9928487 R01 - 2018 RANGER XP 1000 Service Manual
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HEADLIGHT SERVICE
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The headlight beams are adjustable.
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface with the headlight approximately 25 ft. (7.6 m)
e
from a wall.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
q
Measure Distance = 7.5 in (19.0 cm)
w
Measure Distance = 25 ft (7.6 m)
e
Headlight Center of Bulb
2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the headlight and make a mark on the wall at the same height.
3. With the machine in PARK, start the engine and turn the headlight switch to the LOW position.
4. The most intense part of the LOW beam headlight beam should be aimed 2 in. (5 cm)
q
below the mark placed on
the wall.
NOTE
Rider weight must be included in the seat while performing this procedure.
5. Adjust the beam to the desired position by loosening or tightening the adjustment screws and moving the lamp to
the appropriate height.
6. Adjust the beam to desired position. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other headlight.
WARNING
Due to the nature of light utility vehicles and where they are operated, headlight lenses become dirty. Frequently
washing is necessary to maintain lighting quality. Riding with poor lighting can result in severe injury or death.