Shock Compression Adjustment - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

3. Turn the lower adjustment ring (1) clockwise to
increase preload or counter-clockwise to decrease
preload.
NOTE
DO NOT increase the spring preload by more than one
inch (25.4 mm) over the factory setting.
4. Once you have obtained the correct preload, hold
the lower adjustment ring while tightening the upper
adjustment ring to lock them in place.
NOTE
Always return the spring preload to the factory setting
after the load is removed from the vehicle. The
increased suspension height will negatively impact
vehicle stability when operating without a load.

SHOCK COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT

The compression damping adjustment is located on top
of the shock 'Piggyback' reservoir of each shock.
Turn the clicker adjuster knob to make damping
adjustments.
NOTE
When clicker adjuster is turned clockwise until it stops,
damping is in the fully closed position.
Turn the clicker clockwise to increase compression
damping. Turn the clicker counter-clockwise to decrease
compression damping.
COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT TABLE
SETTING COMPRESSION DAMPING
Full counter-clockwise position
Softest
Factory
10 clicks from closed
Firmest 2 clicks from closed
MAINTENANCE
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