Polaris 2003 Frontier - Manual (Page 125)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Edge Touring Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
- Adjust RCA forward (see setup decal under hood)
- Adjust coil over spring on front track shock to increase preload
(1” maximum preload)
- Increase torsion spring blocks to highest position
- Increase front track shock compression damping by turning
screw clockwise (factory position full soft)
- Replace front track spring with optional spring
Rides too stiff in
rear
- Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
- Adjust RCA rearward (see setup decal under hood)
- Decrease spring preload adjustments
- Decrease front track shock compression damping by turning
screw counterclockwise (factory position full soft)
Machine darts from
side to side
- Make sure skis are aligned properly
- Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely
- Make sure skags are straight on skis
- Check Hi-fax and replace if worn
- Ensure use of Accu-Trakt dual skags
Front end pushes - Check for worn skags
- Increase front IFS preload by adjusting threaded preload collar
- Decrease front track spring preload
Steering is heavy - Check skags and skis for damage
- Make sure spindles and all suspension components turn freely
- Decrease IFS spring preload
- Increase front track spring preload (1” maximum preload)