Polaris 2001 High-Performance Snowmobile Service Manual (PN 9916690), Page 332Get this manual
REAR SUSPENSIONTRACKTRACTION Traction
WARNING
A proper balance of traction products on the skis and track must be maintained to obtain proper vehicle control on hard packed snow and iceLoss of control can result in severe personal injury or deathTrack studding will enhance braking control on hard packed snow or ice, but extreme caution is still required on such surfacesUse extra caution when track studding is employed as steering ability may be reduced on hard packed snow or iceThe addition of carbide skags (if not already installed) is recommended with studded tracks to aid in maintaining proper vehicle steering and controlProper balance must be maintained between the number of studs and the length and sharpness of carbide on skagsIf you are adding studs to the track of machine it will probably be advisable to add carbide skags or change to more aggressive skags in order to maintain proper vehicle control while turning on hard packed snow or iceIf the machine is equipped with carbide skags or if you are adding them or changing to more aggressive skags than standard equipment, it may also be necessary to add track studs in order to maintain proper vehicle control while turning on hard packed snow or iceAs rule of thumb, the more studs, the longer and sharper the carbide on the skags should beThe recommendations in the chart on page 6.35a should be used as guidelines in achieving proper balance of ski and track traction products on Polaris snowmobiles