Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE
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C
A
B
C
A
C
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE -
SWINGARM / REAR
AXLE
Loosen Eccentric
clamp bolts (Step 2)
1. Loosen two eccentric locking bolts.
2. Insert a pin punch into the eccentric axle housing.
Step 1
Step 2
3. Roll the vehicle ahead or back to adjust chain
slack to the proper dimension.
4. Tighten the eccentric locking bolts to 45 ft. lbs.
(61 Nm).
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER -TIGHTEN ECCENTRIC
CLAMP BOLTS. PRE-MATURE BEARING
FAILURE MAY RESULT.
SHOCK REBOUND AND
COMPRESSION
DAMPING
ADJUSTMENT
Rebound Damping
1. Locate the rebound damping clicker drum
between the lower spring seat and the lower
shock mount.
2. Turn the clicker to the left (A) to increase the
rebound damping. Turn it to the right (B) to
decrease rebound damping.
NOTE: The clicker drum is effective up to 15
clicks from fully closed. The rebound damping is
factory set at 10 clicks from fully closed.
A
B
Compression Damping
The compression damping clicker drum is located on
top of the shock reservoir, under the left rear fender.
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