TRACTION & CONTROL MAXIMIZE HANDLING AND CONTROL TRACTION CONTROL The quantity and types of studs inserted through the track can have several effects. If installed improperly, track and/or stud damage can result. If the pushing force from an excessive number of studs exceeds the ability of the steering to control the force, the effect could be like that in Illustration 2. In this case, the studs tend to “push” the skis in a straight line. STEERING CONTROL The length of the turning carbide (carbide inserted directly under the steering spindle) is the determining factor on steering control. The longer the turning carbide, the more positive turning becomes. Too few studs with long turning carbides can result in the situation shown in Illustration 1 below. 1 2 3 1. BACK END LOOSE. TOO MUCH CARBIDE, NOT ENOUGH STEERING CONTROL. 2. FRONT END PUSHES. WEAK STEERING FROM WORN WEARBARS, TURNING CARBIDES TOO SHORT OR OVERSTUDDING ON TRACK. 3. STEERING CONTROL AND STUD QUANTITY ARE IN BALANCE FOR PROPER SETUP. TUNE YOUR SLED’S HANDLING TO YOUR RIDING STYLE Determining the proper traction and control is simple. What’s 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 discover 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 CARBIDE SLED 50–75 HP 75–125 HP 125–150 HP 150–170 HP TRAIL 48/4 in. 102/6 in. 153/8 in. 153/8 in. PERFORMANCE 48/6 in. 153/8 in. 153/10 in. 153/10 in. FOR STUD PLACEMENT, USE ONLY ARCTIC CAT-APPROVED STUD TEMPLATES SHOWN ON PAGE 152. Arctic Cat traction products are available in package quantities that will give you the best combinations for 121-in., 128-in., 129-in. and 137-in. tracks. RECOMMENDED STUD LENGTH (IN.) TRACK LUG HEIGHT 1.000 1.250 1.352 1.375 1.500 1.600 WOODY’S STUD LENGTH 1.075 1.325 1.325 1.450 1.575 1.575 STUD BOY STUD LENGTH 1.080 1.375 1.375 1.500 1.625 1.625 For stud lengths 1.325 in. and longer, we recommend the use of a Big Nut (page 151) or Power Tower Support Nut (page 152). Cobra 1.352-in. tracks have a standard lug height of 1.25 in. The overall lug height including the extended “towers” is 1.352 in. Because the towers will flex, Cobra 1.352-in. tracks use the same stud length as a 1.25-in. track. STUD PLACEMENT DO NOT use studs that are longer than recommended | DO NOT place studs in line with the heat exchanger or tunnel protector strip, and factor in the amount of suspension travel to avoid tunnel damage | Studs MUST NOT extend more than 3/8 in. beyond the rubber track lugs | Verify adequate clearance between the track, tunnel and heat exchanger to avoid serious damage | Confirm that your machine has adequate tunnel protection before installing studs | Use only Arctic Cat-approved Stud Templates shown on page 152 | The length of carbide and number of studs must coordinate to result in balanced handling and proper control CAUTION To protect the tunnel from possible damage from the studs, it is recommended that a Tunnel Protector Kit be installed on those models not so equipped | A Short Snowflap is required when installing studs on ’07-’09 F Series; ’09 Z1, Z1 Turbo; ’09-’11 Crossfire and CFR | See your dealer for additional information CALL OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL ARCTIC CAT DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR A DEALER NEAR YOU 1.800.3.ARCTIC WWW.ARCTICCAT.COM 148 OUR MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES EXCLUDE FREIGHT, HANDLING AND INSTALLATION. PRICES, PACKAGE QUANTITIES, SPECIFICATIONS AND MATERIALS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.