2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual 9923412, Page 45Get this manual
MAINTENANCE Toe Alignment Adjustment
If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance between vehicle center and each wheelThis will tell you which tie rod needs adjustingNOTE: Be sure handlebars are straight ahead before determining which tie rod(s) need adjustment
Exhaust Pipe WARNING
Do not perform clean out immediately after the engine has been run, as the exhaust system becomes very hotSerious burns could result from contact with exhaust components To reduce fire hazard, make sure that there are no combustible materials in the area when purging the spark arrestor Wear eye protection
CAUTION
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that the following precautions be taken when tightening tie rod end jam nutsIf the rod end is positioned incorrectly it will not pivot, and may break
Hold Rod End