2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 88

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Steering Wheel Inspection Check the steering wheel for specified freeplay and smooth operation at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 54. 1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right. 3. There should be 0.8 - 1.0 in (20 - 25 mm) of free play. 4. If there is excessive freeplay or strange noises, or the steering feels rough or "catchy," have the steering system inspected by an authorized Polaris dealer. Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque Have your dealer check the RANGER cylinder head and cylinder base fasteners for proper torque at the first service or after 25 hours. Rear Spring Adjustment The rear shock absorber springs are adjusted by rotating the adjustment cam (1) either clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease spring tension. 1 Suspension Adjustment (4X4) The rear suspension of the RANGER 4X4 may be adjusted to provide a stiffer suspension if necessary. The shocks are mounted to the inside mounting holes at the factory, but they may be relocated to the outside B mounting holes. 1. Remove the shock mounting A bolts (A). 2. Reposition the shocks to the outside mounting holes (B). 3. Reinstall the shock mounting bolts. Torque to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm). 86

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Steering Wheel Inspection
Check the steering wheel for specified freeplay and smooth operation
at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning
on page 54.
1.
Position the vehicle on level ground.
2.
Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right.
3.
There should be 0.8 - 1.0 in (20 - 25 mm) of free play.
4.
If there is excessive freeplay or strange noises, or the steering feels
rough or “catchy,” have the steering system inspected by an
authorized Polaris dealer.
Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque
Have your dealer check the
RANGER
cylinder head and cylinder base
fasteners for proper torque at the first service or after 25 hours.
Rear Spring Adjustment
The rear shock absorber springs are adjusted by
rotating the adjustment cam (1) either clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease spring
tension.
Suspension Adjustment (4X4)
The rear suspension of the
RANGER
4X4 may be adjusted to provide a
stiffer suspension if necessary. The shocks are mounted to the inside
mounting holes at the factory, but they may be relocated to the outside
mounting holes.
1.
Remove the shock mounting
bolts (A).
2.
Reposition the shocks
to the outside
mounting holes (B).
3.
Reinstall the shock
mounting bolts.
Torque to 30 ft. lbs.
(40 Nm).
1
A
B