2006 Polaris FST Touring Owners Manual - Page 141

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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Rear suspension bottoms too easily Suspension Troubleshooting (Switchback) Solution (perform only one change at a time) S Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. S Increase shock compression damping (see page 53). S Check for binding suspension components and grease all pivot points. S Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. S Decrease shock compression damping (see page 53). S Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. S Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see page 51). S Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. S Move limiter strap on front torque arm to low position (see page 51). S Check for worn skags S Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine). S Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. S Increase IFS preload (see page 47). S Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see page 51). Check skags and skis for damage. Check ski alignment (see page 126). Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely. Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. S Adjust IFS preload (see page 47). S Adjust RIDER SELECT (see page 31). S S S S S Ensure skis are properly aligned (see page 126). S Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine). S Ensure skags are straight on skis. Rear suspension rides too stiff Too much weight transfer when climbing Too little weight transfer when climbing Front end pushes Steering is heavy Machine darts from side to side 138

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting (Switchback)
Problem
Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
S
Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S
Increase shock compression damping (see page 53).
Rear suspension
rides too stiff
S
Check for binding suspension components and grease all
pivot points.
S
Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S
Decrease shock compression damping (see page 53).
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
S
Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S
Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see
page 51).
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
S
Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S
Move limiter strap on front torque arm to low position (see
page 51).
Front end pushes
S
Check for worn skags
S
Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
S
Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S
Increase IFS preload (see page 47).
S
Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see
page 51).
Steering is heavy
S
Check skags and skis for damage.
S
Check ski alignment (see page 126).
S
Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
S
Verify sag dimension (see page 50). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S
Adjust IFS preload (see page 47).
S
Adjust RIDER SELECT (see page 31).
Machine darts from
side to side
S
Ensure skis are properly aligned (see page 126).
S
Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
S
Ensure skags are straight on skis.