Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit PB 211 for
Polaris Edge RMK and IQ RMK, center
Spring preload
adjustment
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Öhlins shock absorber 36 D
Your Öhlins shock absorber type 36 D features
the following adjusters:
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjustments are made by turning the rings on
the threaded cylinder body. Use a C-spanner.
NOTE!
The pre-load is carefully set for the right balance
and ski pressure in your snowmobile. Note the
original position of the rings if you make an
adjustment, so you easily can return to the
well-tried setting.
Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722
S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Phone +46 8 590 025 00 Fax +46 8 590 025 80
www.ohlins.com
PB 211, issued 05 06 01
9
Fit the Öhlins shock absorber in reverse order,
the cylinder head shall be mounted upwards.
10
Set the limiter straps to the basic length. (See
the Polaris Owners manual)
11
Put the suspension unit back inside the track.
12
Fit the unit to the chassis by the four attachment
bolts. Preload the springs and fix them in posi-
tion. Set the track deflection according to the
Polaris Owners manual.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the cor-
rect torque and that nothing fouls or restricts the
movement of the shock absorber when the sus-
pension is being fully compressed or extended.
13
Continue your work according to the Öhlins Owners
Manual, regarding adjustments.
Rear ride height and suspension comfort
It is very important that the rear ride height is
adjusted correctly. Due to the coupling device in
the rear suspension, the rear ride height and com-
fort are linked together. If the ride height is not
within the right range, the center and rear shock
absorbers may start working parallel in unwanted
situations, thus creating a too stiff suspension
and a harsh ride.
Recommended rear ride height
When you sit on the snowmobile in riding posi-
tion, wearing all your riding gear, we recommend
the coupling adjuster free play to be equal in both
directions, assuming that the coupling adjuster
is in its standard setting.
Equal distance
NOTE!
It is of importance that this adjustment is carried out
on a flat surface and the most correct setting is made
indoors when the snowmobile is thawed out/ warmed
Spring pre-load
is adjusted by
turning the
spring seat.
Increase or decrease the spring pre-load until you
have reached the middle position of the coupling
adjuster.
Of course, if you carry heavy luggage, or a pas-
senger on a 2-seater, you will need to do this
adjustment with these in place.
NOTE!
The spring pre-load affects the ride height, it does
not affect bottoming.
It might be necessary to increase the rebound
damping somewhat when using more spring
preload than the delivered setting.
If you experience the suspension bottoming out
too often, do not increase spring pre-load. It will
not fix your problem, and your ride height might
make your coupling adjuster run out of the range
described above, thus creating a harsh ride. In-
stead, change to a stiffer spring and again ad-
just your spring pre-load as described above.
If you experience that the suspension is too
stiff, do not decrease spring preload. It will not
fix your problem, and your ride height might
make your coupling adjuster run out of the range
described above, thus creating a harsh ride. In-
stead, change to a softer spring and again ad-
just your spring pre-load as described above.
Before installation
Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible for
any damage whatsoever to shock absorber or
vehicle, or injury to persons, if the instructions for
fitting and maintenance are not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and void
if the instructions are not adhered to.
WARNING!
1. Installing a shock absorber, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may
affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage whatsoever
that may occur after fitting the shock
absorber. Contact an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person for advice.
2. Please study and make certain that you fully
understand all the mounting instructions and
the owners manuals before handling this shock
absorber kit. If you have any questions regard-
ing proper installation procedures, contact an
Öhlins dealer or other qualified person.
3. The vehicle service manual must be referred
to when installing the Öhlins shock absorber
Safety signals
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
The Safety alert symbol means:
Caution! Your safety is involved.
WARNING!
Failure to follow warning instructions
could result in severe or fatal injury
to anyone working with, inspecting or
using the suspension, or to bystanders.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates that special pre-
cautions must be taken to avoid dam-
age to the suspension.
NOTE!
This indicates information that is of
importance with regard to procedures.
Öhlins products are subject to continual improve-
ment and development. Consequently, although
these instructions include the most up-to-date
information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor differences between your suspen-
sion and this manual. Please consult your Öhlins
dealer if you have any questions with regard to
the contents of the manual.
NOTE!
During storage and transportation, espe-
cially at high ambient temperature, the oil
and grease used for assembling may run out
inside the packing and damage the
expanded polystyrene packing material. This
is not unusual and is in no way detrimental
to the shock absorber.
Kit contents
Before installing the shock absorber, please check
the contents of the kit. If anything is missing,
contact your Öhlins dealer.
Description Pcs. Part No.
Shock absorber 36 D 1 PB 211
C-spanner 1 00710-01
Sticker Öhlins 2 00192-01
Owners manual 1
Setup data
Length 318 mm
Stroke 93 mm
Pre-load 3 mm
Free spring length 220 mm
WARNING!
1. It´s advisable to have an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person to fit your shock absorber.
2. Instructions in the vehicle service manual are
to be followed when changing the shock
absorber.
3. When working on a lifted vehicle it must be
securely supported to prevent it from falling.
Mounting Instructions
1
Lift the rear end of the snowmobile so the rear
suspension has ground clearance. Make sure it is
steadily positioned and will not fall down.
CAUTION!
For certain snowmobiles it is not advisible to roll
it over or lay it on it’s side. Especially for machines
with injection oil system, loss of lubrication due
to air in the system can damage the engine. Also
fuel can leak from the gasoline tank.
2
Release the springs by lifting them from the spring
seat. Hold the springs in a firm grip when releasing
them and do not let go.
Rear
attachment
Hold the spring arms
in a firm grip when
releasing them from
the spring seat.
NOTE!
When disassembling suspension components it’s
always easier first to loosen, but not remove all
bolts, before removing the components.
Reversed order when assembling, tightening all
bolts is the last thing you should do.
4
2
WARNING!
The springs are very heavily preloaded. It is of
greatest importance to hold the spring in a firm
grip when it´s attachment is beeing removed.
There is risk for damages from squeesing. Use
protection gloves.
4
Press the rear suspension unit together, hoist the
rear end of the snowmobile high enough so it
can be pulled out from the track.
5
Loosen the limiter straps around the shaft
between the slides.
Make a note which position (length) they have.
Loosen the shock absorber from the upper
attachment.
6
Remove the forward, left side idler wheel.
7
Loosen the bolt holding the lower shock absorber
attachment. Remove the shock absorber together
with the spacers by turning the unit, to free it from
the slide rails. To do so, you may have to loosen
the other screws that holds the rails together.
3
Release the rear suspension attachments. Use
a key to hold the nut on the inside of the rear
mounting bracket.
8
Remove the shock absorber by pulling the hollow
axle out of the spacers.
6
7
8
3
Front
attachment
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