2015 Polaris Sportsman ETX Owners Manual - Page 117

2015 Polaris Sportsman ETX Manual

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MAINTENANCE Camber and Caster The camber and caster are non-adjustable. Rear Spring The rear shock absorber spring is adjusted by rotating the cam either clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease spring tension. Accessory springs are available through your POLARIS dealer. Cam Handlebars The handlebars can be adjusted for rider preference. WARNING! Improper adjustment of the handlebars or incorrect torquing of the adjuster block tightening bolts can cause limited steering or loosening of the handlebars, resulting in loss of control and serious injury or death. Follow the adjustment procedures exactly, or see your POLARIS dealer for service. High Tension Low Tension 1. Remove the upper headlight pod. 2. Loosen the four handlebar bolts. 3. Adjust the handlebar to the desired height. 4. Be sure the handlebars do not contact the gas tank or any other part of the machine when turned fully to the left or right. 5. Torque the front two bolts to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-17 Nm), then torque the rear two bolts. A gap of up to 1/8" (3 mm) will remain at the rear of the clamp blocks. Handlebar Bolts 115

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MAINTENANCE
Camber and Caster
The camber and caster are non-adjustable.
Rear Spring
The rear shock absorber spring is adjusted
by rotating the cam either clockwise or
counter-clockwise to increase or decrease
spring tension.
Accessory springs are available through
your POLARIS dealer.
Handlebars
The handlebars can be adjusted for rider
preference.
WARNING!
Improper adjustment of the
handlebars or incorrect torquing of the adjuster
block tightening bolts can cause limited steering
or loosening of the handlebars, resulting in loss
of control and serious injury or death. Follow the
adjustment procedures exactly, or see your
POLARIS dealer for service.
1.
Remove the upper headlight
pod.
2.
Loosen the four handlebar
bolts.
3.
Adjust the handlebar to the
desired height.
4.
Be sure the handlebars do not
contact the gas tank or any
other part of the machine when
turned fully to the left or right.
5.
Torque the front two bolts to
10-12 ft-lbs (14-17 Nm), then
torque the rear two bolts. A
gap of up to 1/8" (3 mm) will
remain at the rear of the clamp blocks.
High
Tension
Low
Tension
Cam
Handlebar
Bolts