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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Steering Wheel Inspection
Check the steering w heel for specified freeplay and s mooth operation
at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning
on page 53.
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right.
3. There should be 0.8 - 1.0 in (20 - 25 mm) of free play.
4. If there is e xcessive freeplay o r strange n oises, or the s teering f eels
rough or “catchy,” have the steering s ystem inspected by an
authorized Polaris dealer.
Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque
Have your dealer check the RANGER cy linder head an d cylinder b ase
fasteners for proper torque at the first service or after 25 hours.
Rear Spring Adjustment
The rear shock absorber springs are adjusted by rotating
the adjustment cam (1) either clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease spring tension.
Suspension Adjustment (2x4, 4X4)
The rear suspension of the RANGER 2X4 and 4X4
may be adjusted to provide a stiffer suspension if
necessary. The shocks are mounted to the inside
mounting holes (A) at the factory, but they may be
relocated to the outside mounting holes (B).
1. Remove the shock mounting bolts.
2. Reposition the shocks to the outside mounting holes.
3. Reinstall the shock mounting bolts. Torque to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
1
A
B