Suspension Troubleshooting - Polaris 600 RUSH Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
Rides too stiff in rear
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
Machine darts from
side to side
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
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Solution
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Change torsion spring to stiffer optional 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 39 and 47).
• Change torsion spring to softer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Check track tension (see page 100).
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion
springs to achieve correct sag.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion
springs to achieve correct sag.
• Check ski alignment (see page 104).
• 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 39 and 47).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 106).
• Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer).
• Check for worn skags.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).
• 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 43).
• Install single skag (see your dealer).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 104).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 39 and 47).