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Troubleshooting, Suspension troubleshooting – Polaris 800 Pro X User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution (perform only one change at a time)

Rear suspension
bottoms too easily

-Increase torsion spring preload
-Increase rear shock compression damping by turning screw
clockwise
-Increase torsion spring wire diameter (see your dealer)

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)
-Change to lighter valving if (if equipped with Fox shocks)

-Check for proper track tension

Machine darts from
side to side

-Make sure skis are aligned properly
-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:

S

Reduce IFS spring preload

S

Reduce rear torsion spring preload

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 threaded ad-
juster
-Decrease front limiter strap length

Steering is heavy

-Check ski alignment
-Check skags and skis for damage
-Reduce ski pressure:

S

Increase front track spring preload

S

Reduce IFS spring preload by adjusting cam

S

Reduce rear torsion spring preload

Setting up for deep
snow operation

-Change worn Hi-fax
-Move front track shock assembly to upper position