Polaris 600 RUSH PRO-R, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Change torsion spring to stiffer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
Rides too stiff in rear • Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Change torsion spring to softer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Check track tension (see page 100).
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
•
Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion
springs to achieve correct sag.
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion
springs to achieve correct sag.
Machine darts from
side to side
• Check ski alignment (see page 104).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your
dealer).
• Ensure skags are straight on skis.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 106).
• Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer).
Front end pushes • Check for worn skags.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of snow-
mobile).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 43).
• Install single skag (see your dealer).
Steering is heavy • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 104).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).