Content Source: 2020 RZR S 1000 / S4 1000 Owner’s Manual (9930957 R01) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Suspension Settings

Sachs Shocks (if equipped)

The front and rear preloads are adjustable.
The suspensions are set on the lowest setting at the factory. This setting is appropriate for nearly all riding conditions.
If desired, the suspension may be adjusted to maintain vehicle clearance height when carrying loads. Elevate the vehicle slightly for easier adjustment.
Always heed the following rules if you make adjustments to this suspension.
  • Always return the suspension to the lowest setting after the load is removed from the vehicle. The increased suspension height will negatively impact vehicle stability when operating without a load.
  • Always apply the same adjustment setting to all four wheels.
  • Never operate the vehicle on the highest or second highest preload settings without a total combined payload in the vehicle of 204 kg (450 lbs.) or more. Payload includes the driver, passenger, POLARIS-approved accessories and cargo. Never exceed the stated load capacity for the vehicle.

Adjustment Cam

Highest (Stiffest) Setting

Lowest (Softest) Setting

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FOX Shocks (if equipped)

Spring Preload Adjustment
The factory setting is appropriate for nearly all riding conditions. If desired, the suspension may be adjusted to maintain ground clearance when carrying additional weight.
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To adjust the preload, do the following:
  1. Elevate the vehicle to allow the suspension to fully extend.
  2. Loosen the jam nut and back it away from the adjusting ring.
  3. Turn the adjusting ring to the left to add preload. Turn the adjusting ring to the right to remove preload.
  4. Tighten the jam nut firmly against ring.
Location RZR S RZR S 4
Front

202 mm (7.94”)

154 mm (6.08”)
Rear

84 mm (3.31”)

29 mm (1.15”)
Follow these guidelines if you make adjustments to this suspension.
  • Always return the suspension to the factory setting after the load is removed from the vehicle. The increased suspension height will negatively impact vehicle stability when operating without a load.
  • Always apply the same adjustment setting to all four wheels.
Do not increase the spring preload by more than one inch (25.4 mm) over the factory setting.

FOX Shock Compression Adjustment
(if equipped)

The compression damping clicker knob is located at the top of the shock reservoir.
  1. Turn the clicker clockwise to increase compression damping.
  2. Turn the clicker counter-clockwise to decrease compression damping.
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Factory Preload Settings
Setting Compression Damping
Softest

Full counter-clockwise position (24 clicks)
Factory

Center position (12 Clicks)
Firmest

Full clockwise position (0 clicks)
WARNING
Uneven adjustment may cause poor handling of the vehicle, which could result in an accident. Always adjust both the left and right spring preloads equally or have your POLARIS dealer/authorized person perform the adjustments.

Walker Evans Shocks (if equipped)

The factory setting is appropriate for nearly all riding conditions. If desired, the suspension may be adjusted to maintain vehicle clearance height when carrying loads.
To adjust the preload, do the following:
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  1. Elevate the vehicle to allow the suspension to fully extend.
  2. Turn the adjusting ring to the left to increase preload for a higher ride height. Turn the adjusting ring to the right to decrease preload for a lower ride height.
Location Measurement
Front

155 mm (6.10”)
Rear

84 mm (3.31”)
Follow these guidelines if you make adjustments to this suspension.
  • Always return the suspension to the factory setting after the load is removed from the vehicle. The increased suspension height will negatively impact vehicle stability when operating without a load.
  • Always apply the same adjustment setting to all four wheels.
Do not increase the spring preload by more than one inch (25.4 mm) over the factory setting.

Walker Evans Shock Compression
Adjustment (if equipped)

The compression damping clicker knob is located at the top of the shock reservoir.
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  1. Turn the clicker clockwise to increase compression damping.
  2. Turn the clicker counter-clockwise to decrease compression damping.
Factory Preload Settings
Setting Compression Damping
Softest

Full counter-clockwise position (16 clicks)
Factory

Center position (8 Clicks)
Firmest

Full clockwise position (0 clicks)

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