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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Rear Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Rear suspension bottoms too easily

Rides too stiff in rear

  • Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information beginning on Rear Suspension Adjustments.

  • Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points.

Machine darts from side to side

  • Your dealer can perform a ski alignment inspection.

  • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.

  • Check for excessive play in steering assembly (your dealer can perform this service).

  • Ensure skags are straight on skis.

  • Check rail slide/replace if worn (see Rail Slide Wear).

Front end pushes

  • Check for worn skags.

  • Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).

  • Increase IFS preload (if equipped).

Steering is heavy

  • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.

  • Your dealer can perform a ski alignment inspection.

  • Check skags and skis for damage.