Polaris 550 Indy Owner's Manual page 108

TROUBLESHOOTING
Rear Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
Rides too stiff in rear
Machine darts from
side to side
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
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Solution
• Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag
(see page 36).
• Change torsion spring to stiffer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
• Rotate RRSS to higher position (see page 40).
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag
(see page 36).
• Change torsion spring to softer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Check track tension (see page 90).
• Rotate RRSS to lower position (see page 40).
• See your dealer for ski alignment inspection.
• 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.
• Set static sag (see page 36).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 95).
• Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer).
• Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of
machine).
• Set static sag (see page 36).
• Install single skag (see your dealer).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 33).
• Rotate RRSS to higher position (see page 40).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• See your dealer for ski alignment inspection.
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Set static sag (see page 36).