Brakes - Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
CAMBER AND CASTER
The camber and caster are non-adjustable.
TOE ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance
between vehicle center and each wheel. This will tell
you which tie rod needs adjusting. NOTE: Be sure
handlebars are straight ahead before determining
which tie rod(s) need adjustment.
CAUTION: During tie rod adjustment, it is very
important that the following precautions be taken when
tightening tie rod end jam nuts.
positioned incorrectly it will not pivot, and may break.
Hold
Rod End
Correctly
Tightened
Jam Nut
Ill.2
To adjust toe alignment:
Hold tie rod end to keep it from
G
rotating.
Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie
G
rod.
Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until
G
alignment is as required to achieve
the proper toe setting as specified
in Method 1 or Method 2.
IMPORTANT: When tightening the
G
tie rod end jam nuts, the rod ends
must be held parallel to prevent rod
end damage and premature wear.
Damage may not be immediately
apparent if done incorrectly.
illustration 2.
After alignment is complete, torque
G
jam nuts to 12-14 ft. lbs. (16-19 Nm).
EXHAUST PIPE
If the rod end is
Periodically clean the spark arrestor to remove
Incorrectly
accumulated carbon.
Tightened
Jam Nut
1. Remove the three screws (1) and remove the
2. Use a non-synthetic brush to clean the arrestor
See
3. Inspect the screen for erosion and replace if
4. Remove and inspect the gasket. Replace if worn
5. Reinstall the gasket and arrestor.
6. Torque screws to 50 in. lbs. (5.6 Nm).
WARNING
G Do not perform clean out immediately
after the engine has been run, as the ex-
haust system becomes very hot. Serious
burns could result from contact with ex-
haust components.
G To reduce fire hazard, make sure that
there are no combustible materials in the
area when purging the spark arrestor.
G Wear eye protection.
G Do not stand behind or in front of the ve-
hicle while purging the carbon from the
spark arrestor.
G Never run the engine in an enclosed
area. Exhaust contains poisonous car-
bon monoxide gas.
G Do not go under the machine while it is
inclined. Set the hand brake and block
the wheels to prevent roll back.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in
serious personal injury or death.
arrestor (2) from the end of the muffler.
screen (3). A synthetic brush may melt if
components are warm.
1
3
necessary.
or damaged.
2
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