2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 82

2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Manual

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Handlebars MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION WARNING Improper adjustment of the handlebars or incorrect torquing of the adjuster block tightening bolts can cause limited steering or loosening of the handlebars, resulting in loss of control and possible serious personal injury or death. Follow the adjustment procedures exactly, or see your Polaris dealer for service. 1 The handlebars can be adjusted for rider preference. 1. Remove the handlebar cover to access the handlebar bolts (1). 2. Loosen the four bolts. 3. Adjust the handlebar to the desired height. Be sure the handlebars do not contact the gas tank or any other part of the machine when turned fully to the left or right. 4. Torque the two front bolts to 10-12 ft. lbs. (14-17 Nm), then torque the two rear bolts. A gap of up to 1/8" will remain at the rear bolts. 79

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MAINTENANCEANDLUBRICATION
Handlebars
WARNING
Improperadjustmentofthehandlebarsorincorrecttorquingof
theadjusterblocktighteningboltscancauselimitedsteeringor
looseningofthehandlebars,resultinginlossofcontroland
possibleseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Followtheadjustment
proceduresexactly,orseeyourPolarisdealerforservice.
The handlebars can be adjusted for
rider preference.
1.
Remove the handlebar cover to
access the handlebar bolts (1).
2.
Loosen the four bolts.
3.
Adjust the handlebar to the
desired height. Be sure the
handlebars do not contact the
gas tank or any other part of the
machine when turned fully to
the left or right.
4.
Torque the two front bolts to 10-12 ft. lbs. (14-17 Nm), then
torque the two rear bolts. A gap of up to 1/8” will remain at the
rear bolts.
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