2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 122

2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Suspension Troubleshooting Problem Rear suspension bottoms too easily Rides too stiff in rear Solution • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55). • Change rear shock spring (see your dealer). • Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer). • Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points. • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55). • Change rear shock spring (see your dealer). • Check track tension (see page 106). • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55). Too much weight transfer when climbing Too little weight transfer when climbing Machine darts from side to side • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55). • Check ski alignment (see page 110). • 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. • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55). • Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 112). • Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer). • Check for worn skags. • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55). • Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of snowmobile). • Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 51). • Install single skag (see your dealer Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely. Check ski alignment (see page 110). Check skags and skis for damage. Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55). Front end pushes Steering is heavy 120

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
°
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55).
°
Change rear shock spring (see your dealer).
°
Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
Rides too stiff in rear
°
Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
°
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55).
°
Change rear shock spring (see your dealer).
°
Check track tension (see page 106).
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
°
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55).
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
°
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55).
Machine darts from
side to side
°
Check ski alignment (see page 110).
°
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.
°
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55).
°
Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 112).
°
Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer).
Front end pushes
°
Check for worn skags.
°
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55).
°
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 51).
°
Install single skag (see your dealer).
Steering is heavy
°
Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
°
Check ski alignment (see page 110).
°
Check skags and skis for damage.
°
Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 47 and 55).