Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Manual - part 15

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THE PERFECT FIT

Accessories

Polaris offers a wide range of accessories for your snowmobile to help 

make each ride more enjoyable.
Use only Polaris parts and accessories on your Polaris snowmobile. Use 

of unapproved parts and accessories may result in:
• Non-compliance with government/industry requirements
• Voiding of warranty
• Injury to self or others
This applies, but is not limited to the following areas: brakes, clutches, 

fuel systems, and exhaust systems. Exhaust systems are critical safety 

areas that must use approved Polaris parts. Please see your Polaris 

dealer for service.

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THE PERFECT FIT

Traction Products

Studs

Before equipping your snowmobile with traction products, be aware of 

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

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

strips may result in cooler or tunnel damage. See page 63.
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 tunnel.

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.

NOTICE: 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. Center of stud must be at least 1 1/8" (2.86 cm) from the 

outside edge of the track.

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THE PERFECT FIT

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 115.
If your snowmobile 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.

Wear Strips

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

whenever track studding is used.
Install the appropriate wear strip kit. See your dealer.
Wear strips are designed for a specific stud length. See your dealer's 

studding chart for recommended traction accessories.

NOTICE: 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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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS

Pre-Ride Checklist

Inspect all items on the checklist for proper operation or condition 

before each use of the snowmobile. Procedures are outlined on the refer-

enced pages. Look for a checkmark (n) on the referenced pages to 

locate the pre-ride inspection items.

Item

See Page

Drive Belt Condition

105

Steering System

66

Recoil Rope

65

Parking Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System

67, 68, 100

Throttle Lever

65

Throttle Safety Switch

65

Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch)

71, 81

Ignition Switch

71, 81

Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight

71

Coolant Level

96

Chaincase Oil Level

90

Injection Oil Level

77

Suspension Mounting Bolts

70

Skags (Wear Bars)

63, 115

Ski Saddle and Spindle Bolts

70

Hood Straps/Latches

66

Seat Latches

65

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts

70, 111

Track Alignment/Condition

69, 112

Rail Slide Condition

112