Polaris 2005 440 IQ - Manual (Page 34)

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THE PERFECT FIT
IQ Front Suspension Adjustments
WARNING
Always verify ski alignment before making adjustments to the
IFS. See page 96 to check alignment. If the skis are misaligned,
see your dealer, as the camber adjustment may also be affected.
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 o-ring travel indicator down as far as it will go on the
shock rod and test ride the machine. The o-ring 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 Absorber Components
1. Retainer
2. Shock Rod
3. O-Ring Travel Indicator
4. Body
5. Threaded Spring Preload Adjuster Nut
Shock Damping (Walker/Evans Shock)
Turn the adjuster (1) clockwise to
increase stiffness. Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to decrease
stiffness.
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