Suspension troubleshooting – Polaris Widetrak LX User Manual

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SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Solution (perform only one change at a time)

Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily

• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.

Rear suspension
rides too stiff

• Check for binding suspension components and grease all

pivot points.

• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.

• Decrease shock compression damping (see page 34).

Too much weight
transfer when climb-
ing

• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.

Too little weight
transfer when climb-
ing

• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.

Front end pushes

• Check for worn skags
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-

ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).

• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.

• Increase IFS preload (see page 32).

Steering is heavy

• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-

ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).

• Verify sag dimension (see page 91). Adjust torsion spring

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.

• Decrease IFS preload (see page 32).

Machine darts from
side to side

• Ensure skis are properly aligned (see page 94).
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-

ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).

• Ensure skags are straight on skis.

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