Polaris 600 EDGE RMK, Service Manual

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SUSPENSIONS
7.46
Suspension Troubleshooting - XTRA 10 Style
Problem Solution
Rear suspension bottoms too easily -Increase torsion spring preload
-Increase rear shock compression valving by turning
screw clockwise (if equipped with optional Indy Select
shock) or refer to optional valving on Suspension Wall-
chart for Fox equipped models
-Change RRSS to highest setting
Rides too stiff in rear -Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points
-Decrease torsion spring preload adjustments
-Decrease rear shock compression valving by turning
screw counterclockwise (if equipped with optional Indy
Select shock) or refer to optional valving on Suspension
Wallchart for Fox equipped models
-Set RRSS to lowest position or totally remove
Machine darts from side to side -Make sure skis are aligned properly (straight
forward with rider on machine)
-Make sure spindles and all steering components are
free turning
-Make sure skags are straight on skis
-Check hi-fax and replace if worn
-Reduce ski pressure:
D
Increase front track spring preload
(requires shims)
D
Reduce IFS spring preload by adjusting
cam
D
Reduce rear torsion spring preload
D
Lengthen front limiter strap
Front end pushes -Check for worn skags
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points
-Increase IFS spring preload by adjusting cam or adding
washers
-Shorten front limiter strap
Steering is heavy -Check ski alignment
-Check skags and skis for damage
-Reduce ski pressure:
D
Increase front track spring preload
D
Reduce IFS spring preload by adjusting
cam
D
Reduce rear torsion spring preload
Setting up for deep snow operation -Change worn hi-fax
-Lower rear torque arms (see Performance section at the
back of this manual)
-Increase front limiter strap length
-Based on rider preference, RRSS may be removed to
increase weight transfer