Polaris Switchback 600 2013 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 58

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.
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Stiffer
Softer