Headlight Adjustment; Taillight / Brakelight Lamp Replacement - Polaris Outlaw 500 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL
6. Install the adjuster bracket onto the inboard pivot pin of the
headlamp.
7. Adjust for approximately 1/16" clearance between the
bracket and the edge of the headlight. Tighten the mounting
screws.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the bracket is 90 degrees to the
pivot pin so the lamp can move freely.
8. Install the adjusting screw, leaving it loose so the headlight
can be adjusted.
9. Reinstall the front cab and connect the wire harness to the
headlamp.
10. Adjust the lamps as needed, then tighten the adjuster screw.

Headlight Adjustment

The headlight beam can be adjusted to varied positions by using
the following procedures:
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface with the headlight
approximately 25' (7.6 m) from a wall.
25' (7.6m)
Lamp Center Height
2" (5.1cm)
2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the
headlight and make a mark on the wall at the same height
3. Start the engine and turn the headlight switch to high beam.
4. Observe headlight aim. The most intense part of the
headlight beam should be aimed 2" (5.1 cm) below the
mark placed on the wall in Step 2.
NOTE: Rider weight must be included on the seat.
On machines with separate low beam lights, the
drop should be 8" (20.3 cm) in 25' from the center of
the low beam lamp.
7.4
5. Loosen the pivot screw (1) and adjust the beam to the
desired position.
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6. Tighten the screw and torque to 27 in. lbs. (3 Nm).

Taillight / Brakelight Lamp Replacement

If the taillight / brakelight does not work the LED lamp
assembly may need to be replaced.
Pinout Detail
TAIL
BRAKE
1. From the rear of the taillight remove two screws holding
the assembly in place.
2. Remove the assembly and replace it with the recommended
lamp. Apply dielectric grease (PN 2871329) to the new
contacts.
3. Reinstall the assembly as in step 1.
4. Test the taillight / brakelight to see it is working.
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