Is it normal for that rear seat to make a loud SNAP when lowering it to convert to the dump body or am I missing some release lever somewhere?

2008 Model X2

 

Evenin mtpockets
Do you drop the back before you put it down?

 

yes, I do.

Something holds the backrest in the up-right position. Right? And when it's time to convert it back down to the dump body it doesn't flop down on it's own. Right? So when I go to push it forward that first click is one nasty SNAP so I was wondering if that was normal.
I called my dealer and they had no clue, It was the first '08 they have sold.

I don't mind forcing it foward , but it just doesn't sound right! LOL!

Thanks for any help y'all can give me.

~MT

 

You have to lower the back rest before you lower it. The back rest ia adjustable up, half way and down.

 

MTpockets, I had a problem with the sear latch that holds up the rear seat. It is two cams that rotate when the seat is raised and a post in the seat locks the cams back to hold the seat back up. Mine had seized so I got a replacement and put it in. IF you force the issue it will make a snap and release and let the seat go down. I've found keeping the handle and slides on the back of the backrest lubed helps it release better. Hope this helps. Oh, the cam mechanism can be seen if you take the plastic off of the backrest. There is a rounded piece on the bottom that covers it a bit. I ended up taking the old mechanism and soaking it in WD40 to free it up, so now I have a spare.

 

You guys were right, I wasn't lowering the seat-height all the way down BEFORE attempting to shove it foward.
I hope I didn't damage anything those first few times!

Thanks for the help......and I will check those lube points.

Maybe snow this weekend so I can give the Glacier2 a try!!

~MT[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

MT, I sent you a PM earlier, but since noticed you haven't posted since the above. After being such a Moose plow cheerleader, why do you now have a Glacier? Did you fall out of love with Moose? I'm considering a Moose county plow, but wait to hear from you. Thanks.

 

Hi!
Simply put, I wanted to try something different and simplify my ATV purchase so it was convienent to get the G2 plow. Also, my Dealer cannot get Moose plows.

Here's the difference between the Glacier2 and the Moose. Let's start with the Moose. It is one heavy duty, strong, powerful plow set-up that you can beat severly and never worry about bending or breaking anything. It will be completely trouble-free. The upper rubber deflector is a continuation of the blade angle and is a must imo. The grade steel is thick and skids resemble full-size truck snow-blades. (mainly Fisher)

My new Glacier2 is lightweight. I can lift it with ONE hand. Not much snow around here but I did have a chance to plow some leaf piles. The blade tended to lift easily.........and the BAR that the winch cable attaches to STABBED right into the front end. I didn't like that. It jabbed right under where the winch is mounted. I wonder WHY Polaris designed it like this?

My other concern/dislike happened when I pushed the leaf pile back deep, put it in reverse, and one side of the quick-release let go and the plow almost fell-off. The plow is a cinch to remove-install, but I sure as hell don't want it falling-off when I push hard into a pile of LEAVES! LOL

After I use it in snow, I will post more. So far I cannot recommend it.

~MT[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Thanks, mt, I was waiting to hear from you. I think I'm going to order a 60" Moose county plow and hope for big snow this winter.

 

Don't forget to order the upper black rubber deflector. It gives you about 4" of additional blade height.

My friend just bought the Moose County for his Yami so he can plow the snow off the ice for ice skating. Neat idea I thought.

The Glacier is kind-of a spin-off of a riding lawnmower snow blade. The Moose is a spin-off of a Heavy Duty truck snow blade.

You will not regret your purchase. Hard-earned $$ well spent!

~MT