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TROUBLESHOOTING
Rear Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 36.
Rides too stiff in rear
• Refer to the suspension adjustment and set-up information
beginning on page 36.
• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
Machine darts from
side to side
• Check ski alignment (see page 90).
• 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.
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 91).
Front end pushes
• Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering
components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of
machine).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 35).
Steering is heavy
• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 90).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
