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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting
EDGE RMK
Problem Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
-Adjust torsion spring blocks
-Increase torsion spring diameter (see your dealer)
-Increase rear shock compression damping by turning screw
clockwise (RMK) or rotating knob towards the right side of the
machine (Vertical Edge)
Rides too stiff in
rear
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Verify sag dimension (refer to set-up decal or page 50)
-Adjust torsion spring blocks
-Install optional torsion springs (see your dealer)
-Decrease rear shock compression damping by turning screw
counter-clockwise (RMK) or rotating knob towards the left side
of the machine (Vertical Edge)
Too much weight
transfer when
climbing
-Verify sag dimension (refer to set-up decal or page 50)
-Adjust torsion spring blocks
-Install optional torsion springs (see your dealer)
-Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position
-See your dealer for optional mounting
Too little weight
transfer when
climbing
-Verify sag measurement (refer t o set-up decal or page 50)
-Adjust torsion spring blocks
-Install optional torsion springs (see your dealer)
-Move limiter strap on front torque arm to low position (refer to
set-up decal or page 50)
-See your dealer for optional mounting
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
-Install “E-Z Steert” skags
Front end pushes -Check for worn skags
-Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot points
-Verify sag dimension (refer to set-up decal or page 50)
-Adjust torsion spring blocks
-Increase torsion spring diameter (see your dealer)
-Increase IFS preload by turning the spring collar to the right
-Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position
Steering is heavy -Verify sag dimension (refer to set-up decal or page 50)
-Adjust torsion spring blocks
-Install optional torsion springs (see your dealer)
-Decrease IFS preload