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Tubeless Tire Repair
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a
puncture, the tire may be repaired using a
plug-type repair. If the damage is from a
cut or if the puncture cannot be repaired
using a plug, the tire must be replaced.
When operating the ATV in areas where
transportation or service facilities are not
readily available, it is strongly recom-
mended to carry a plug-type repair kit
and a tire pump along.
Wheels
1. Park the ATV on level ground and
engage the brake lever lock.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to
be removed.
3. Elevate the ATV.
4. Remove the lug nuts.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Install the wheel and install the lug
nuts.
7. Tighten the wheel nuts using a
crisscross pattern in 20 ft-lb (27.2
N-m) increments to a final torque
of 40 ft-lb (54.4 N-m) (steel wheel),
60 ft-lb (81.6 N-m) (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb
(108.8 N-m) (aluminum wheel w/
chrome nuts).
8. Remove the jack.
Muffler/Spark Arrester
The muffler has a spark arrester which
must be periodically cleaned. At the
intervals shown in the Maintenance
Schedule, clean the spark arrester using
the following procedure.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the
spark arrester assembly to the muffler.
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2. Using a suitable brush, clean the car-
bon deposits from the screen taking
care not to damage the screen.
NOTE: If the screen or gasket is
damaged in any way, it must be
replaced.
3. Install the spark arrester assembly and
secure with the cap screws. Tighten
cap screws to 48 in.-lb (5 N-m).
Light Bulb Replacement
To replace the headlight bulb, use the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Rotate the back of the headlight bulb
counterclockwise, disconnect the wir-
ing harness, and discard the bulb.
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2. Connect the new headlight bulb to the
wiring harness and insert into head-
light assembly. Turn clockwise to
secure the bulb.
To replace the taillight, use the following
procedure:
NOTE: The taillight is a non-ser-
viceable component; it must be
replaced as an assembly.
1. Disconnect the wiring harness and
remove the three screws securing the
heat shield (left rear only) and tail-
light; then discard the taillight.
! WARNING
Use only approved tires when replac-
ing tires. Failure to do so could result
in unstable vehicle operation.
! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid
burns.
