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Track Studs (XF/F

Models)

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NOTE: Stud or hooker plate installa-

tion will void track and tunnel warranty.

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NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recom-

mend studding a track with a 1.5
inch lug or greater.

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NOTE: Stud installation can be per-

formed by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. This
service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.

For proper installation, use the following

procedure:

1. Using the appropriate stud template

(see chart), mark the desired stud

pattern to be used.

2. Using the proper-sized stud hole

drill bit, drill out the stud holes.

3. Push the stud through the hole from

inside the track; then place the

domed support plate and lock nut on

the exposed stud.

4. Using a wrench to secure the stud,

tighten the lock nut on the exposed stud.

It is also recommended that whenever

studs are installed on a track, carbide

wear bars should be installed on the skis.

Carbide wear bars complement the track

studs to balance steering control under

these conditions. The length of the car-

bide on the wear bars should be propor-

tionate to the number of track studs (i.e.

small number of track studs — short

length of carbide...many track studs —

long length of carbide). The proper pro-

portion between the number of studs and

carbide length on the wear bar will main-

tain steering balance.

Reverse Operation

The engine reverse function offers the

operator the convenience of being able to

back up the snowmobile rather than hav-

ing to turn the snowmobile around by

hand. This feature, under most situations,

should not be used to free a stuck snow-

mobile as it will tend to dig the skis

deeper into the snow. Always use mini-

mal speed when operating in reverse and

come to a complete stop before shifting

from either forward to reverse or reverse

to forward.

! WARNING

When installing studs on a single-ply
track, it is important to use Arctic Cat-
approved studs (proper head diame-
ter). If approved studs (proper head
diameter) are not used, studs could
tear free of the track causing possible
injury or even death. Consult an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for information.

CAUTION

To prevent tunnel damage from the
studs, Tunnel Protector Kit (p/n 6639-
118) for the XF models, (p/n 6639-075)
for the F models, or (p/n 6639-189) for
HCR models must be installed.

Stud Template Chart

Track Length

p/n

129 in.

6639-143

141 in.

4639-991

! WARNING

Always balance the snowmobile with
the proper proportion between the
number of studs and carbide length
on the wear bars. Do not “over drive”
conditions; use common sense in all
operating conditions.

CAUTION

Do not use studs that are more than
9.525 mm (0.375 in.) longer than the
track lug height.

! WARNING

Do not operate a snowmobile with
loose studs as they may be thrown
from the track. Always use a shielded
safety stand whenever performing
any maintenance or adjustments.

! WARNING

DO NOT stand behind the snowmo-
bile or near the rotating track. NEVER
run the track at high speed when the
track is suspended.