Ski-doo Track Warranty Poster
Profile Damage
What:
Track profiles are torn, cut, or bent excessively. Puncture holes or lacerations
are visible. Often times pattern is repeated either in a straight row or
diagonally.
Why:
Riding on marginal snow conditions, excessive spinning of the track on hard
surfaces such as rocks roads dirty trails etc. May also be caused by improperly
tensioned track contacting heat exchangers. Severe ice accumulation in tunnel.
High profile tracks are more susceptible. Warrantable? NO.
Traction Devices
What:
Track and or cords have been damaged by installation of studs, screws, or
other traction devices. Why: Installation of studs or other traction devices
adversely affect track strength. Track elongation due to cutting of structural
tensile cords may occur. Backer plate pull through may also occur. Damage to
rods due to contact with screws placed in lugs is possible. Warrantable? NO.
TRACK TENSION
A new track will have a tendency to stretch initially, ensure that tension and
alignment are checked often and properly set. A track that is too loose will
have a tendency to jump the drive lugs, this condition may also allow the track
to contact the heat exchangers, either of these may damage the track. A track
that is tensioned too tight may cause premature slider shoe wear and also impose
excessive loads on suspension components and idler wheels. Damage to the track
and or suspension components may occur.
MARGINAL SNOW
As snow is used to lubricate and prevent wear of the slider shoes and guide
cleats, riding on icy trails or lakes or in marginal snow conditions may cause
excessive wear of these components. Heat generated by riding under these
conditions may weaken the vulcanization of the track and may lead to track
failure. Avoid riding under these conditions. Ensure that adequate snow is
available to cover rocks, stumps, logs etc. to avoid track impact damage.
HIGH PROFILE TRACK
These tracks have been designed to provide maximum performance for hill
climbing, steep slopes, extreme ungroomed powder and softer groomed trails.
Since these tracks are designed for the above use, it is not recommended to run
at high speeds for prolonged periods of time, or to drive on ice or hard packed
snow. They are also not recommended for regular groomed snowmobile trails. The
staggered profile is designed to improve traction and reduce rotating weight,
however because of this, the profile is easier to tear if run on hard surfaces
or passes over rocks or other sharp objects. In non- powder snow riding extreme
heat may be generated by slider shoe wear which transfers into the reinforcing
rods. This heat may cause delamination of the rubber and eventual track failure.
This is not a warrantable failure.