Polaris 800 RUSH 2011 User Manual

8.30
Steering and Suspensions
FRONT SUSPENSION SETTINGS
Overview
The following topics are outlined involving the front
suspension:
•Maximum Width
• Handlebar Centering
• Setting Camber
• Ski Toe Adjustment
Before making any adjustments to the front suspension,
in
spect all components for damage. Replace any broken,
bent or worn components before making any adjustments.
Verify the sway bar and related hardware are not bent,
loose,
or broken. Inspect the shocks.
The shocks on the front sus
pension are the only
components that limit maximum control arm extension.
Bent shock rod(s) adversely affect front suspension
settings and handling.
Never install longer (when fully extended) shocks.
Inst
alling longer shocks will stress the upper control arm
rod ends and lower control arm spherical bearings.
Always verify track alignment. Pr
oper track alignment is
critical when aligning the skis with the chassis.
Rod ends must be parallel with
mating components. Rod
ends that are not parallel will increase the “bump steer”
effect.
An alignment bar is an essential tool required to set
cam
ber.
Alignment Bar Specifications
• DIAMETER: .623”-.625” (15.824-15.875mm)
• LENGTH: 45” (1
14.3cm)
• MATERIAL: C-1018
• Polaris PN: 5333508 (Order from tool vendor.)
Maximum Setup Width
The maximum width setting is the distance between the
front center lines of both spindles with the skis off the
ground and the shocks installed.
Because of the design of the
front suspension, maximum
width can only be changed by adjusting camber. This is
due to the fact that only the upper control arms feature rod
ends and thus camber can only be adjusted by turning the
upper control rod ends in or out.
1. To measure the maximum setup width, raise the front
of th
e snowmobile off the ground with the shocks and
skis installed.
2. Center the skis/spindles. Me
asure the distance
between the spindle center lines or inside of spindles
on RMK models.
3. If the measurement is out of sp
ecification, inspect the
front suspension for damage. Replace damaged
components.
4. If no damage is found, reset the camber.
= In./cm.
Maximum Width
Pro-Ride = 41.52/105
Pro-Ride RMK Adjustable:
2011-2012 = 36.26/92
2013 = 36.85/93.6
Pro-Ride Wide Adjustable = 38.58/98
MAXIMUM SETUP WIDTH
MAXIMUM SETUP WIDTH-RMK MODELS

Polaris 800 RUSH 2011 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	800 RUSH 2011
Category	Snowmobiles
Language	English