Polaris PREDATOR 2003, Service Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
5.18
STEERING POST ASSEMBLY
Grease Fitting
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
1. Torque to 50 ft. lbs.
2. Align cotter pin hole.
3. Install cotter pin.
Bend both ends of cotter
pin around nut in oppo-
site directions.
4. Check steering, must
move freely and easily
from full left to full right
without binding.
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
10--12 ft. lbs. (14--16 Nm)
DECAL REPLACEMENT
WARNING
The following procedure involves the use of an
open flame. Perform this procedure in a well ventilated
area, away from gasoline or other flammable materials.
Be sure the area to be flame treated is clean and free
of gasoline or flammable residue.
The side panels, front and rear fender cabs are plastic
polyethylene material. Therefore, they must be “flame
treated” prior to installing a decal to ensure good
adhesion. A bonus of the flame treating procedure is
it can be used to reduce or eliminate the whitish stress
marks that are sometimes left after a fender or cab is
bent, flexed, or damaged.
To flame treat the decal area:
1. Pass the flame of a propane torch back and forth
quickly over the area where the decal is to be
applied until the surface appears slightly glossy.
This should occur after just a few seconds of
flame treating. Do not hold the torch too close to
the surface. (2--3 inches from the flame tip is
recommended) Keep the torch moving to prevent
damage.
2. Apply the decal on one edge first. Slowly lay down
remainder of the decal while rubbing lightly over
the decal surface to eliminate any air bubbles
during the application.
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