Polaris 600 Switchback 2016 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
• Adjust rear track shock clicker stiffer (see pages 57 and
58).
• Verify rear spring is not broken / dislodged.
• Rebuild rear track shock (see your dealer).
Rides too stiff in rear • Adjust rear track shock clicker softer (
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
• Adjust rear track shock clicker to softer setting.
• Check track tension (see page 120).
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 56).
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
Machine darts from
side to side
• Check ski alignment (see page 124).
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check for excessive play in steering assembly (see your
dealer).
• Ensure skags are straight on skis.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 128).
Front end pushes • Decrease front track shock spring preload in 1/8in.
increments.
• Increase front suspension shock spring preload in 1/8in.
increments
• Check for worn skags.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components.
Steering is heavy • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 124).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Adjust rear shock spring (see pages 57 and 58).
• Increase front track shock spring preload in 1/8in.
increments
Track skips / ratchets • Track tension too loose (see page)
• Studs (if installed) are loose. Follow manufacture’s
installation instructions and re-torque studs.

Polaris 600 Switchback 2016 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	600 Switchback 2016
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English