Polaris Trail RMK, Owner'S Manual

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THE PERFECT FIT
Front Suspension Adjustments
Shock Spring Preload
Increasing spring preload will
increase ski-to-ground pressure.
Decreasing spring preload will
decrease ski-to-ground pressure.
When adjusting, be sure the springs
on both the left and right sides of the
machine are at the same adjustment.
To increase front shock spring pre-
load, grasp the spring and turn it to
the right. Turn it to the left to decrease
preload.
Increasing the spring preload too
much may adversely affect the han-
dling of the snowmobile and the per-
formance of the suspension. Never
exceed one inch of preload beyond
the factory settings, and ensure that
both sides are adjusted the same.
When decreasing preload, make sure
at least two turns of preload are holding the spring between the retainer
on top of the shock and the threaded spring preload adjuster nut on the
shock body.
Tip: Some models do not have shocks with thread adjustable spring preload.
See your dealer for more information.
NOTICE: Always leave one thread showing above the adjuster nut. On models
equipped with a plastic adjuster nut, if the nut is unscrewed from the
threaded body, the nut will break.
Low
Preload
High
Preload