Polaris 2002 manual Xtra Lite

TROUBLESHOOTING

Suspension Troubleshooting

XTRA LITE

Problem	Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension	-Adjust torsion spring block to next higher position
bottoms too easily	-Increase rear shock compression damping by turning screw
	clockwise
	-Change torsion springs to next higher rate springs
	-Change front track spring to next higher rate
Rides too stiff in	-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
rear	-Decrease torsion spring preload adjustments
	-Decrease rear shock compression damping by turning screw
	counter clockwise
	-Change torsion springs to next lower rate springs
Machine darts from	-Make sure skis are aligned properly
side to side	-Make sure spindles and all steering components are free turning
	-Make sure skags are straight on skis
	-Install “E-Z Steer” skags
Front end pushes	-Check for worn skags
	-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
	-Increase IFS preload
	-Shorten limiter strap on front torque arm
	-Increase torsion spring preload
Steering is heavy	-Make sure spindles and all steering components are free turning
	-Check ski alignment
	-Check skags and skis for damage
	-Decrease IFS preload
	-Change front track spring to next higher rate
Too much weight	-Shorten limiter strap on front torque arm
transfer when	-Increase torsion spring preload
climbing	-Move rear torque arm assembly and associated parts to rear-
	ward mounting position
Too little weight	-Lengthen limiter strap on front torque arm
transfer when	-Decrease torsion spring preload
climbing	-Move rear torque arm assembly and associated parts to forward
	mounting position

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