Suspension Troubleshooting - Polaris 2005 Fusion 900 Owner's Manual And Maintenance Information

Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
Rides too stiff in
rear
Machine darts from
side to side
Front end pushes
Steering is heavy
Solution (perform only one change at a time)
S Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag
(see page 44).
S Increase rear shock compression damping (if equipped with
Walker/Evans shock) (see page 44).
S Increase torsion spring wire diameter to achieve proper static
sag (if equipped with optional Indy Select shock) (see your
dealer).
S Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
S Decrease torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag
(see page 44).
S Decrease rear shock compression valving (if equipped with
Walker/Evans shock) (see page 44).
S Check for proper track tension.
S Check ski alignment (see page 103).
S Ensure spindles and all steering components are free turning.
S Ensure skags are straight on skis.
S Check slider/replace if worn (see page 105).
S Install AccuTrac skis (see your dealer).
S Set static sag (see page 44).
S Check for worn skags.
S Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
S Set static sag (see page 44).
S Install single skag (see your dealer).
S Rotate RRSS to high position (see page 48).
S Check ski alignment (see page 103).
S Check skags and skis for damage.
S Set static sag (see page 44).
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