Can-Am MAVERICK Sport MAX Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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TYPICAL
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Removal
Loosen wheel lug nuts. Then lift and
support vehicle.
Refer to LIFTING
AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE .
Remove wheel.
Wheel Installation
Inspect studs and nuts. Replace if
needed.
The tires are unidirectional and their ro-
tation must be kept in a specific direc-
tion for proper operation.
Tighten wheel lug nuts in accordance
with the following illustration.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Wheel lug nuts
100 N•m ± 10 N•m
(74 lbf•ft ± 7 lbf•ft)
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TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
NOTICE
Always use the recom-
mended wheel nuts for the type of
wheel. Using a different nut could
cause damages to the rim or studs.
Tire Pressure
WARNING
Tire pressure greatly affects vehi-
cle handling and stability. Insuf-
ficient pressure may cause tire to
deflate and rotate on wheel. Over-
pressure may burst the tire. Al-
ways follow recommended pres-
sure. NEVER set tire pressure be-
low minimum. It could cause the
tire to dislodge from the rim.
Check pressure when tires are cold
before using the vehicle. Tire pres-
sure changes with temperature and
altitude. Recheck pressure if one of
these conditions has changed.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for proper
tire pressure.
NOTE: Although the tires are specif-
ically designed for off-road use, a flat
may still occur. Therefore, it is rec-
ommended to carry a tire pump and a
repair kit.
Tire Inspection
Check tire for damage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
WARNING
Do not rotate tires. The front and
rear tires have a different size. The
left and right tires have different
unidirectional tread patterns.
Tire Replacement
Tires replacement should be per-
formed by an authorized Can-Am
dealer, a repair shop or person of your
choosing.
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