2009 Polaris Outlaw 450/525 Service Manual, Page 49Get this manual
MAINTENANCE Rear Spring Preload Adjustment
The rear suspension spring preload may be adjusted to suit different 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 preload
Rear Shock Compression Adjustment
The compression damping adjustment is located on the bottom of each rear shockUse 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 clicks from closed (see "Rear Compression Adjustment Table")