Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Manual - part 29

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MAINTENANCE

Track Maintenance

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Track Alignment

Periodically check that the track is centered and running evenly on the 

slide rails.  Misalignment will cause excessive wear to the track and 

slide rail.

1. Safely support the rear of the machine with the track off the ground.
2. Start the engine and apply a small amount of throttle until the track 

turns slowly at least five complete revolutions.  Stop the engine and 

let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).  

3. Inspect track alignment by 

looking through the track 

window to make sure the 

rails (

✪) are evenly spaced 

on each side.  If the track 

runs to the left, loosen the 

idler shaft bolts, then 

loosen the left locknut and 

tighten the left adjusting 

bolt.  If the track runs to 

the right, loosen the idler 

shaft bolts, then loosen the 

right locknut and tighten 

the right adjusting bolt.

4. After adjustments are com-

plete, tighten the locknuts 

and torque idler shaft bolts 

to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify proper alignment.

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Steering Inspection and Adjustment

Each week, or before a long ride, check all steering system fasteners and 

tighten if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Ski Alignment

With the handlebars in a straight ahead position, and with vehicle 

weight compressing the suspension, measure from the straight edge of 

the skis at the center of the ski mounting bolt.  The measurement 

between the skis at point X should be 1/8I to 1/4I (3-6 mm) greater 

than the measurement at point Y.

NOTE: If the skis are misaligned, we recommend that your dealer cor-

rect the alignment, since camber adjustment may also be 

affected.

WARNING

Improper ski alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering control, 

resulting in serious injury or death.  Do not attempt to change the ski align-

ment or camber adjustment.  See your Polaris dealer.

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X

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Steering System

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Ski Skags

Some models have one skag, others may have dual skags. Check skags 

before each use of the snowmobile to ensure positive steering character-

istics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their original diameter. 

NOTE: Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or chip-

ping is found.

Skag Replacement
1. Raise and support the front of 

the machine so the skis are 

approximately 6I (15.2 cm) 

from the ground.

2. Remove the attaching nuts 

and pry the skag downward.

3. Remove the front end of the 

skag.

4. Remove the rear end of the 

skag.

5. Reverse the steps to install a 

skag.

WARNING

Worn skis and/or skags will adversely affect handling.  Loss of vehicle control 

may result, causing serious injury or death.
See your dealer's studding chart for recommended skags.  If you install 

longer or more aggressive carbide skags than the original equipment, it may 

also be necessary to add track studs to maintain proper vehicle control while 

turning on hard-packed snow or ice.