Polaris 600 EDGE RMK, Service Manual

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SUSPENSIONS
7.15
Adjustment Procedures
It is a good idea to have customers break the suspension in for approximately 150 miles (240 km) before fine
tuning adjustments are made.
All settings will vary from rider to rider, depending on rider weight, vehicle speed, riding style, and trail conditions.
We recommend starting with factory settings and then customizing each adjustment individually to suit rider pref-
erence. The machine should be methodically tested under the same conditions after each adjustment (trail and
snow conditions, vehicle speed,riding position, etc.) until a satisfactory ride is achieved. Adjustments should be
made to one area at a time, in order to properly evaluate the change.
The purpose of the front rear scissor stop (FRSS) is to control the bump attitude of the rear suspension. As the
front torque arm (FTA) hits the bump, it forces the rear scissor to collapse a predetermined amount, depending
on the FRSS block position.
This accomplishes two important things, it allows a lighter spring rate on the FTA because it can borrow spring
rate from the rear torsion springs; and it prepares the rear portion of the suspension for the bump, reducing secon-
dary kick back.
The FRSS is made of a resilient material allowing smooth action and preventing any suspension component dam-
age.
This unique feature is applied to the XTRA
t
10 rear suspension. Patents are pending.
Rear Scissor
Front Torque
Arm (FTA)
FRSS with short (low) leg to rear. Note the front torque arm must collapse further to collapse rear
torque arm.
Rear Scissor
Front Torque
Arm (FTA)
FRSS with long (high) leg to rear. Note this forces rear scissor to collapse with less front torque arm
movement than when in short position. This keeps the rails more parallel to the chassis.
FRSS RRSS
FRSS
RRSS