Polaris 2002 Snowmobile, Owner'S Manual

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THE PERFECT FIT
Front Suspension Adjustments
If the spring preload is at its maximum and you want more adjustment:
D
Remove the existing spring and install the next highest rate spring, or
D
Change the shock valving on Fox
t
and RYDE FX
t
shocks, or
D
Increase compression damping on Indy Select shocks (PE 52)
See your dealer for details.
NOTE: Some models do not have shocks with thread adjustable
spring preload.
Changing Shock Valving
If you find that spring preload adjustment alone is not sufficient,
changing the valving of your Fox
t
or RYDE FX
t
shocks may give
you the ride adjustment you want. The purpose of shock valving is to
control the stiffness of the shock’s compression.
Changing shock valving on Fox
t
and
RYDE FX
t
shocks
requires special tools and a sound knowledge of mechanical
theory, tool use, and shop procedures to perform the work safely
and correctly. Shocks contain high-pressure nitrogen gas. Use
extreme caution when handling high-pressure service equipment.
This work should be performed by a Polaris dealer.
WARNING