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Tire/Wheel Condition
Check tire for damage and wear. Re-
place if necessary. Do not make a tire
rotation. The front and rear tires have
a different size. The tires are direction-
al and their rotation must be kept in a
specific direction for proper operation.
Wheel Removal
Loosen nuts then lift vehicle. Place a sup-
port under vehicle, as shown. Remove
nuts then remove wheel. At installation,
it is recommended to apply anti-seize lu-
bricant on threads. Gently tighten nuts in
a criss-cross sequence then apply a final
torque of 52.5 N•m (39 lbf•ft).
Wheel Bearing Condition
Push and pull the wheels from the up-
per edge to feel the play. See an autho-
rized Bombardier ATV dealer if there is
any play.
Brake
Front and Rear Brakes
The front and rear brakes are hydraulic
disc types. These brakes are self- ad-
justing and require no adjustment.
Check brake line fittings tightness be-
fore every ride.
Body/Frame
Engine Area
Check engine area for any damage and
leaks. Ensure all hose clamps are prop-
erly secured and no hose is cracked,
kinked or otherwise damaged. Inspect
muffler, battery and reservoir fastening
devices. Check electrical connections
for corrosion and tightness. Replace or
have damaged parts repaired.
Skid Plate
Check tightness of fasteners and con-
dition of plate for cracks or other dam-
age. Properly retighten fasteners as
necessary and have skid plate re-
placed if damaged.
Front Fender
Check tightness of fasteners and con-
dition of front fender for cracks or oth-
er damage. Properly retighten fasten-
ers as necessary and have front fender
replaced if damaged.
Fasteners
Check fastener condition and tight-
ness on the vehicle. Retighten as re-
quired.
Seat Latch
Remove seat and check latch mecha-
nism and pin for wear. See an autho-
rized Bombardier ATV dealer for parts
replacement if damaged.
Frame
Check frame for cracks or other dam-
age. See an authorized Bombardier
ATV dealer for replace or repair.
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection
Painted parts which are damaged
should be properly repainted to pre-
vent rust.
When required, wash the body with
hot water and soap (only use mild de-
tergent). Apply non-abrasive wax.
CAUTION:
Never clean plastic parts
with strong detergent, degreasing
agent, paint thinner, acetone, etc.
WARNING
Never remove the front fenders.
The important labels are applied
on the front fenders. Operating
without front fender, increases
your chances of severe injury in
the event of an accident.
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