Suspension Troubleshooting - Polaris 600 Switchback Assault 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
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 48.
• Check ski alignment (see page 102).
• 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 for worn skags.
• 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 50).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 102).
• Check skags and skis for damage.