2014 Polaris 600 Rush Pro-R Owners Manual - Page 57

THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Rear Shock Spring Preload Settings Make adjustments to the rear shock spring to tune vehicle balance. Always perform shock spring preload adjustments with the weight of the vehicle removed from the shock and with the shock at full extension. Increasing preload will increase ski pressure and result in less weight transfer and flatter cornering and more precise steering response. Decreasing preload will decrease ski pressure and result in more weight transfer, or less weight on the skis when accelerating. Turn the spring retainer up to one turn from the initial setting, then test ride. Repeat the adjustment in one-turn increments until the desired result is achieved. Increasing the spring preload too much may adversely affect the handling of the snowmobile and the performance of the suspension. Never exceed one inch (2.54 cm) of preload beyond the factory settings. When decreasing preload, make sure at least two turns of preload are holding the spring between the retainer on the top of the shock and the threaded spring preload adjuster nut on the shock body. Failure to do so could cause the retainer to fall off when the suspension is fully extended. Rear Shock Clicker Make adjustments to the shock clicker to control bottoming, chatter and general riding comfort. Make the adjustments in 2-click increments, then test ride. Repeat the adjustment until the desired result is achieved. TIP: Initially, heavier riders may want to set the shock clickers 2-4 clicks higher than lighter riders. Softer Stiffer The standard clicker setting is 4 clicks from the softest position. • Turn the clicker clockwise for a stiffer ride. • Turn the clicker counter-clockwise for a softer ride. 55