2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 49
2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Manual
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THE PERFECT FIT Suspension Quick Set-Up Guide Step 2: Adjust the rear spring to tune vehicle balance. After the initial test ride, make adjustments to the rear shock spring to improve vehicle balance. Increasing preload will increase ski pressure and result in less weight transfer, 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. Ride Experience Too much weight transfer •Ski pressure is too light •Skis push Too little weight transfer •Ski pressure is too heavy •Steering is heavy Adjustment Turn rear shock spring retainer clockwise (see page 55) Turn rear shock spring retainer counter-clockwise (see page 55) Step 3: Adjust shock clickers for ride quality. After making spring adjustments, adjust shock clickers to control bottoming. Turning a clicker counter-clockwise decreases damping for a softer ride. Turning a clicker clockwise increases damping for a stiffer ride and less bottoming. NOTICE: Always adjust the clicker at least one click below full stiff (full clockwise) or shock damage will occur. Test ride the snowmobile and continue making spring and clicker adjustments until you achieve the perfect ride. TIP: Initially, heavier riders may want to set the shock clickers 2-4 clicks higher than lighter riders. Ride Experience Bottoming in the IFS Bottoming in the center Bottoming in the rear No bottoming, but ride is harsh in front or rear Harsh in chatter/bumps Clicker to Adjust IFS shock - after 150 mi. (240 km) break-in Front track shock Rear shock IFS shock (after break-in), Front track shock, Rear shock Front track shock, Rear shock Adjustment Clockwise Clockwise Clockwise Counter-clockwise See Page 52 54 55 52 54 55 54 55 Counter-clockwise 47