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Snowmobile Polaris 550 IQ Shift / 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT (2013 year). Instruction - part 26

 

 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Rear Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Rear suspension bot-
toms too easily 

• Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag 

(see page 32).

• Change torsion spring to stiffer optional spring (see your 

dealer).

• Revalve rear track shock (see your dealer).
• Rotate RRSS to higher position (see page 36).

Rides too stiff in rear

• Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot 

points.

• Adjust torsion spring preload to achieve proper static sag 

(see page 32).

• Change torsion spring to softer optional spring (see your 

dealer).

• Check track tension (see page 88).
• Rotate RRSS to lower position (see page 36).

Machine darts from 
side to side

• Check ski alignment (see page 92).
• 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.
• Set static sag (see page 32).
• Check rail slide/replace if worn (see page 94).
• Install Accu-Trak dual skags (see your dealer).

Front end pushes

• Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering 

components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of 
machine).

• Set static sag (see page 32).
• Install single skag (see your dealer).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped) (see page 28).
• Rotate RRSS to higher position (see page 36).

Steering is heavy

• Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
• Check ski alignment (see page 92).
• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Set static sag (see page 32).

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Drive Belt Troubleshooting

Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis

Causes

Solutions

Driving at low RPM

• Drive at higher RPMs. Gear the machine down. Check 

belt deflection.

Insufficient warm-up

• Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive 

belt off the machine in extremely cold weather and 
warm it up. Break machine loose from the snow.

Towing at low RPM

• Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast, aggressive throttle 

to engage clutch.

Riding with high RPM 
and slow speed (8000 
RPM/10 MPH)

• Lower the gear ratio.  Reduce RPM.  Avoid riding in 

high ambient temperatures. Check for snow ingestion.

Ice and snow build-up 
between track and tunnel

• Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive 

belt off the machine in extremely cold weather and 
warm it up. Break machine loose from the snow.

Poor engine performance

• Check for carburetor and choke synchronization, fouled 

plugs, debris in the carburetor(s) and water, ice or dirt 
in the fuel tank or fuel line.

Loading machines onto 
trailers

• Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drivetrain 

from spinning properly.  Use enough speed to drive the 
machine completely onto the trailer.  Push and pull it to 
finish loading if necessary.

Clutch malfunction

• Inspect clutch components.  See your dealer.

Slow, easy clutch engage-
ment

• Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch.

108

WARRANTY

Service and Warranty Information

Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance

Read and understand the service data and the POLARIS warranty information 
contained in this manual. Contact your POLARIS dealer for replacement parts, 
service or warranty. Your dealer receives frequent updates on changes, modifi-
cations and tips on snowmobile maintenance, which may supersede informa-
tion contained in this manual. Your dealer is also familiar with POLARIS 
policies and procedures and will be happy to assist you.
When contacting us about parts, service, or warranty, always provide the fol-
lowing information:
1. Serial number
2. Model number
3. Dealer name
4. Date of purchase
5. Details of trouble experienced
6. Length of time and conditions of operation
7. Previous correspondence
Use the page provided near the front of your Owner's Manual to record the 
identification numbers of your snowmobile and its engine.

POLARIS Customer Service
United States: 1-888-704-5290
Canada: 1-204-925-7100

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WARRANTY

Service and Warranty Information

POLARIS Anti-Theft System

The POLARIS anti-theft system (PATS) monitoring program is designed to aid 
owners of registered snowmobiles in recovery of stolen machines.

Administration

1. POLARIS snowmobile owner reports theft.

A. In addition to notifying the proper law enforcement officials, the owner 
must call POLARIS Customer Service.

B. Owners must provide their name, address, telephone number and 
the model and serial number of stolen machines.

2. POLARIS warranty will provide all dealerships with a monthly 

updated list of all stolen units to further monitor thefts.

3. POLARIS warranty will aid in notifying the proper owner when a 

unit is recovered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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