Snowmobile Polaris 550 Transport Trail Touring. Manual - part 10

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EDGE 136 Rear Suspension Adjustments

Suspension Coupling

Rear To Front Coupling and the Rear Rear Scissor Stop 

(RRSS)
The rear rear scissor stop (RRSS) couples the movement of the rear 

torque arm with the front torque arm and limits the amount of indepen-

dent movement between the rear torque and the front torque arm.

Adjusting the RRSS either allows more weight to transfer to the rear for 

more traction, or allows less weight to transfer to the rear, resulting in 

improved cornering performance. An adjustment dot is located on the 

RRSS. This dot is on the longest end of the scissor stop. 

Moving the RRSS to a higher position will have the following effects on 

the suspension:
• Reduced weight transfer. 
• Improved chatter bump ride. 
• Improved cornering performance.

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EDGE 136 Rear Suspension Adjustments

Weight Transfer During Acceleration

The preferred method for controlling 

weight transfer during acceleration 

is by adjusting the rear rear scissor 

stop (RRSS). The factory setting is 

the best for most trail riding condi-

tions.

To decrease weight transfer under 

acceleration (for improved corner-

ing), rotate the RRSS to a higher 

position.

To increase weight transfer or ski lift 

during acceleration, move the RRSS 

to the rearward hole on high posi-

tion. The RRSS may also be rotated 

to a lower position for even more 

weight transfer if desired.

Stock Position - This setting is most 

desirable for trail riding.

Medium or High Position (standard 

hole location) - This setting will 

decrease weight transfer.

Rearward Upper Position 

(optional hole location - This setting 

will increase weight transfer.

NOTE: Your dealer can help you with initial setup and additional setup 

instructions to help you achieve your optimum ride. A scissor 

stop tool is also available from your dealer.

Medium/High

Stock

Rearward Upper

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Handlebar Adjustment

Follow these steps to adjust handlebar angle at the handlebar block.

1. Remove the handlebar cover 

to expose the handlebar and 

the four adjuster block bolts.

2. Using a 7/16-inch wrench, 

loosen the four nuts on the 

bottom of the adjuster block 

(turn the handlebar either left 

or right for access to the rear 

nuts).

NOTE: If necessary, pry the 

blocks apart with a 

screwdriver.

3. Adjust the handlebar to the 

desired angle. Be sure the 

handlebar, brake lever and 

throttle lever operate 

smoothly and do not hit the 

gas tank, windshield or any 

other part of the machine when the handlebar is turned fully to the 

left or right.

4. Torque the front bolts first, then torque the rear bolts. Torque the 

bolts to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-18 Nm).

5. Reinstall the handlebar cover.

Cover

Nuts

Bolts

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Traction Products

Studs

Before equipping your machine with traction products, be aware of the 

laws in your area pertaining to the use of traction products. See your 

dealer about installing studs and/or carbides. Many tracks with deep lug 

designs cannot be studded, but your dealer will be able to offer advice 

and assistance.

Use only Polaris traction products on your snowmobile. Track warran-

ties are void if track damage or failure results from improper or exces-

sive stud installation or the use of non-Polaris traction products.

See your dealer about installing studs and/or carbides.

Track studding will enhance braking control on hard-packed snow or 

ice, but extreme caution is still required on such surfaces. Steering abil-

ity may be reduced on hard-packed snow or ice.

When studded tracks are used, increased wear to the brake pads will 

result from increased braking. Extended-wear brake pad kits are avail-

able. See your dealer.

CAUTION

Always install wear strips before installing studs. Failure to install wear strips 

may result in cooler or tunnel damage. See page 43.
Never add shims to the wear strip. Track damage will result because of lack 

of clearance between upper carrier wheels and track.
Use of studs longer than the recommended length on machines equipped 

with center coolers will result in center cooler damage or damage to the tun-

nel.

CAUTION

Aggressive studding patterns may require grinding protruding stud bolts flush 

to prevent idler wheel damage. Maintain track tension on studded tracks on 

the tight side of the spec to prevent heat exchanger damage. The center of 

the stud must be at least 1 1/8

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 (2.86 cm) from the outside edge of the track.