Polaris 550 Shift 136 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 106

TROUBLESHOOTING
Rear Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
Rides too stiff in rear
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 32).
• Change torsion spring to stiffer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
• Rotate RRSS to higher position (see page 36).
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag
(see page 32).
• Change torsion spring to softer optional spring (see your
dealer).
• Check track tension (see page 88).
• Rotate RRSS to lower position (see page 36).
• Check ski alignment (see page 92).
• 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 32).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 94).
• 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 32).
• Install single skag (see your dealer).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 28).
• Rotate RRSS to higher position (see page 36).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 92).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Set static sag (see page 32).