2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Assault Owners Manual - Page 118

2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Assault Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Suspension Troubleshooting Problem Rear suspension bottoms too easily Rides too stiff in rear Solution • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information beginning on page 48. • Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer). • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information beginning on page 48. • Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points. • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information beginning on page 48. • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information beginning on page 48. • Check ski alignment (see page 102). • 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. • Check for worn skags. • Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of snowmobile). • Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 50). • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely. • Check ski alignment (see page 102). • Check skags and skis for damage. Too much weight transfer when climbing Too little weight transfer when climbing Machine darts from side to side Front end pushes Steering is heavy 116

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
°
Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
°
Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
Rides too stiff in rear
°
Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
°
Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
°
Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
°
Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
Machine darts from
side to side
°
Check ski alignment (see page 102).
°
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.
Front end pushes
°
Check for worn skags.
°
Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of snow-
mobile).
°
Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 50).
Steering is heavy
°
Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
°
Check ski alignment (see page 102).
°
Check skags and skis for damage.