Polaris 2002 Snowmobile Owner's Manual page 164

TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
XTRA LITE
Problem
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
Rides too stiff in
rear
Machine darts from
side to side
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
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Solution (perform only one change at a time)
-Adjust torsion spring block to next higher position
-Increase rear shock compression damping by turning screw
clockwise
-Change torsion springs to next higher rate springs
-Change front track spring to next higher rate
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Decrease torsion spring preload adjustments
-Decrease rear shock compression damping by turning screw
counter clockwise
-Change torsion springs to next lower rate springs
-Make sure skis are aligned properly
-Make sure spindles and all steering components are free turning
-Make sure skags are straight on skis
-Install "E-Z Steer" skags
-Check for worn skags
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Increase IFS preload
-Shorten limiter strap on front torque arm
-Increase torsion spring preload
-Make sure spindles and all steering components are free turning
-Check ski alignment
-Check skags and skis for damage
-Decrease IFS preload
-Change front track spring to next higher rate
-Shorten limiter strap on front torque arm
-Increase torsion spring preload
-Move rear torque arm assembly and associated parts to rear-
ward mounting position
-Lengthen limiter strap on front torque arm
-Decrease torsion spring preload
-Move rear torque arm assembly and associated parts to forward
mounting position