Suspension; Suspension Inspection; Spring Adjustment (Walker Evans™) - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION INSPECTION

Compress and release the suspension. Damping should
be smooth throughout the range of travel.
• Check all suspension components and mounting
fasteners for wear or damage.
• Inspect each shock body for leakage.
SPRING ADJUSTMENT (WALKER
EVANS™)
The front and rear shocks have a spring adjustment
q
setting . Suspension springs may be adjusted to suit
different riding conditions or vehicle payloads.
WARNING
Uneven adjustment may cause poor handling of the
vehicle, which could result in an accident and serious
injury or death. Always adjust both the left and right
springs equally.
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SPRING ADJUSTMENT - FACTORY SETTING
Front
Piggyback
15.75 in. (40
Shocks
cm)
NOTICE
Refer to the shock illustrations for spring measurement
q
location.
The factory setting is appropriate for nearly all riding
conditions. If desired, the spring setting may be adjusted
to maintain vehicle clearance height when carrying
loads.
1. Raise and safely support the front or rear of the
vehicle off the ground to allow the suspension to fully
extend.
2. Using a Shock Spanner Wrench, loosen the upper
jam nut adjustment ring.
Shock Spanner Wrench:
2877408
3. Turn the lower adjustment ring clockwise (+) to
increase ride height or counter-clockwise (-) to
decrease ride height.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT increase the spring adjustment by more than
one inch (25.4 mm) over the factory setting.
MAINTENANCE
Rear
15.56 in. (39.5
2
cm)
2.41