Suspension Troubleshooting - Polaris IQ Turbo Dragon Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
Rides too stiff in rear
Too much weight
transfer when climb-
ing
Too little weight
transfer when climb-
ing
Machine darts from
side to side
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
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Solution
• Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag
(see page 54).
• Change torsion spring to stiffer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag
(see page 54).
• Change torsion spring to softer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Check track tension (see page 124).
• Set static sag (see page 54). Adjust torsion spring blocks or
install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag.
• Adjust limiter straps (see page 55).
• Set static sag (see page 54). Adjust torsion spring blocks or
install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag.
• Adjust limiter straps (see page 55).
• Check ski alignment (see page 128).
• 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.
• Set static sag (see page 54).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 126).
• Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer).
• Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of
machine).
• Set static sag (see page 54).
• Install single skag (see your dealer).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 51).
• Rotate RRSS to high position (see page 59).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 128).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Set static sag (see page 54).