Polaris 1998 Offroad Vehicle, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Headlight Lamp Replacement
Xplorer 400, Xplorer 500, Sportsman 500
1. Remove Phillips screws from bottom of headlight pod at each front corner.
NOTE: To aid in accessing these screws, it may be helpful to turn handlebars
to left or right and use a short, stubby screwdriver. Removal of the front rack
and cover may also allow easier access.
2. Remove three Phillips screws at back of headlight pod.
3. Lift pod cover up. Using a pliers, disconnect speedometer cable. Unplug indi-
cator lights from harness and remove pod cover.
4. Unplug headlamp from wiring harness.
5. Remove boot and locking collar from back of lamp housing.
6. Grasp base of lamp and lift it out.
7. Reverse previous steps to replace lamp and reassemble pod. Make sure tab
on lamp locks into place in housing.
High Beam Headlight Adjustment
The headlight beam can be adjusted to any position desired by turning the adjust-
ing knob located on the bottom right side of the headlight pod.
Snap pins
into tabs
Position
knob in
slot and
secure in
locking
tabs
Slip O-Ring
over pin
Adjustment
Knob Stop
Speedometer
Cable
Route plug
over
handlebar