Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
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ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBAR
1,3, Steering Column and Handlebar
If applicable, remove the steering clamp and nuts
holding the handlebar to the steering column.
2,4,5,6, Handlebar Support, Steering
Clamp, Bolt and Nut
Install the handlebar support, steering clamp, the
4 screws and nuts to the column, as illustrated.
See applicable exploded view for each model.
Adjust the steering handlebar to the desired posi-
tion.
Lock the handlebar in place by tightening the 4
nuts as specified in the illustrations.
TYPICAL
1. Torque to 26 N•m (19 lbf•ft)
A. Equal gap all around
7,23,24,25, Steering Pad, Bolt, Nut and
Rubber Attachment
Properly fit the steering pad to the handlebar. As-
semble using the 2 rubber attachments, nuts and
bolts where applicable.
1. Rubber attachment
2. Nut and bolt (where applicable)
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CAUTION
Tighten the nuts equally in a criss-cross se-
quence and ensure there is an equal gap on
each side of the clamps.
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WARNING
Avoid contact between the brake handle and
the windshield by NOT adjusting the handle-
bar too high.
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WARNING
Make sure that the steering pad and all con-
trols are properly fixed to their normal loca-
tion on the handlebar.
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CAUTION
Prior to installation, perform handlebar ad-
justment.
◆
WARNING
Make sure that the steering pad and all con-
trols are properly fixed to their normal loca-
tion on the handlebar.
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