Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
Controls
Check controls for proper operation, positioning and
adjustment.
Brake control and switch must be positioned to allow brake
lever to travel throughout entire range without contacting
switch body.
Align throttle control assembly clamp with knurl on
handlebar.
Wheels
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel nuts
and ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the wheel
nuts.
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel nuts
and ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the wheel
nuts.
Wheel, Hub, And Spindle

Torque Table
Throttle
assembly
clamp
Align clamp
edge with
knurl
WARNING
Operating an ATV with worn tires will increase the
possibility of the vehicle skidding and possible loss
of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8” (.3 cm) or less.
Item Specification
Steel - Front Wheel Nuts 27 Ft. Lbs. (37 Nm)
Steel - Rear Wheel Nuts 27 Ft. Lbs. (37Nm)
Aluminum
Front Wheel Nuts
30 ft. lbs. + 1/4 Turn
(41 Nm + 1/4 Turn)
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Nuts
30 ft. lbs. + 1/4 Turn
(41 Nm + 1/4 Turn)
Front Hub Retaining Nut 60 ft.lbs. (81 Nm)
Rear Hub Retaining Nut 80 Ft. Lbs. (109 Nm)