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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
X-12
Problem Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
-Check to be sure FRSS block is in highest position
-Adjust torsion spring blocks to highest position
-Adjust coil over spring on front track shock to increase preload
-Change torsion springs to .421 diameter (on 121″ models only)
-Change to next heavier coil spring
-Increase front track shock compression damping by turning
screw clockwise
Rides too stiff in
rear
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Decrease torsion spring preload adjustments
-Remove rear track shock spring
-Decrease front track shock compression damping by turning
screw counter-clockwise
-Adjust front track shock spring to less preload.
Machine darts from
side to side
-Make sure skis are aligned properly
-Make sure spindles and all steering components are free turning
-Make sure skags are straight on skis
-Ensure use of E-Z Steert skags
-Shift FRSS to highest position
Front end pushes -Check for worn skags
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Increase front IFS preload
-Change FRSS to low setting or move to forwardmost hole
Steering is heavy -Check ski alignment
-Check skags and skis for damage
-Change FRSS to high setting
-Decrease IFS spring preload
-Make sure spindles and all suspension components are free
turning
Setting up for deep
snow operation
-Rotate FRSS to lowest setting, depending upon rider preference
-Decrease preload on front track spring
-Tighten limiter strap one hole
-Move FRSS to forwardmost hole
-Tighten limiter strap one hole