2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 90

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Adjustments MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 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. Toe Alignment Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 1/8″ - 1/4″ (3-6 mm) 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. B 2. Place stands (A) in front of the vehicle, perpendicular to the rear tires. See illustration. C 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 (B). A 4. Measure the distance from the string to the rim at the front and rear of the front rim (C). Rear measurement should be 1/16″ - 1/8″ (2-3 mm) more than the front measurement. NOTE: If you discover improper alignment, see your Polaris dealer for service. 87

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Adjustments
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.
Toe Alignment
Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle.
The recommended toe alignment is 1/8
″
- 1/4
″
(3-6 mm) 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 (A) 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 (B).
4.
Measure the distance from
the string to the rim at the
front and rear of the front
rim (C). Rear measurement should be 1/16
″
- 1/8
″
(2-3 mm) more
than the front measurement.
NOTE:
If you discover improper alignment, see your Polaris dealer
for service.
A
B
C