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Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Headlight Replacement (cont.)

9. Carefully unplug the socket from the lamp. Remove the panel

and set it aside.

10. Stand the panel containing the headlight assembly on end to

allow access to the back of the headlight assembly.

11. Remove bolt and disengage the wire bail holding the headlight

lamp in place and move it out of the way.

12. Grasp the base of the lamp and lift it out.

13. Reverse the previous steps to replace the lamp and reas-

semble the panels.

High Beam Headlight Adjustment

The headlight beam can be adjusted to any position desired by

turning the four screws at the outer corners of the lamp housing.

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface with the headlight approxi-

mately 25’ (7.6 m) from a wall.

2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the head-

light and make a mark on the wall at the same height.

3. Start the engine and turn the headlight switch to high beam.

4. Observe headlight aim. The most intense part of the headlight

beam should be aimed 2″ (5.1 cm) below the mark placed on

the wall in step 2. NOTE: Rider weight must be included on the

seat.

5. Adjust beam to desired position by turning screws on the hous-

ing.