Polaris Trail RMK - Manual (Page 115)

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SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
• Verify sag dimension (see page 113). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Increase shock compression damping (see page 31).
Rear suspension
rides too stiff
• Check for binding suspension components and grease all
pivot points.
• Verify sag dimension (see page 113). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Decrease shock compression damping (see page 31).
Too much weight
transfer when climb-
ing
• Verify sag dimension (see page 113). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see
page 113).
Too little weight
transfer when climb-
ing
• Verify sag dimension (see page 113). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Move limiter strap on front torque arm to low position (see
page 113).
Front end pushes • Check for worn skags
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
• Verify sag dimension (see page 113). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Increase IFS preload (see page 32).
• Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see
page 113).
Steering is heavy • Check skags and skis for damage.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
• Verify sag dimension (see page 113). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Decrease IFS preload (see page 32).
Machine darts from
side to side
• Ensure skis are properly aligned (see page 100).
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
• Ensure skags are straight on skis.