2004 Polaris Touring Service Manual, Page 244Get this manual
SUSPENSION Suspension Troubleshooting
Problem Rear suspension bottoms too easily Solution Increase torsion spring rewload Increase rear track shock compresson damping by turning screw on rear track shock clockwise(Note: Factory position full soft) Increase torsion spring wire diameter Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points Decrease torsion spring preload adjustmets Decrease rear track shock compression damping by turing screw counter clockwise (Note: Factory position full soft) Make sure skis are aligned properly Make sure spindles and all steering components are free turning Make sure skags are straight on skis Reduce ski pressure: DIncrease front track spring preload DReduce IFS spring preload by adjusting threaded collarDReduce rear torsion spring preload -Check for worn skags-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points-Increase IFS spring preload by adjusting threaded collar-Adjust RRSS to higher position-Check ski alignment -Check skags and skis for damage -Reduce ski pressure: DIncrease front track spring preload DReduce IFS spring preload by adjusting threaded collarMake sure spindles and all steering components are free turning Rotate RRSS to higher position (see suspension set up decal located under the hood) Move RRSS to the rearward upper hole on high position (see suspension set up decal located under the hood)