2013 Polaris Ranger Diesel Owners Manual - Page 72

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MAINTENANCE Brakes Park Brake Adjustment Inspect and adjust park brake cable tension after the first 25 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter to ensure proper cable tension. Loss of tension in the park brake cable may cause illumination of the park brake light and activation of the limiting feature. If this occurs, move the park brake lever to the forward-most position, then inspect and adjust park brake cable tension. Tip: If performing this service is difficult due to conditions or location, open the hood and temporarily disconnect the park brake connector. This will inactivate the limiting function. Reconnect the connector as soon as possible, and adjust the park brake cable to proper tension. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Shift the transmission to neutral. 3. Loosen or tighten the nuts on the lever end of the park brake cable as needed. Steering Wheel Inspection Check the steering wheel for specified freeplay and smooth operation at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 50. 1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right. 3. There should be 0.8"-1.0" (20-25 mm) of freeplay. 4. If there is excessive freeplay or strange noises, or the steering feels rough or "catchy," have the steering system inspected by an authorized POLARIS dealer. Suspension Adjustments The front and rear suspensions can be adjusted to provide a stiffer suspension, if necessary. 1. Remove the top shock mounting bolts from the inside mounting holes. 2. Reposition the shocks to the outside mounting holes. 3. Reinstall the shock mounting bolts. Torque to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm). Spring Adjustment Adjust the front and rear shock absorber springs by rotating the adjustment cam either clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease spring tension. Outside Mounting Holes Inside Mounting Holes Rear Suspension Shown Adjustment is similar for Front Suspension Cam 68

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
Park Brake Adjustment
Inspect and adjust park brake cable tension after the first 25 hours of operation and every 100
hours thereafter to ensure proper cable tension. Loss of tension in the park brake cable may
cause illumination of the park brake light and activation of the limiting feature. If this occurs,
move the park brake lever to the forward-most position, then inspect and adjust park brake
cable tension.
Tip:
If performing this service is difficult due to conditions or location, open the hood and temporarily
disconnect the park brake connector. This will inactivate the limiting function. Reconnect the con-
nector as soon as possible, and adjust the park brake cable to proper tension.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
3.
Loosen or tighten the nuts on the lever end of the park brake cable as needed.
Steering Wheel Inspection
Check the steering wheel for specified freeplay and smooth operation at the intervals out-
lined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 50.
1.
Position the vehicle on level ground.
2.
Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right.
3.
There should be 0.8"-1.0" (20-25 mm) of freeplay.
4.
If there is excessive freeplay or strange noises, or the steering feels rough or “catchy,”
have the steering system inspected by an authorized POLARIS dealer.
Suspension Adjustments
The front and rear suspensions can be adjusted to provide a stiffer suspension, if necessary.
1.
Remove the top shock mounting bolts from the inside mounting holes.
2.
Reposition the shocks to the outside mounting holes.
3.
Reinstall the shock mounting bolts. Torque to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
Spring Adjustment
Adjust the front and rear
shock absorber springs by
rotating the adjustment cam
either clockwise or counter-
clockwise to increase or
decrease spring tension.
Outside Mounting Holes
Inside Mounting Holes
Cam
Rear Suspension Shown
Adjustment is similar for Front Suspension