2006 Polaris FST Touring Owners Manual - Page 123

2006 Polaris FST Touring Manual

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MAINTENANCE Track Replacement When replacing the track, always install a track having the lug size recommended for your model. See your Polaris dealer. CAUTION Installing tracks with larger lugs on machines equipped with coolers will result in damage to the cooler or tunnel. Always install a track having the lug size recommended for your model. Track Inspection WARNING Broken track rods can cause a rotating track to come off the machine, which could cause serious injury or death. Never operate with a damaged track. Never rotate a damaged track under power. 1. Using a hoist, safely lift and support the rear of the snowmobile off the ground. 2. Rotate the track by hand to check for damage. 3. Carefully examine the track along the entire length of each rod (+). Bend the track to check for breakage. 4. Replace the track if any rod damage is found. + 120

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MAINTENANCE
Track Replacement
When replacing the track, always install a track having the lug size
recommended for your model. See your Polaris dealer.
CAUTION
Installing tracks with larger lugs on machines equipped with
coolers will result in damage to the cooler or tunnel. Always
install a track having the lug size recommended for your model.
Track Inspection
WARNING
Broken track rods can cause a rotating track to come off the
machine, which could cause serious injury or death. Never
operate with a damaged track. Never rotate a damaged track
under power.
1.
Using a hoist, safely lift
and support the rear of
the snowmobile off the
ground.
2.
Rotate the track by hand
to check for damage.
3.
Carefully examine the
track along the entire
length of each rod (
+
).
Bend the track to check
for breakage.
4.
Replace the track if any
rod damage is found.