Polaris 2015 600 / 800 SWITCHBACK Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
Adjust rear track shock clicker stiffer (see pages 57 and
58).
Verify rear spring is not broken / dislodged.
Rebuild rear track shock (see your dealer).
Rides too stiff in rear Adjust rear track shock clicker softer (
Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
Adjust rear track shock clicker to softer setting.
Check track tension (see page 120).
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 56).
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
Machine darts from
side to side
Check ski alignment (see page 124).
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.
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 128).
Front end pushes Decrease front track shock spring preload in 1/8in.
increments.
Increase front suspension shock spring preload in 1/8in.
increments
Check for worn skags.
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components.
Steering is heavy Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
Check ski alignment (see page 124).
Check skags and skis for damage.
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
Increase front track shock spring preload in 1/8in.
increments
Track skips / ratchets Track tension too loose (see page)
Studs (if installed) are loose. Follow manufacture’s
installation instructions and re-torque studs.