Polaris 2002 Sportsman 6x6, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Adjustments
Toe Alignment
You can check the toe alignment of the
vehicle using the following method.
The recommended toe alignment is
1/8
″
to 1/4
″
toe out. If you discover
improper adjustment have your dealer
correct it.
1. Set handlebars in a straight ahead
position and hold them in this posi-
tion. NOTE: The steering frog can
be used as an indicator of whether
the handlebars are straight. The
frog should always point straight
back from the steering post.
2. Place stands in front of the ma-
chine, perpendicular to the rear
tires.
3. Tie an elastic string around the
stands, making sure string just
touches side surface of the rear tires
on each side of machine and goes
around the stands in front of the
machine.
4. Measure from string to rim at front and rear of front rim. Rear rim mea-
surement should be 1/16
″
- 1/8
″
(.2 to .3 cm) more than front rim mea-
surement.
WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust the tie rod for toe alignment. Severe injury
or death can result from improper adjustment. Contact your Polaris
dealer. He/she has the training and tools to make these
adjustments.