2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 92

2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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MAINTENANCE Lights High Beam Adjustment The headlight beam can be adjusted slightly upward or downward. Use the following procedure to make the adjustment. 25 ft. (7.6 m) 2" (5 cm) 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface with the headlight approximately 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a wall. Place the transmission in PARK. 2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the headlight and make a mark on the wall at the same height. 3. Start the engine. Turn the headlight switch to high beam. 4. Observe the headlight aim on the wall. The most intense part of the headlight beam should be two inches (5 cm) below the mark on the wall. Include rider weight on the seat when measuring. 5. The adjustment knob is located on the right side of the headlight pod. Adjust the beam to the desired position by turning the knob either clockwise or counter-clockwise. 88

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MAINTENANCE
Lights
High Beam Adjustment
The headlight beam can be adjusted slightly upward or downward. Use
the following procedure to make the adjustment.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface with the headlight approxi-
mately 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a wall. Place the transmission in PARK.
2.
Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the headlight
and make a mark on the wall at the same height.
3.
Start the engine. Turn the headlight switch to high beam.
4.
Observe the headlight aim on the wall. The most intense part of the
headlight beam should be two inches (5 cm) below the mark on the
wall. Include rider weight on the seat when measuring.
5.
The adjustment knob is located on the right side of the headlight
pod. Adjust the beam to the desired position by turning the knob
either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
2" (5 cm)