Camber And Caster - Polaris A09BG50AA User Manual

G
Replace any
components. Steering should move
freely through entire range of travel
without binding.
G
Elevate front end of machine so front
wheels are off the ground. Check for
any looseness in front hub / wheel
assembly by grasping the tire firmly
at top and bottom first, and then at
front and rear. Try to move the wheel
and hub by pushing inward and
pulling outward.
Check for Loose Wheel or Hub
G If abnormal movement is detected,
inspect the hub and wheel assembly
to determine the cause (loose wheel
nuts, loose front hub nut (4x4).
G Refer to the Body/Steering or Final
Drive chapter for more information.

CAMBER AND CASTER

The camber and caster are non-adjustable.
worn steering WHEEL ALIGNMENT
METHOD 1:
STRAIGHTEDGE OR STRING
Be sure to keep handlebars centered. See notes
below.
NOTE: String should just touch side sur-
face of rear tire on each side of machine.
Measure
from string
to rim at
front and
rear of rim.
NOTE: The steering post arm "frog" can be
used as an indicator of whether the handle-
bars are straight. The frog should always
point straight back from the steering post.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
METHOD 2: CHALK
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Set handlebars in a straight ahead position and
secure handlebars in this position. NOTE: The
steering arm "frog" can be used as an indicator of
whether the handlebars are straight. The frog
MAINTENANCE
Rear rim
measure-
ment should
be 1/16" to
1/8" (.2 to .3
cm) more
than front rim
measure-
ment.
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