2009 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 136

2009 Polaris Hammer Manual

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Headlight Beam Inspection MAINTENANCE The high beam should shine straight 25 ft. (7.6 m) forward. The low beam will spread more toward the right (U.S./Canada). Center Mark X 1. Before checking the headlight beam, High Beam verify that tire pressure (page 119) and rear suspension ride height (page 95) are at specification. 2. Position the motorcycle on a level surface with the headlight approximately 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a wall. 3. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the headlight and make a mark on the wall at the same height. 4. Sit on the motorcycle and bring it to the upright position. Turn the ignition switch to ON and put the headlights on high beam. 5. Observe the headlight aim on the wall. The top of the beam should be slightly below the mark on the wall. Use the procedure on page 132 to make headlight adjustments. 131

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MAINTENANCE
Headlight Beam Inspection
The high beam should shine straight
forward. The low beam will spread more
toward the right (U.S./Canada).
1.
Before checking the headlight beam,
verify that tire pressure (page 119) and
rear suspension ride height (page 95)
are at specification.
2.
Position the motorcycle on a level
surface with the headlight approximately
25 ft. (7.6 m) from a wall.
3.
Measure the distance from the floor to
the center of the headlight and make a mark
on the wall at the same height.
4.
Sit on the motorcycle and bring it to the upright position. Turn the ignition switch to ON and put the headlights
on high beam.
5.
Observe the headlight aim on the wall. The top of the beam should be slightly below the mark on the wall. Use
the procedure on page 132 to make headlight adjustments.
High Beam
25 ft. (7.6 m)
Center
Mark
X