2009 Polaris Outlaw 450/525 Service Manual, Page 46Get this manual

2009 Polaris Outlaw 450/525 Service Manual, Page 46

MAINTENANCE Rear Spring Preload Adjustment
The rear suspension spring preload may be adjusted to suit different riding conditions and operator weight12Raise and safely support the rear of the ATV off the ground to allow the suspension to fully extendLoosen the upper jam nut adjustment ringTurn the lower adjustment ring (1) clockwise to increase preload or counter-clockwise to decrease preload1 Decrease Preload Increase Preload

Rear Shock Compression Adjustment
The compression damping adjustment is located on top of the shock Piggyback' reservoir of the rear shockRemove the seat to access the compression adjustment screwUse flat blade screwdriver to make damping adjustmentsNOTE: When the adjuster screw is turned clockwise until it stops, the damping is in the fully closed positionTurn the clicker clockwise to increase compression dampingTurn the clicker counter-clockwise to decrease compression dampingNOTE: The factory setting is 10 clicks from closed (see "Rear Compression Adjustment Table")Increase Compression Damping Decrease Compression Damping