Polaris 2003 Universal Snowmobiles - Manual (Page 46)

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THE PERFECT FIT
Front Suspension Adjustments
Break in the suspension for approximately 150 miles (240 km) and
re-grease all suspension parts before fine-tuning adjustments are made.
Settings will vary from rider to rider, depending on rider weight,
vehicle speed, riding style, and trail conditions. We recommend
starting with factory settings and then customizing each adjustment
individually to suit rider preference. The machine should be
methodically tested under the same conditions after each adjustment
(trail and snow conditions, vehicle speed, riding position, etc.) until the
best ride is achieved. Adjustments should be made to one area at a
time in order to properly evaluate the change.
All snowmobile suspensions have a front and a rear suspension, each
of which has adjustment options.
Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
The IFS is made up of the skis
(1), front shocks and springs
(2), and the components that
connect these parts to both the
steering, such as the tie rods
(3), and to the machine itself,
such as the trailing arms (4).
Front suspension adjustments
include shocks, springs, toe,
and camber.
NOTE: Although the front sus-
pension on your machine may
not look exactly like the il-
lustration, it will have the same
parts and functions as those
illustrated.
IFS Adjustment Options
D
Front shock spring preload
D
Optional springs
D
Optional valving (if equipped with RYDE FX
t
or Fox
t
Shocks)
D
Indy Select (if equipped)
1
2
3
4