Acceleration
Studding the track will allow your sled to accelerate better on packed
snow and ice but will have no noticeable effect on soft snow. This
can cause sudden variations in traction under certain conditions.
WARNING
To prevent surprises that could lead to a loss of control of the
snowmobile, possibly resulting in serious injury or death:
– Always go easy on the throttle.
– NEVER try to spin the track to make the rear of the snow-
mobile skid.
This could cause debris or ice to be thrown violently back-
wards, possibly injuring others nearby or on snowmobiles be-
hind you.
Braking
As is the case for acceleration, studding the track will give you better
brakingcapacityonpackedsnoworicebutwillhavenonoticeable
effect on soft snow. Braking may thus vary suddenly under certain
conditions. Be sure to use restraint in braking to keep from blocking
the track in order to avoid surprises that could lead to a loss of control.
Important Safety Rules
WARNING
To prevent serious injury to individuals near the snowmobile:
– NEVER stand behind or near a moving track.
– Always use a wide-base snowmobile stand with a rear de-
flector panel.
– When the track is raised off the ground, only run it at the
lowest possible speed.
Centrifugal force could cause debris, damaged or loose studs,
pieces of torn track, or an entire severed track to be violently
thrown backwards out of the tunnel with tremendous force,
possibly resulting in the loss of a leg or other serious injury.
Effects of Studding on the Life of the Snowmobile
The use of traction enhancing products can increase the load and the
stress on certain snowmobile components, as well as the vibration
level. This can cause premature wear on parts such as belts, brake
linings, bearings, chain, and chaincase sprocket, and shorten track
life. For this reason, it is even more important to follow the detailed
maintenance program given in the periodic inspection table.
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