Polaris 2002 Snowmobile Owner's Manual page 161

Suspension Troubleshooting
X-12, 133"
Problem
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
Rides too stiff in
rear
Machine darts from
side to side
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
Setting up for deep
snow operation
Solution (perform only one change at a time)
-Check to be sure FRSS block is in highest position
-Adjust torsion spring blocks to highest position
-Adjust coil over spring on front track shock to increase preload
-Replace front track spring with overload kit #2871439
-Increase front and rear track shock compression damping by
turning screw clockwise
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Decrease spring preload adjustments
-Remove rear track shock spring or reduce rate of spring (see
your dealer)
-Change front track shock to lighter spring
-Decrease front and rear track shock compression damping by
turning screw counter-clockwise
-Make sure skis are aligned properly
-Make sure spindles and all steering components are free turning
-Ensure use of "E-Z Steer" skags
-Check Hi-fax and replace if worn
-Check for worn skags
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Increase front IFS preload by adjusting threaded preload collar
-Move FRSS to low position or move to forward hole
-Check ski alignment
-Check skags and skis for damage
-Decrease IFS spring preload
-Make sure spindles and all suspension components are free
turning
-Reduce ski pressure:
SIncrease front track spring preload
SReduce IFS spring preload by adjusting threaded
preload collar
-Rotate FRSS to lowest setting, depending upon rider preference
-Decrease preload on front track spring
-Tighten limiter strap one hole
-Move FRSS to forward most hole
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