2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 83

2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Steering Assembly The steering assembly of the ATV should be checked periodically for loose nuts and bolts. If loose nuts and bolts are found, see your Polaris dealer for service before operating the vehicle. Toe Alignment WARNING Severe injury or death can result from improper toe alignment and adjustment. Do not attempt to adjust tie rod alignment. All tie rod adjustments should be performed by an authorized Polaris dealer. Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 1/8″ to 1/4″ toe out. 1. Set the handlebars in a straight-ahead position. NOTE: The steering frog can be used as an indicator of whether the handlebars are straight. The frog should always point straight back from the steering post. 2. Place stands (1) in front of the vehicle, perpendicular to the rear tires. See 3 illustration. 3. Tie an elastic string around the stands, making sure the string just touches the side surface of the rear tires on each side of the vehicle and goes around the stands in 1 front of the vehicle (2). 4. Measure the distance from the string to the rim at the front and rear of the front rim (3). Rear measurement should be 1/16″ - 1/8″ (1.5-3.2 mm) more than the front measurement. NOTE: If you discover improper alignment, see your Polaris dealer for service. 2 80

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Steering Assembly
The steering assembly of the ATV should be checked periodically for
loose nuts and bolts. If loose nuts and bolts are found, see your Polaris
dealer for service before operating the vehicle.
Toe Alignment
WARNING
Severe injury or death can result from improper toe alignment and
adjustment. Do not attempt to adjust tie rod alignment. All tie rod
adjustments should be performed by an authorized Polaris dealer.
Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle.
The recommended toe alignment is 1/8
″
to 1/4
″
toe out.
1.
Set the handlebars in a
straight-ahead position.
NOTE:
The steering frog can
be used as an indicator
of whether the
handlebars are straight.
The frog should always
point straight back from
the steering post.
2.
Place stands (1) in front of
the vehicle, perpendicular to
the rear tires. See
illustration.
3.
Tie an elastic string around
the stands, making sure the
string just touches the side
surface of the rear tires on
each side of the vehicle and
goes around the stands in
front of the vehicle (2).
4.
Measure the distance from the string to the rim at the front and rear
of the front rim (3). Rear measurement should be 1/16
″
- 1/8
″
(1.5-3.2 mm) more than the front measurement.
NOTE:
If you discover improper alignment, see your Polaris dealer
for service.
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