could lead to a
loss of control.
Oversteering
In certain conditions, using more ag-
gressive ski carbide runners without
studs on the rear track coul
d make the
snowmobile prone to oversteering,
see illustration.
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