Polaris 2013 600 Switchback - Manual (Page 59)

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THE PERFECT FIT
Rear Suspension Adjustments
Rear Shock Spring Preload Settings
Make adjustments to the rear shock spring to tune vehicle balance.
Always perform shock spring preload adjustments with the weight of
the vehicle removed from the shock and with the shock at full extension.
Increasing preload will increase ski pressure and result in less weight
transfer and flatter cornering and more precise steering response.
Decreasing preload will decrease ski pressure and result in more weight
transfer, or less weight on the skis when accelerating.
Turn the spring retainer up to one turn from the initial setting, then test
ride. Repeat the adjustment in one-turn increments until the desired
result is achieved.
Increasing the spring preload too much may adversely affect the han-
dling of the snowmobile and the performance of the suspension. Never
exceed one inch (2.54 cm) of preload beyond the factory settings.
When decreasing preload, make sure at least two turns of preload are
holding the spring between the retainer on the top of the shock and the
threaded spring preload adjuster nut on the shock body. Failure to do so
could cause the retainer to fall off when the suspension is fully
extended.
Rear Shock Clicker
Make adjustments to the shock
clicker to control bottoming, chatter
and general riding comfort. Make
the adjustments in 2-click incre-
ments, then test ride. Repeat the
adjustment until the desired result is
achieved.
TIP: Initially, heavier riders may want to
set the shock clickers 2-4 clicks
higher than lighter riders.
The standard clicker setting is 4
clicks from the softest position.
• Turn the clicker clockwise for a
stiffer ride.
• Turn the clicker counter-clockwise for a softer ride.
Stiffer
Softer