Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment; Front Suspension; Rear Suspension - Polaris A09BG50AA User Manual

MAINTENANCE
Eccentric Clamp With Hitch
Torque to 40 ft.lbs. (54 Nm)
With Trailer Hitch
8. Remove the pin punch.
9. 2004 Models -- Tighten caliper mounting bracket
bolts 10-12 ft. lbs. (14 - 17 Nm).
2004 Models: Caliper Mount Bracket
10. Verify chain adjustment is correct after tightening
eccentric clamp bolts to specification by rolling
ATV forward and checking chain tension in
several places on chain. The chain is adjusted
correctly when the tightest portion of the
chain has approximately 3/8 in. (10 mm) of
deflection.
11. Reinstall the chain guard (where applicable).
Reposition chain guide to allow 1/8" (.3 cm)
clearance between sprocket and guide.
2.38
10-12 ft. lbs
Chain Guide
SUSPENSION SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Operator weight and vehicle loading affect
suspensionspringpreloadrequirements. Adjustas
necessary.

FRONT SUSPENSION

Compress and release front suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Check all front suspension components for wear or
damage.
Inspect front strut cartridges for leakage.

REAR SUSPENSION

Compress and release rear suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Rear Spring
Adjustment Cam
G Check all rear
components for wear or damage.
G Inspect shock for leakage.
REAR SHOCK: Use the Shock Spanner Wrench (PN
2870872) to adjust the shock preload cam.
suspension