2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Owners Manual - Page 99
2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Manual
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Toe Alignment WARNING MAINTENANCE Severe injury or death can result from improper toe alignment and adjustment. Do not attempt to adjust tie rod alignment. All tie rod adjustments should be performed by an authorized Polaris dealer. Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 1/8" to 1/4" (3-6 mm) toe out. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the handlebars in a Stand straight-ahead position. 3. Tie a length of string String between two stands as shown in the illustration. Position the stands so that the string is flush with the side of the rear tire. NOTE: If available, you may use a long straightedge instead of string. 2 1 4. Measure the distance from the string to the rim at the front (1) and rear (2) of the front rim. The rear measurement should be 1/16"-1/8" (2-3 mm) more than the front measurement on each side of the vehicle to obtain the recommended 1/8" to 1/4" (3-6 mm) toe out alignment. 5. Repeat the measurement procedure on the other side of the vehicle. NOTE: If you discover improper alignment, see your Polaris dealer for service. 99