Snowmobile Polaris 340 Transport Trail Touring Deluxe (2008 year). Manual - part 10

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Handlebar Adjustment

Follow these steps to adjust handlebar angle at the handlebar block.

1. Remove the handlebar cover 

to expose the handlebar and 

the four adjuster block bolts.

2. Using a 7/16-inch wrench, 

loosen the four nuts on the 

bottom of the adjuster block 

(turn the handlebar either left 

or right for access to the rear 

nuts).

NOTE: If necessary, pry the 

blocks apart with a 

screwdriver.

3. Adjust the handlebar to the 

desired angle. Be sure the 

handlebar, brake lever and 

throttle lever operate 

smoothly and do not hit the 

gas tank, windshield or any 

other part of the machine when the handlebar is turned fully to the 

left or right.

4. Torque the front bolts first, then torque the rear bolts. Torque the 

bolts to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-18 Nm).

5. Reinstall the handlebar cover.

Cover

Nuts

Bolts

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Traction Products

Studs

Before equipping your machine with traction products, be aware of the 

laws in your area pertaining to the use of traction products. See your 

dealer about installing studs and/or carbides. Many tracks with deep lug 

designs cannot be studded, but your dealer will be able to offer advice 

and assistance.

Use only Polaris traction products on your snowmobile. Track warran-

ties are void if track damage or failure results from improper or exces-

sive stud installation or the use of non-Polaris traction products.

See your dealer about installing studs and/or carbides.

Track studding will enhance braking control on hard-packed snow or 

ice, but extreme caution is still required on such surfaces. Steering abil-

ity may be reduced on hard-packed snow or ice.

When studded tracks are used, increased wear to the brake pads will 

result from increased braking. Extended-wear brake pad kits are avail-

able. See your dealer.

CAUTION

Always install wear strips before installing studs. Failure to install wear strips 

may result in cooler or tunnel damage. See page 43.
Never add shims to the wear strip. Track damage will result because of lack 

of clearance between upper carrier wheels and track.
Use of studs longer than the recommended length on machines equipped 

with center coolers will result in center cooler damage or damage to the tun-

nel.

CAUTION

Aggressive studding patterns may require grinding protruding stud bolts flush 

to prevent idler wheel damage. Maintain track tension on studded tracks on 

the tight side of the spec to prevent heat exchanger damage. The center of 

the stud must be at least 1 1/8

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 (2.86 cm) from the outside edge of the track.

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Traction Products

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Carbide Skags

A skag is a replaceable bar attached to the underside of the ski to assist 

in turning the snowmobile and to prevent ski wear caused by contact 

with roads and other bare terrain. Use carbide skags with studded tracks 

to help maintain proper vehicle steering and control. See page 103.

If your machine has carbide skags, it may be necessary to add track 

studs to maintain proper vehicle control. Maintain a proper balance 

between the number of studs and the length of carbide on the skags (the 

more studs you use, the longer the carbide on the skags should be). See 

your dealer's track studding chart.

Inspect skags and studs frequently. Worn studs or skags may reduce 

steering and braking control on hard-packed snow and ice. Replace 

worn studs and skags to maintain proper balance and vehicle control.

WARNING

Loss of control can result in serious personal injury or death. Proper balance 

of traction products on the skis and track must be maintained to obtain proper 

vehicle control on hard-packed snow or ice. See your dealer for assistance.

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Traction Products

Wear Strips

To avoid excessive tunnel wear, tunnel wear strips must be installed 

whenever track studding is used. See your dealer for more information.

Wear strips are designed for a specific stud length. See your dealer's 

studding chart for recommended traction accessories.
Components (viewed from rear of track)
1. Top of tunnel
2. Wear strip
3. Track
4. Wear strip mounting holes

CAUTION

Whenever wear strips are relocated, be sure there's adequate stud clearance 

to the heat exchangers. Lack of clearance may result in damage to heat 

exchangers.

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