Polaris 2000 Universal Snow Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 141

TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting - - Models with X-12, 133"
Problem
Rear suspension bottoms too easily
Rides too stiff in rear
Machine darts from side to side
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
Setting up for deep snow operation
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Solution
-Check to be sure FRSS block is in highest
position
-Adjust torsion spring blocks to highest posi-
tion
-Adjust coil over spring on front track shock to
increase preload, replace front track spring
with overload kit #2871439
-Change to stiffer shock valving on Indy Select
front track shock
-Check for binding suspension shafts and
grease all pivot points
-Decrease spring preload adjustments
-Remove rear track shock spring or reduce
rate of spring (refer to wallchart)
-Change front track shock to lighter spring
- -Change to lighter shock valving on Indy Se-
lect shocks
-Make sure skis are aligned properly
-Make sure spindles and all steering compo-
nents are free turning
-Make sure skags are straight on skis
-Check for worn skags
-Check for binding suspension shafts and
grease all pivot points
-Increase front IFS preload
-Move FRSS to low position or move to for-
ward hole
-Check ski alignment
-Check skags and skis for damage
-Decrease IFS spring preload
-Rotate FRSS to lowest setting, depending
upon rider preference
-Decrease preload on front track spring
-Tighten limiter strap one hole