2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Assault Owners Manual - Page 104

2014 Polaris 600 Switchback Assault Manual

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MAINTENANCE Steering System Ski Alignment WARNING! Improper ski alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering control, resulting in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change the ski alignment or camber adjustment. See your POLARIS dealer. 1. Place the handlebars in a straight-ahead position. 2. With only vehicle weight compressing the suspension, measure 10 inches (25.4 cm) forward from the center of the ski mounting bolt. See illustration. At this point, measure between the skis. This is measurement X. 3. Perform the same measurement rearward from the center of the ski mounting bolt. This is measurement Y. 4. The X measurement should be 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm) greater than the Y measurement. If the skis are misaligned, see your dealer for alignment correction as camber adjustment may also be affected. X 10 in. (25.4 cm) 10 in. (25.4 cm) Y 102

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MAINTENANCE
Steering System
Ski Alignment
WARNING!
Improper ski alignment or adjustment may cause loss of steering
control, resulting in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to change the ski
alignment or camber adjustment. See your POLARIS dealer.
1.
Place the handlebars in a straight-ahead position.
2.
With only vehicle weight compressing the suspension, measure
10 inches (25.4 cm) forward from the center of the ski mounting
bolt. See illustration. At this point, measure between the skis. This is
measurement X.
3.
Perform the same measurement rearward from the center of the ski
mounting bolt. This is measurement Y.
4.
The X measurement should be 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm) greater than
the Y measurement. If the skis are misaligned, see your dealer for
alignment correction as camber adjustment may also be affected.
X
Y
10 in.
(25.4 cm)
10 in.
(25.4 cm)