2015 Polaris 550 Indy Adventure Owners Manual - Page 40

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THE PERFECT FIT Rear Suspension Adjustments Rear Track Shock Spring Measure the rear track shock spring length and adjust to the appropriate length based on rider weight. Include passenger weight (if applicable) and all riding gear, accessories and cargo weight in the calculation. WARNING! Allow a passenger to ride only on models equipped with a passenger seat. 1. Elevate and support the rear of the snowmobile to remove the weight from the suspension. 2. Use a tape measure to measure the spring installed length between the two spring retainers. 3. Refer to the chart on page 39 to determine the correct spring length for rider weight. If adjustment is needed, clear away Installed Length any snow or ice trapped within Measurement the spring or threads. 4. Using a spanner wrench, rotate the spring to adjust length. NOTICE: Never adjust a spring beyond the maximum length shown in the chart. Adjusting beyond maximum adjustment will cause the spring to bottom and result in damage to your rear suspension. 38

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THE PERFECT FIT
Rear Suspension Adjustments
Rear Track Shock Spring
Measure the rear track shock spring length and adjust to the appropriate
length based on rider weight. Include passenger weight (if applicable)
and all riding gear, accessories and cargo weight in the calculation.
WARNING!
Allow a passenger to ride only on models equipped with a
passenger seat.
1.
Elevate and support the rear of
the snowmobile to remove the
weight from the suspension.
2.
Use a tape measure to measure
the spring installed length
between the two spring retainers.
3.
Refer to the chart on page 39 to
determine the correct spring
length for rider weight. If
adjustment is needed, clear away
any snow or ice trapped within
the spring or threads.
4.
Using a spanner wrench, rotate the spring to adjust length.
NOTICE:
Never adjust a spring beyond the maximum length shown in the chart.
Adjusting beyond maximum adjustment will cause the spring to
bottom and result in damage to your rear suspension.
Installed Length
Measurement