2016 Polaris Phoenix 200 Owners Manual - Page 68

2016 Polaris Phoenix 200 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Toe Alignment Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3-6 mm) toe out. 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. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Set the handlebars in a straight-ahead position and secure them in this position. 3. Place a chalk mark on the 2 center line of the front tires approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) from the 1 floor, or as close to the hub/axle center line as possible. Make sure both marks are the same distance from the floor. 4. Measure the distance between the marks and record the measurement (1). 5. Move the vehicle until the chalk marks are at the rear of the tires, even with the hub/axle center line. 6. Measure the distance between the marks and record the measurement (2). 7. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 1. The difference is the vehicle toe-out alignment. 8. If you discover improper alignment, see your dealer for service. 64

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MAINTENANCE
Toe Alignment
Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle.
The recommended toe alignment is 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3-6 mm) toe out.
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.
1.
Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2.
Set the handlebars in a
straight-ahead position
and secure them in this
position.
3.
Place a chalk mark on the
center line of the front
tires approximately 10
inches (25.4 cm) from the
floor, or as close to the
hub/axle center line as
possible. Make sure both
marks are the same
distance from the floor.
4.
Measure the distance between the marks and record the
measurement (1).
5.
Move the vehicle until the chalk marks are at the rear of the tires,
even with the hub/axle center line.
6.
Measure the distance between the marks and record the
measurement (2).
7.
Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 1. The difference is the
vehicle toe-out alignment.
8.
If you discover improper alignment, see your dealer for service.
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