Polaris 2001 50 SCRAMBLER, Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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WHEELS
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel bolts
and ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the wheel
bolts.
WHEEL, HUB, AND SPINDLE TORQUE TABLE
Item Specification
Front Wheel Bolts 22-29 Ft. Lbs. (30-40 Nm)
Rear Wheel Bolts 22-29 Ft. Lbs. (30-40 Nm)
Front Spindle Nut 42-45 Ft. Lbs. (58-62 Nm)
Rear Hub Retaining Nut 78-81 Ft. Lbs. (108-112 Nm)
WHEEL REMOVAL FRONT OR REAR
1. Stop the engine and lock the parking brake.
2. Loosen the wheel bolts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a
suitable stand under the footrest frame.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. With the transmission in gear and the parking brake
locked, place the wheel in the correct position on the
wheel hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward the
outside and rotation arrows on the tire point toward
forward rotation.
2. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Securely tighten the wheel nuts to the proper torque
listed in the table above.
CAUTION:
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect vehicle
handling and tire wear.
Flange Nuts:
Flat side against wheel