Polaris 700 Automobile User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Adjustments
Toe Alignment
Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle.
The recommended toe alignment is 1/8 to 1/4 toe out.
1. Set the handlebars in a
straight-ahead position.
NOTE: The steerin g frog
can be us ed as an in dicator
of whether the handlebars are
straight. The frog should
always point straight back
from the steering post.
2. Place stands (1) in front of
the vehicle, perpendicular to
the rear tires. See
illustration.
3. Tie an elastic string around
the stands, making sure the
string just touches the side
surface of the rear tires on
each side of the veh icle and
goes around the stands in
front of the vehicle (2).
4. Measure the distance from
the string to the rim at the
front and rear of the front
rim (3). Rear measurement should be 1/16 -1/8 (.2to.3cm)
more than the front measuremen t.
NOTE: If you discover improper alignment, see your Polaris dealer
for service.
WARNING
Severe injury or death can result from improper toe alignment and
adjustment. Do not attempt to adjus t tie rod alignment. All tie rod
adjustments should be perform ed by an authorized Polaris dealer .
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