Polaris 550 INDY 144 Owner's Manual page 106

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
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 36.
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 36.
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Check ski alignment (see page 90).
• 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.
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 91).
• Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of
machine).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 35).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 90).
• Check skags and skis for damage.