Polaris 550 EPS owner manual Toe Alignment, Steering Assembly

MAINTENANCE

Toe Alignment

Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 1/4-1/2 inch (6-12 mm).

WARNING! 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.

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. If available, you
	may use a long straight-
	edge instead of string.	2
4.	Measure the distance	1
	from the string to the
	rim at the front (1) and
	rear (2) of the front rim.
	The rear measurement
	should be 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm) more than the front measurement
	on each side of the vehicle to obtain the recommended 1/4-1/2 inch
	(6-12 mm) toe out alignment.

5.Repeat the measurement procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

6.If you discover improper alignment, see your POLARIS dealer for service.

Steering Assembly

The steering assembly of the ATV should be checked periodically for loose nuts and bolts. If loose nuts and bolts are found, see your POLARIS dealer for service before operating the vehicle.

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