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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.

Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Rear suspension bottoms too easily

Rides too stiff in rear

Too much weight transfer when climbing

Refer to Weight Transfer During Acceleration.

Too little weight transfer when climbing

Refer to Weight Transfer During Acceleration.

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).

  • Ensure skags are straight on skis.

Front end pushes

  • Check for worn skags.

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

  • Increase IFS preload (if equipped).

Steering is heavy

  • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.

  • Check ski alignment.

  • Check skags and skis for damage.