Steering Cable Maintenance / Adjustment - Polaris WATERCRAFT Freedom Service Manual

Maintenance
Hull / Control Systems - - Continued
Steering Cable Adjustment
1. Open front compartment door and then tool kit door.
2. Locate alignment hole on the bottom of the steering
post. Insert 1/8² dowel or drill bit into hole. The
steering assembly is now locked in the correct
position.
3. Place a straight edge across horizontal center line
of steering nozzle or trim nozzle. NOTE: The trim
nozzle mounting bolts can be used as a reference
for the center line on models with Quick Trim.
See Ill. 2.
4. Measure distance from straight edge to hull on left
and right side. Be sure to measure at right angles to
the straight edge and at equal distances from the
nozzle. The distance at (X) should be equal when
handlebars are straight.
See Ill. 3. If steering is correctly aligned, remove
dowel or drill bit. If not, proceed to adjustment
procedure on next page.
2.34
Insert drill bit or dowel into hole to lock
lock steering in center position.
Rear View Of Pump Nozzle
Place straight edge across horizontal
center line of steering nozzle or trim
nozzle.
Ill. 2
Straight Edge
Nozzle
Hull
x
Distance should be equal at (X)
Ill. 3
Hull
x