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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.
Suspension Adjustment (4X4)
The 4X4 rear suspension 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 top shock mounting bolts (A).
2. Reposition the shocks to the outside mounting holes (B).
3. Reinstall the shock mounting bolts. Torque to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
Rear Spring Adjustment
The rear shock absorber springs are adjusted by rotating the adjustment
cam (C) either clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
spring tension.
A
B
C