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10. Secure the shock absorber to the lower A-arm with a
cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
11. Secure the boot guard to the lower A-arm with the
two cap screws. Tighten securely.
12. Install the wheel and tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels)
or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
13. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Wheels and Tires
TIRE SIZE
The ATV is equipped with low-pressure tubeless tires of
the size and type listed in General Information. Do not
under any circumstances substitute tires of a different
type or size.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Front and rear tire inflation pressure should be as speci-
fied in General Information.
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
2. Remove the wheels.
NOTE: Keep left-side and right-side wheels sepa-
rated for installing them on their proper sides.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the wheels and hubs using a pressure washer.
2. Inspect each wheel for cracks, dents, or bends.
3. Inspect each tire for cuts, wear, missing lugs, and
leaks.
INSTALLING
Install each wheel on its hub. Tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel
wheels) or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels).
NOTE: Make sure each wheel is installed on its
proper hub as noted in removing (the “rotation
arrow” (if applicable) must indicate forward direction
of rotation).
AF612D
CHECKING/INFLATING
1. Using an air pressure gauge, measure the air pressure
in each tire. Adjust the air pressure as necessary to
meet the recommended inflation pressure.
2. Inspect the tires for damage, wear, or punctures.
NOTE: Be sure all tires are the specified size and
have identical tread pattern.
NOTE: If pulling is noted, measure the circumfer-
ence of the front and rear tires on the pulling side.
Compare the measurements with the tires on the
opposite side. If pulling is noted during braking only,
check and adjust the brakes as necessary and
recheck operation (see Periodic Maintenance).
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires when replacing tires.
Failure to do so could result in unstable ATV operation.
! WARNING
Do not mix tire tread patterns. Use the same pattern
type on front and rear. Failure to heed warning could
cause poor handling qualities of the ATV and could
cause excessive drive train damage not covered by war-
ranty.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
! WARNING
Do not operate the ATV if tire damage exists.
