Polaris 2006 HAWKEYE 2x4, Repair Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.22
measurement at the rear (B).
TOE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance between
vehicle center and each wheel. This will tell you which tie rod
needs adjusting.
NOTE: Be sure handlebars are straight ahead
before determining which tie rod(s) need adjustment.
To adjust toe alignment:
• Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
• Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rod.
• Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe setting - (1/8” to
1/4”).
• Important: When tightening the tie rod end jam
nuts, the rod ends must be held parallel to prevent
rod end damage and premature wear. Damage
may not be immediately apparent if done
incorrectly. See illustration.
EXHAUST CLEANING
The exhaust pipe must be periodically purged of accumulated
carbon as follows:
1. Allow the muffler to cool if hot.
2. Remove the fastener (1) and remove the arrestor from the
CAUTION
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that
the following precautions be taken when tightening
tie rod end jam nuts. If the rod end is positioned in-
correctly it will not pivot, and may break
Measurement “B”
Chalk Line
Measurement
“A”
WARNING
• Do not perform clean out immediately after
the engine has been run, as the exhaust
system becomes very hot. Serious burns
could result from contact with exhaust
components.
• To reduce fire hazard, make sure that there
are no combustible materials in the area
when purging the spark arrestor.
• Wear eye protection.
• Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle
while purging the carbon from the spark
arrestor.
• Never run the engine in an enclosed
area.Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
• Do not go under the machine while it is
inclined.Set the hand brake and block the
wheels to prevent roll back.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Hold
Rod End
Correctly
Tightened
Jam Nut
Incorrectly
Tightened
Jam Nut