Snowmobile Polaris Turbo IQ LXT (2014 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 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, 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

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 war-
ranties are void if track damage or failure results from improper or 
excessive stud installation or the use of non-POLARIS traction prod-
ucts.

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 65.

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. 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

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 135.

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.

Item

See Page

Drive Belt Condition

125

Steering System

68

Parking Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System

69, 70, 119

Throttle Lever

67

Throttle Safety Switch

67

Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch)

73, 87

Ignition Switch

73, 87

Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight

73

Coolant Level

113

Gearcase Oil Level

105

Engine Oil Level

94

Engine Oil Level (check before operating if vehicle was 

tipped over)

74

Foam Oil Breather Element

102

Suspension Mounting Bolts

72

Skags (Wear Bars)

65, 135

Ski Saddle and Spindle Bolts

72

Hood Straps/Latches

68

Seat Latches

67

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts

72, 131

Track Alignment/Condition

71, 132

Rail Slide Condition

132