Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 119)

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MAINTENANCE
Wheel Toe Alignment
Inspection
The wheel toe alignment requires regular inspection and main-
tenance at the correct service interval as outlined in the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 78.
Stop the machine on a flat level surface. Put the gear selector
in Park, stop the engine and exit the vehicle. See page 41.
1. Turn the steering wheel so it is in the straight ahead posi-
tion.
2. Place a chalk mark (Item
1) on the center of the
front tires at approxi-
mately 25.4 cm (10 in)
up from the floor (or as
close to the centerline of
the front axle as possi-
ble.
Tip: It is important that the
height of both marks be
equally positioned to get an
accurate measurement.
3. Measure the distance between the marks and record this
measurement. (We will call this dimension A.)
4. Move the gear selector lever to Neutral and roll the vehicle
ahead until the chalk marks are to the rear of the front tires
(approximately at the centerline of the front axle). Move
the gear selector lever to PARK.
5. Measure the distance between the chalk marks and record
the dimension. (We will call this dimension B.)
6. The difference between dimension A and B is the toe
alignment. The recommended toe tolerance is 0.125 - 0.25
inch (3.17 - 6.35 mm) toe out. (This means the measure-
ment “A” in front of the tire should be wider than the mea-
surement “B” at the rear of the tire.
Toe Adjustment
Tip: Be sure the steer-
ing wheel is
straight ahead
before determin-
ing which tie rod
needs adjustment.
If the toe alignment
is incorrect, mea-
sure the distance
between the center
of the vehicle and
each wheel. This
will determine
which tie rod needs adjusting.
Tip: During tie rod adjustment, make sure to use a wrench on both
the tie rod end and the jam nut. Tie rod end damage could occur
if the tie rod end is not held securely while loosening or tightening
the tie rod jam nut.
1. Hold the tie rod end securely and loosen the jam nut.
2. Use a wrench on the flat spot on the tie rod and a wrench
on the tie rod end. Rotate the tie rod to shorten or lengthen
until the alignment is as required to achieve the proper toe
setting.
3. When alignment is correct, hold the tie rod end securely
and tighten the jam nut to 16 - 19 Nm (14 - 16 ft-lb)
torque.
10.0 in.
25.4 cm
1