Arctic Cat ATV 250 Utility 2009, Руководство по обслуживанию

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8-2
Steering/Frame
The following steering components should be
inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper opera-
tion.
A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose.
B. Handlebar not bent or cracked and has equal
and complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
The frame, welds, and racks should be checked period-
ically for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken
components, and missing components.
Steering Post/
Tie Rods
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NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
KM598D
REMOVING
1. On the 250 Utility, remove the front rack and front
center panel (see Body in this section). On the
DVX 300, proceed to step 2.
2. Remove the steering post cover (DVX 300) or the
instrument pod (250 Utility) (see Steering Post
Cover/Instrument Pod in this section); then remove
the cap screws securing the handlebar to the steer-
ing post. Account for two handlebar holders.
KM189A
3. Lift the handlebar out of the lower handlebar hold-
ers and lay the handlebar forward.
4. Remove the cotter pins and slotted nuts securing
the tie rod ends to the steering post arm; then dis-
connect the tie rods from the arm.
KM590
5. Remove the cotter pin and slotted nut from the
lower end of the steering post; then remove the
upper steering shaft support block. Account for a
cable guide, two steering support blocks, and the
upper steering post bushing.
.
KM588
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