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Steering/Body/Controls
NOTE: The technician should use sound judgment
and discretion when determining which components
require removing to service a particular component.
The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation:
A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose.
B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and com-
plete full-left and full-right turning capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing not
broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
The frame, welds, and racks should be checked periodi-
cally for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken
components, and missing components.
Racks
NOTE: If equipped, remove front brush guard by
removing bottom skid plate screws holding brush
guard; then remove top bolts and nuts from clips
holding brush guard to rack. Replace skid plate
screws.
REMOVING
1. Access the four nuts under front fenders and four
nuts under rear fenders to remove from studs. Once
nuts are removed, rack can be lifted off fenders.
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2. If equipped, remove 12 screws holding rack over-
mold to rack and remove overmold.
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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all components
2. Inspect for damage: bends, cracks, deterioration and
broken components.
3. Inspect for any missing decals.
INSTALLING
1. Position rack studs on front and rear fenders and
secure under the frame with the nuts. Tighten to 20
ft-lb (27.1 N-m).
2. If equipped, position overmold on rack frame and
secure with 12 screws. Tighten to 36 in-lb (4 N-m).
Seat
1. To remove the seat, lift up on the latch release
(located at the rear of the seat); then raise the rear of
the seat and slide it rearward and off.
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2. To lock the seat into position, slide the front of the
seat into the seat retainers, line up seat latch and
latch pin and push down firmly on the rear of seat.
The seat should automatically lock into position.
Side and Rear Body Panels
REMOVING
NOTE: Seat must be removed before removing side
and rear body panels.
! WARNING
Make sure the seat is secure before mounting the ATV.
Severe personal injury may result if the seat is not
properly secured.
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