2004 Polaris Sportsman 600/700 Service Manual, Page 42Get this manual
WHEEL ALIGNMENT METHOD 1: STRAIGHTEDGE OR STRING
Be sure to keep handlebars centeredSee notes
WHEEL ALIGNMENT METHOD 2: CHALK
1Place machine on smooth level surface2Set handlebars in straight ahead position and secure handlebars in this positionNOTE: The steering arm "frog" can be used as an indicator of whether the handlebars are straightThe frog should always point straight back from the steering post
belowNOTE: String should just touch side sur
face of rear tire on each side of machine4
Place chalk mark on the center line of the front tires approximately 10' (25.4 cm) from the floor or as close to the hubaxle center line as possibleNOTE: It is important that the height of both marks be equally positioned in order to get an accurate measurementMeasure the distance between the marks and record the measurementCall th is measurement