Snowmobile Polaris 600 Switchback / 800 Switchback (2013 year). Manual - part 14

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Handlebar Adjustments

Handlebar Position

1. Loosen the four bolts on 

the bottom of the adjuster 
block. If necessary, pry the 
blocks apart with a screw-
driver.

2. Adjust the handlebar for-

ward or rearward to the 
desired position.

3. Tighten the bolts. Torque 

the bolts to 13-16 ft. lbs. 
(18-22 Nm).

Handlebar Angle

1. Loosen the four bolts on 

the top of the adjuster 
block. If necessary, pry the 
blocks apart with a screw-
driver.

2. Adjust the handlebar for-

ward or rearward to the 
desired angle.

3. Tighten the bolts. Torque the bolts to 13-16 ft. lbs. (18-22 Nm).

Loosen top bolts to adjust 
handlebar angle

Loosen bottom bolts to 
adjust handlebar position

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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 snowmo-
bile. 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, internal engine components 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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Traction Products

Studs

The track is not warranted by POLARIS if studs have been installed. 
Track warranties are also void if track damage or failure results from the 
use of any non-POLARIS traction products. Use only POLARIS-
approved traction products on your snowmobile. 

If you choose to install studs, stud length must not exceed 1.45 inches 
(37 mm) for a factory-installed track.

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 59.

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 snowmobiles 
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. The center of the stud must be at least 1 1/8 inches (2.9 cm) 
from the outside edge of the track.

Before equipping your snowmobile with traction products, be aware of 
the laws in your area pertaining to the use of traction products.

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Traction Products

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 111.

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. Wear strips are designed for a specific 
stud length.

See your dealer's studding chart for recommended traction accesso-
ries.

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.