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TROUBLESHOOTING
M-10 Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
• Increase FRA position (see setup decal under hood for ini-
tial position
• Increase X-over tube length (see setup decal under hood)
• Increase rear track shock coil spring preload
• Increase front track shock coil spring preload
• Change to optional stiff rear track shock compression
spring (see your dealer)
• Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer)
• Check track tension
Rides too stiff in rear
• Decrease FRA position (see setup decal under hood)
• Decrease rear track shock coil spring preload
• Change to optional soft rear track shock compression
spring (see your dealer)
• Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer)
• Check track tension
Machine darts from
side to side
• Make sure skis are aligned properly
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn
freely
• Make sure skags are straight on skis
• Increase IFS preload
• Ensure use of Accu-Trak dual skags
Front end pushes
• Check for worn skags
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points
• Increase front IFS preload
• Shorten front limiter strap
Steering is heavy
• Check ski alignment
• Check skags and skis for damage
• Decrease IFS preload
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn
freely
