2004 650 Twin Arctic Cat ATV Service Manual, Page 20Get this manual
Steering Components The following steering components should be inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper operationAHandlebar grips not worn, broken, or looseBHandlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and complete full-left and full-right capabilityCSteering post bearing assemblybearing housing not broken, worn, or bindingDBall joints not worn, cracked, or damagedETie rods not bent or crackedFKnuckles not worn, cracked, or damagedGCotter pins not damaged or missing
NutsBoltsCap Screws
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screwsMake sure rivets holding components together are tightReplace all loose rivetsCare must be taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts, and cap screws are tightened to specificationsFor proper torque values, see Section 10
Ignition Timing
The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, verifying ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other componentsTo verify ignition timing, see Section 5