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INSTALLATION OF STUDS
1. Stud size
2. Penetration range 6.4 to 9.5 mm (1/4 to 3/8 in)
3. Tra ck lug height
4. Tra ck belt thicknes s
WARNING
– S t uds sh ould only be installed in the locat ions indicated by
molded bulges in the track surface.
– Never stud a track with a p rofile of 35 m m (1.375 in) or
more.
– The nu mber o f stud s installed must always perfectly match
the patter n of molded bulges in the track.
– A lw ays c onsult the traction pro duc t manu factu rer’s instal-
lation ins tructi ons a nd re co m mend ati ons befo re havin g
you r dealer install studs and run ners. It is very important
to foll ow the torque specifica tion s for the stud bolts.
INSTA LLING AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF STU DS OR AN IM-
PROPE R INS TALLAT ION CAN INCRE ASE T HE RISK O F T HE
TRACK TEA RING O R SEV ERING, POSS IBLY RESULTING IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Maintenance/Replacement
PROCEED WITH A VIS UAL IN SPE CT ION O F Y OU R TRACK BEFORE
EACH USE.
Look for any defects, such as:
– perforat ions i n the tra ck
– tears in the tra ck (pa rticu larly around tracti on hol es on studded
track s)
– lugs that are broken or tor n off, exposing portions of rods
– delamination of the r ubber
–brokenrods
– broken studs (studded tracks)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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