Polaris 550 LX Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
EDGE Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
Increase torsion spring preload
Increase rear shock compression damping by turning
screw clockwise
Increase torsion spring wire diameter (see your dealer)
Rides too stiff in rear Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points
Decrease torsion spring preload adjustments
Decrease rear shock compression valving by turning
screw counterclockwise (if equipped with optional Indy
Select shock)
Check for proper track tension
Machine darts from
side to side
Make sure skis are aligned properly
Make sure spindles and all steering components are free
turning
Make sure skags are straight on skis
Check rail slide and replace if worn
Reduce ski pressure:
A) Reduce IFS spring preload
B) Reduce rear torsion spring preload
Front end pushes Check for worn skags
Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points
Increase IFS spring preload by adjusting cam or threaded
adjuster
Decrease front limiter strap length
Steering is heavy Check ski alignment
Check skags and skis for damage
Reduce ski pressure:
A) Increase front track spring preload
B) Reduce IFS spring preload by adjusting cam
C) Reduce rear torsion spring preload
Setting up for deep
snow operation
Change worn Hi-fax
Move front track shock assembly to upper position