b'OPTIMIZE CONTROLPACKAGES| COVERS & TRANSPORT|WINDSHIELDS|BAGS & STORAGE|BUMPERS|TOURING|UTILITY|HANDLEBARS|PROTECTION |YOUTH|PERFORMANCE|BCA|TRACKS|HANDLING & TRACTION|MAINTENANCE|BELTS|OIL & CAREMAXIMIZE STEERING CONTROL MAXIMIZE TRACTION CONTROLThe length of the turning carbide (carbide inserted directly under the steeringThe quantity and types of studs inserted through the track can have several effects. If installed spindle) is the determining factor on steering control. The longer the turningimproperly, track and/or stud damage can result. If the pushing force from an excessive number carbide, the more positive turning becomes. Too few studs with long turningof studs exceeds the ability of the steering to control the force, the effect could be like that in carbides can result in the situation shown in Illustration 1 below. Illustration 2. In this case, the studs tend to push the skis in a straight line.TBack end loose. Too much carbide, not enough steering control.T Front end pushes. Weak steering fromworn wearbars, turning carbides too shortor overstudding on track.RSteering control and stud quantity are in balance for proper setup.T T RW H AT \'S YOUR R IDING S T Y L E ? A R E YOU. Determining the proper traction and control is simple. Whats your riding style: Are you a conservative trail rider or a performance trail rider? Look at the chart below. Find the line with the horsepower of your sled. Look under your riding category. Here you will find the number of studs and the length of the carbide wearbar you should use. This is a baseline guide for stud and wearbar selection. See your dealer for specific model applications.STUD QUANTITY / INCHES OF TURNING CARBIDESLEDTRAILPERFORMANCE5075 HP48/4"48/6"75125 HP102/6"153/8"125150 HP153/8"153/10"150200 HP153/8"153/10"FOR STUD PLACEMENT, USE AN ARCTIC CAT-APPROVED STUD TEMPLATE SHOWN ON PAGE 85.Arctic Cat traction products are available in package quantities that will give you the best combinations for 129" and 137" tracks.RECOMMENDED STUD LENGTH (IN.)TRACK LUGWOODYS HEIGHTSTUD LENGTH 1.0001.075 1.2501.325 1.3521.325 1.5001.575 1.6001.575 Cobra 1.35/1.60" tracks have a standard lug height of 1.25/1.50". The overall lug height includs the extended towers at 1.35" because the towers will flex. These Cobra tracks do not use studs longer than their nominal lug height. CAUTIONSTUD PLACEMENTDO NOT use studs that are longer than recommended To protect the tunnel from possible damageDO NOT place studs in line with the heat exchanger or tunnel protector strip, and factor in the amount offrom the studs, it is recommended thatTunnel Protector Kit be installed on thosesuspension travel to avoid tunnel damagemodels not so equipped Studs MUST NOT extend more than 3/8" beyond the rubber track lugs A Short Snowflap is required when installing Verify adequate clearance between the track, tunnel and heat exchanger to avoid serious damage studs on 07-09 F Series; 09 Z1, Z1 Turbo;Confirm that your machine has adequate tunnel protection before installing studs09-11 Crossfire and CFR Use an Arctic Cat-approved Stud Template shown on page85 See your dealer for additional informationThe length of carbide and number of studs must coordinate to result in balanced handling and proper controlPackage quantities, specifications and materials may change without notice. For a dealer near you, visit arcticcat.com. 81'