Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 550 - Manual (Page 96)

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MAINTENANCE
Lights
Headlight Beam Adjustment
The headlight beam can be adjusted slightly upward or downward.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. The headlight should be
approximately 7.6 m from a wall.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the headlight
and make a mark on the wall at the same height.
NOTE: Include rider weight on the seat when measuring.
4. Start the engine.Turn the head-
light switch to high beam.
5. Observe the headlight aim on
the wall. The most intense part
of the headlight beam should be
5 cm below the mark on the
wall.
6. Tighten or loosen the three (3)
headlight screws to adjust the
beam upward or downward or
to the left or right.
7.6 m
5 cm
X X
Screws