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Troubleshooting, M-10 suspension troubleshooting – Polaris IQ Turbo LX User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

M-10 Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution (Perform only one change at a time)

Rear suspension

bottoms too easily

• Increase FRA position (see page 64).
• Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock

(see page 65).

• Increase front track shock coil spring preload by adding

washers.

• Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your

dealer).

• Check track tension (see page 138).

Rear suspension

rides too stiff

• Decrease FRA position (see page 64).
• Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock

(see page 65).

• Decrease front track shock coil spring preload by adding

washers.

• Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your

dealer).

• Check track tension (see page 138).

Front end pushes

• Check for worn skags
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot

points.

• Shorten front limiter strap.
• Install single skags (see your dealer).

Steering is heavy

• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Check ski alignment (see page 142).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Verify sag dimension (see page 62). Adjust torsion spring

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct

sag dimensions.

• Adjust IFS preload (see page 51).
• Adjust RIDER SELECT (see page 30).

Machine darts from

side to side

• Check ski alignment (see page 142).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your

dealer).

• Make sure skags are straight on skis.
• Set static sag (see page 62).
• Install dual skags.