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The perfect fit, Front suspension adjustments, Warning – Polaris Trail RMK User Manual

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THE PERFECT FIT

Front Suspension Adjustments

The tension at which the shock coil spring is set is called spring preload.

For the best ride, the spring preload should be set as low as possible to

use the full travel of the ski shock, with occasional light bottoming. To

determine if your machine is using full travel of the ski shock, push the

jounce bumper down as far as it will go on the shock rod and test ride

the machine. The bumper will move up on the rod in direct relation to

the amount of travel. If the shock travel is full, the bumper will be seated

at the top of the shock.

Shock Components

1. Retainer
2. Shock Rod
3. Jounce Bumper
4. Body
5. Threaded Spring Preload

Adjuster Nut

WARNING

Always verify ski alignment before making adjustments to the IFS. See page

100 to check alignment. If the skis are misaligned, see your dealer, as the

camber adjustment may also be affected.

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