Content Source: 2021 600R Owner’s Manual (9931266 Rev 01) > Troubleshooting Chapter

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Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
Rear suspension bottoms-out too easily
  • Adjust torsion spring preload
  • Increase rear shock compression damping by turning screw clockwise
  • Increase torsion spring wire diameter (see your dealer)
Rides too stiff in the rear
  • Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
  • Adjust torsion spring preload
  • Decrease rear shock compression valving by turning screw counter-clockwise (if Indy Select shock)
  • Change to lighter valving (if FOX®shock)
  • Change track tension
Too much weight transfer when climbing
  • Adjust torsion spring preload
  • Adjust limiter straps
Too little weight transfer when climbing
  • Adjust torsion spring preload
  • Adjust limiter straps
Machine darts from side to side
  • See your dealer for ski alignment inspection
  • 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 (see your dealer)
  • Adjust torsion spring preload
  • Check rail slide/replace if worn
  • Reduce ski pressure: Reduce IFS spring preload or reduce rear torsion spring preload
Front end pushes
  • Check for worn skags
  • Adjust torsion spring preload
  • Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine)
  • Increase IFS preload (if equiped)
  • Install single skag (see your dealer)
  • Rotate RRSS to high position
Steering is heavy
  • Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely
  • See your dealer for ski alignment inspection
  • Check skags and skis for damage
  • Reduce ski pressure: Increase front track spring preload, reduce IFS spring preload by adjusting cam, reduce rear torsion spring preload
Setting up for deep snow operation
  • Change worn rail slide

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