Polaris FST Touring - Manual (Page 142)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting (M-10)
Problem Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
S
Increase FRA position (see page 56).
S
Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock
(see page 57).
S
Increase front track shock coil spring preload.
S
Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer).
S
Check track tension (see page 122).
Rides too stiff in
rear
S
Decrease FRA position (see page 56).
S
Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock
(see page 57).
S
Decrease front track shock coil spring preload.
S
Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer).
S
Check track tension (see page 122).
Front end pushes
S
Check for worn skags
S
Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
S
Shorten front limiter strap.
S
Install single skags (see your dealer).
Steering is heavy
S
Check skags and skis for damage.
S
Check ski alignment (see page 126).
S
Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
S
Verify sag dimension (see page 54). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S
Adjust IFS preload (see page 47).
S
Adjust RIDER SELECT (see page 31).
Machine darts from
side to side
S
Make sure skis are aligned properly.
S
Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
S
Check for excessive play in steering assembly
(see your dealer).
S
Make sure skags are straight on skis.
S
Set static sag (see page 54).
S
Install dual skags.