2008 Polaris RMK Shift Owners Manual - Page 119

2008 Polaris RMK Shift Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Rear suspension bottoms too easily Rides too stiff in rear Suspension Troubleshooting Solution • Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. • Check for binding suspension components and grease all pivot points. • Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. • Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag. • Move limiter strap to high position (see page 44). • Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag. • Move limiter strap to low position (see page 44). • Check for worn skags. • Check for binding front suspension shafts/steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine). • Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag. • Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 41). • Move limiter strap to high position (see page 44 Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely. Check ski alignment (see page 106). Check skags and skis for damage. Set static sag (see page 43). Too much weight transfer when climbing Too little weight transfer when climbing Front end pushes Steering is heavy Machine darts from side to side • Check ski alignment (see page 106). • Check for binding front suspension shafts/steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine). • Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see dealer). • Ensure skags are straight on skis. • Set static sag (see page 43). • Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 108). • Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer). 116

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily
°
Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or
install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag
dimensions.
Rides too stiff in rear
°
Check for binding suspension components and grease all
pivot points.
°
Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or
install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag
dimensions.
Too much weight
transfer when climb-
ing
°
Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or
install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag.
°
Move limiter strap to high position (see page 44).
Too little weight
transfer when climb-
ing
°
Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or
install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag.
°
Move limiter strap to low position (see page 44).
Front end pushes
°
Check for worn skags.
°
Check for binding front suspension shafts/steering compo-
nents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
°
Set static sag (see page 43). Adjust torsion spring blocks or
install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag.
°
Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 41).
°
Move limiter strap to high position (see page 44).
Steering is heavy
°
Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
°
Check ski alignment (see page 106).
°
Check skags and skis for damage.
°
Set static sag (see page 43).
Machine darts from
side to side
°
Check ski alignment (see page 106).
°
Check for binding front suspension shafts/steering compo-
nents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).
°
Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see dealer).
°
Ensure skags are straight on skis.
°
Set static sag (see page 43).
°
Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 108).
°
Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer).