Arctic Cat 650 Twin2004, Service Manual

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Measuring/Adjusting
Toe-In/Toe-Out
1. Thoroughly wash the ATV to remove excess
weight (mud, etc.).
2. Refer to the specifications and ensure the tires are
properly inflated to the recommended pressure.
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NOTE: Ensure the inflation pressure is correct in
the tires or inaccurate measurements can occur.
CD005
3. Place the ATV in a level position taking care not
to push down or lift up on the front end; then turn
the handlebar to the straight ahead position.

NOTE: When measuring and adjusting, there
should be a normal operating load on the ATV
(without an operator but with Arctic Cat approved
accessories).
4. Measure the distance from the outside edge of
each handlebar grip to the seat catch brackets.
CD012A
5. Adjust the handlebar direction until the two
measurements are equal; then secure the handlebar
to the rear rack using tie-down straps.
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NOTE: Care must be taken not to allow the han-
dlebar to turn while securing it.
CD014
6. Measure the distance from the inside of each front
rim to the lower frame tube.
AF785D
AF786D
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NOTE: The distances from the inside rims to the
frame tubes should be equal. If the measurements
are equal, proceed to step 8; if the measurements
are not equal, proceed to step 7.
7. To make the measurements equal, loosen the
appropriate tie rod jam nuts and adjust
accordingly; then proceed to step 8.