2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Owners Manual - Page 43

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THE PERFECT FIT Edge Touring Suspension (ETS) Adjustments Initial Setup and Calibration The following information has been compiled to assist you in tuning your ETS to its maximum potential. The Ride Control Adjuster (RCA) 1. Refer to the initial setup reference chart (located under the hood of your snowmobile and on page 39) to determine the desired RCA position. 2. To adjust, loosen the hex bolts (A) attaching the rear lower shock cross shaft to the rail beam. 3. Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the jam nuts (B) on the preload bolts. 4. Adjust the preload bolts (C) to the desired RCA position. 5. Tighten the jam nuts (B). NOTE: Make sure the preload bolt contacts the slide block before tightening the jam nut. The RCA setting is the primary rear suspension adjustment. It will have the MOST effect on rear suspension performance. 6. Tighten the hex bolts (A) and torque to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm). NOTE: A B C D Front Arm Mounting Holes There are also two front arm mounting holes in the slide rail that can adjust ski pressure. The lower hole (C) increases ski pressure while the upper hole (D) decreases ski pressure. 40 C

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THE PERFECT FIT
Edge Touring Suspension (ETS) Adjustments
Initial Setup and Calibration
The following information has been compiled to assist you in tuning
your ETS to its maximum potential.
The Ride Control Adjuster (RCA)
1.
Refer to the initial setup reference chart (located under the hood of
your snowmobile and on page 39) to determine the desired RCA
position.
2.
To adjust, loosen the hex bolts (A) attaching the rear lower shock
cross shaft to the rail beam.
3.
Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the jam nuts (B) on the preload
bolts.
4.
Adjust the preload bolts (C) to the desired RCA position.
5.
Tighten the jam nuts (B).
NOTE:
Make sure the preload bolt contacts the slide block before
tightening the jam nut.
6.
Tighten the hex bolts (A) and torque to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm).
NOTE:
The RCA setting is the primary rear suspension adjustment.
It will have the MOST effect on rear suspension performance.
Front Arm Mounting Holes
There are also two front arm
mounting holes in
the slide rail that
can adjust ski
pressure. The lower
hole (C) increases ski
pressure while the upper
hole (D) decreases ski pressure.
A
B
C
C
D