Suspension Troubleshooting - Polaris Widetrak LX Owner's Manual

SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
Rear suspension
rides too stiff
Too much weight
transfer when climb-
ing
Too little weight
transfer when climb-
ing
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
Machine darts from
side to side
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Solution (perform only one change at a time)
• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Check for binding suspension components and grease all
pivot points.
• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Decrease shock compression damping (see page 34).
• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Check for worn skags
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Increase IFS preload (see page 32).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Decrease IFS preload (see page 32).
• Ensure skis are properly aligned (see page 94).
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-
ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
• Ensure skags are straight on skis.