Handlebar Alignment; Handlebar Height Adjustment - Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500 Operator's Manual

Verifying
1. Verify ski alignment by measuring across from the
outside edge of the left-side ski to the outside edge
of the right-side ski (without using the straight-
edge) in two places: approximately 35.5-38.1 cm
(14-15 in.) in front of the spindle and 35.5-38.1 cm
(14-15 in.) behind the spindle.
2. The measurement from in front of the spindle to
the outer edge of the ski (without using the
straightedge) must not exceed the rear measure-
ment by more than 0.0-12.7 mm (0-1/2 in.) toe-
out.
NOTE: Some operating conditions may require
more toe-out than recommended; however, more
toe-out causes more "drag."
! WARNING
The measurement taken in front of the spindle must
never be less than the measurement taken behind the
spindle or poor handling will be experienced. Neglect-
ing to lock the tie rod by tightening the jam nuts may
cause loss of snowmobile control and possible per-
sonal injury.

HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENT

Checking/Adjusting
1. Verify that the drag link is centered.
2. From the riding position on the snowmobile,
check that the handlebar is in a straight-forward
direction for driving.
NOTE: If the handlebar is in a satisfactory
straight-forward direction, no adjustment is neces-
sary. If not, proceed to step 3.
3. Loosen the two cap screws securing the steering
post bearing housing to the steering support
bracket.
4. To move the right-side handlebar forward, tap the
steering post mount plate to the left.
5. To move the left-side handlebar forward, tap the
steering post mount plate to the right.
6. Verify handlebar alignment; then tighten the two
cap screws to 2.2-2.5 kg-m (16-18 ft-lb).
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HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
The steering post has two mounting locations to
change the position of the handlebar: low and high.
To change the position of the handlebar, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Remove the two cap screws securing the steering
post to the mounting bracket.
2. Move the handlebar to the desired position; then
install and tighten the cap screws to obtain a good
"fit" of the bearings to the steering post.
NOTE: The amount the cap screws are tightened
to the adjustment block will affect the "fit" of the
bearings to the steering post. Make sure the fit is
not too tight or too loose.
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