Polaris 700 IQ - Manual (Page 138)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
M-10 Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
• Increase FRA position (see page 60).
• Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track
shock (see page 61).
• Increase front track shock coil spring preload.
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
• Check track tension (see page 120).
Rides too stiff in rear • Decrease FRA position (see page 60).
• Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track
shock (see page 61).
• Decrease front track shock coil spring preload by adding
washers.
• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
• Check track tension (see page 120).
Front end pushes • Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Shorten front limiter strap.
• Install single skags (see your dealer).
Steering is heavy • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment.
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Verify sag dimension (see page 58). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
• Adjust IFS preload (see page 46).
• Adjust RIDER SELECT (see page 29).
Machine darts from
side to side
• Check ski alignment.
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your
dealer).
• Make sure skags are straight on skis.
• Set static sag (see page 58).
• Install dual skags.