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Troubleshooting, Suspension troubleshooting – Polaris 2015 600 Switchback Assault User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Rear suspension
bottoms too easily

• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information

beginning on page 48.

• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).

Rides too stiff in rear

• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information

beginning on page 48.

• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot

points.

Too much weight
transfer when
climbing

• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information

beginning on page 48.

Too little weight
transfer when
climbing

• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information

beginning on page 48.

Machine darts from
side to side

• Check ski alignment (see page 102).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your

dealer).

• Ensure skags are straight on skis.

Front end pushes

• Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering

components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of snow-
mobile).

• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 50).

Steering is heavy

• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 102).
• Check skags and skis for damage.