–brokenrods
– broken studs (studded tracks)
– bent studs (stu dded tracks)
– missing studs
– studs tha t are to rn off the tra ck
– missing track guide(s).
On Ice Series pre-studded tracks, broken or m issing studs can not
be r eplaced.
On approved studded tracks, replace broken or damaged studs im-
mediately. If your track shows signs of deterioration, it must be re-
placed im mediately. When in doubt, ask your dealer.
WARNING
Riding with a da m a ged tra c k or s tuds coul d l ea d to a l oss of
control , res ulting in a risk of serio us i nju ry or de ath .
For complete information on traction enhancing products, refer to the
section entitled TRACT ION ENH ANCING PRO D UCT S in the SAFETY
IN FORMATION section at the beginning of this Operator's Guide.
Track Tension and Alignment
N O TE: Tra ck tens io n and ali gnment are interre la ted. Do not adjus t
one without the other.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury to ind ividuals nea r the s nowmobi le :
– NEVER stand behind or near a m oving track
– always use a wide- base snowmo bile stand wit h a rear de -
flector pan el
– when the track is rai se d off the gro und, only r un it at the
lowest possible speed.
Cen trifug al force c oul d c ause debris, d amage d or l oose st uds ,
pieces o f torn track, or an entire severed track t o be violently
throw n b ac k wards ou t of the tunne l with trem endous for ce,
possibl y res ulti ng in the loss of a le g or other se rious inj ury.
Te nsion
N O TE: Ride the snowmobile in snow about 15 to 20 minutes prior
to adjusting track tension.
Remove the tether cord cap.
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