MAINTENANCE
2.38
Torque to 40 ft.lbs. (54 Nm)
Eccentric Clamp With Hitch
With Trailer Hitch
8. Remove the pin punch.
9. 2004 Models -- Tighten caliper mounting bracket
bolts 10-12 ft. lbs. (14 - 17 Nm).
10-12 ft. lbs
2004 Models: Caliper Mount Bracket
10. Verify chain adjustment is correct aftertightening
eccentric clamp bolts to specification by rolling
ATV forward and checking chain tension in
several places on chain. The chain is adjusted
correctly when the tightest portion of the
chain has approximately 3/8 in. (10 mm) of
deflection.
11. Reinstall the chain guard (where applicable).
Reposition chain guide to allow 1/8″ (.3 cm)
clearance between sprocket and guide.
Chain Guide
SUSPENSION SPRING
PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
Oper ator weight and vehic le loading affec t
suspensions pringpreloadrequir ements.Adjustas
necessar y.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Compress and release front suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Check all front suspension components for wear or
damage.
Inspect front strut cartridges for leakage.
REAR SUSPENSION
Compress and release rear suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Rear Spring
Adjustment Cam
G Check all rear suspension
components for wear or damage.
G Inspect shock for leakage.
REARSHOCK: UsetheShockSpannerWrench(PN
2870872) to adjust the shock preload cam.