2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 56

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THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Front Track Shock Compression Damping Make adjustments to the shock clicker to control bottoming. 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. Stiffer The standard clicker setting is 2 clicks from the softest position. • Turn the clicker clockwise for a stiffer ride. • Turn the clicker counter-clockwise for a softer ride. Softer Front Track Shock Spring Preload Always perform shock spring preload adjustments with the weight of the vehicle removed from the shock and with the shock at full extension. Increasing spring preload will decrease ski-toground pressure. Decreasing spring preload will increase ski-to-ground pressure. The initial preload setting is 1.375 inches (3.49 cm) from body end to spring. To change shock spring preload, grasp the spring retainer and rotate it. 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. TIP: Other spring options are available. Please see your POLARIS dealer. 54

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THE PERFECT FIT
Rear Suspension Adjustments
Front Track Shock Compression Damping
Make adjustments to the shock
clicker to control bottoming. Make
the adjustments in 2-click incre-
ments, 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.
The standard clicker setting is 2
clicks from the softest position.
°
Turn the clicker clockwise for a
stiffer ride.
°
Turn the clicker counter-clockwise for a softer ride.
Front Track Shock Spring Preload
Always perform shock spring preload adjustments with the weight of
the vehicle removed from the shock and with the shock at full extension.
Increasing spring preload will
decrease
ski-to-
ground pressure. Decreasing spring preload
will
increase
ski-to-ground pressure.
The initial preload setting is 1.375 inches
(3.49 cm) from body end to spring. To change
shock spring preload, grasp the spring retainer
and rotate it.
Increasing the spring preload too much may
adversely affect the handling of the snowmo-
bile 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.
TIP:
Other spring options are available. Please see your POLARIS dealer.
Stiffer
Softer