Content Source: 2021 GENERAL XP 4 1000 Owner’s Manual (9939900 R01) > Maintenance Chapter

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Suspension Settings

Front/Rear Spring Preload

The front and rear suspensions are preload adjustable. The suspensions are set on the lowest setting at the factory. 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. 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.
  • Do not increase the spring preload by more than one inch (25.4 mm) over the factory setting.
Factory Preload Settings
Front 1.5 inches (38.1 mm)
Rear 0.3 inches (7.62 mm)
Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can provide the tool required to make suspension adjustments.
  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 (1) to increase preload for a stiffer ride. Turn the adjusting ring to the right (2) to decrease preload for a softer ride.
    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. Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can assist.
  4. Tighten the jam nut firmly against the adjuster ring.

Front/Rear Shock Compression

The compression damping adjustment is located on the shock ‘Piggyback’ reservoir of each shock. Damping adjustments can be made without using any tools.
Turn the adjuster knob clockwise to increase compression damping. Turn the adjuster knob counter-clockwise to decrease compression damping.
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Factory Compression Settings
Front Shock 8 clicks from full hard
Rear Shock 11 clicks from full hard

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