Polaris 2016 600 Rush PRO-S - Manual (Page 175)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily • Adjust rear track shock clicker stiffer (see pages 62-63).
• Verify rear spring is not broken/dislodged.
• Rebuild rear track shock (see your dealer).
Rides too stiff in rear • Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Adjust rear track shock clicker to softer setting (see pages
62-63).
• Check track tension (see page 131).
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 62-63).
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing • Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 62-63).
Machine darts from
side to side • Check ski alignment (see page 135).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your
dealer).
• Ensure skags are straight on skis.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 62-63).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 139).
Front end pushes • Decrease front track shock spring preload in 1/8 in. (3 mm)
increments.
• Increase front suspension shock spring preload in 1/8 in. (3
mm) increments.
• Check for worn skags.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 62-63).
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components.
Steering is heavy • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 135).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 62-63).
• Increase front track shock spring preload in 1/8 in. (3 mm)
increments.
Track skips / ratchets • Track tension too loose (see page 131).
• Studs (if installed) are loose. Follow manufacturer’s
installation instructions and re-torque studs.