2014 Polaris WideTrak LX Owners Manual - Page 38

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THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Rear Spring Settings 1. To check for the recommended rear spring settings, lift the rear of the snowmobile, then slowly lower it. Measure the distance between the ground and the running board. 2. Without letting the suspension settle, the rider should carefully mount the snowmobile. Measure the distance between the ground and the same spot on the running board. 3. The difference between the two measurements should be approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm). If the difference is greater, adjust the rear spring equally on both sides and repeat steps 1-3. 4. Compensate for heavy or light drivers or cargo loads by adjusting the rear spring eye bolt length. Adjust spring tension so there is equal tension on the long leg of each spring. • Tighten the bolt for more spring tension. • Loosen the bolt for less spring tension. Eye Bolt Tip: Rear spring settings affect ski-to-ground pressure. If ski pressure is too light, tighten the rear springs. 36

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THE PERFECT FIT
Rear Suspension Adjustments
Rear Spring Settings
1.
To check for the recommended rear spring settings, lift the rear of
the snowmobile, then slowly lower it. Measure the distance between
the ground and the running board.
2.
Without letting the suspension settle, the rider should carefully
mount the snowmobile. Measure the distance between the ground
and the same spot on the running board.
3.
The difference between the two measurements should be
approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm). If the difference is greater,
adjust the rear spring equally on both sides and repeat steps 1-3.
4.
Compensate for heavy or light
drivers or cargo loads by
adjusting the rear spring eye
bolt length. Adjust spring
tension so there is equal tension
on the long leg of each spring.
±
Tighten the bolt for more
spring tension.
±
Loosen the bolt for less spring
tension.
Tip:
Rear spring settings affect ski-to-ground pressure. If ski pressure is too
light, tighten the rear springs.
Eye Bolt