Polaris PREDATOR 2003, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.27
Improperly installed wheels could affect vehicle
handling and tire wear. On vehicles with tapered rear
wheel nuts, make sure tapered end of nut goes into
taper on wheel.
Flange Nuts:
Flat side against wheel
TIRE PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Maintain proper tire pressure. Refer to the warning
tire pressure decal applied to the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Inspection (PSI - Cold)
Front Rear
5 5
TIRE INSPECTION
G
Improper tire inflation may affect ATV
maneuverability.
G
When replacing a tire always use
original equipment size and type.
G
The use of non-standard size or type
tires may affect ATV handling.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to
1/8
s
(3 mm) or less.
Operating your ATV with worn tires, improperly
inflated tires, non-standard tires or improperly
installed tires will affect vehicle handling and could
cause an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
Maintain proper tire pressure as described on the
ATV decal and in the owner’s manual.
Always use original equipment size and type when
replacing tires.
Make sure the wheels are installed properly.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8
s
(.3 cm) or less.
WARNING
1/8
I
(.3 cm)
FRAME, NUTS, BOLTS,
FASTENERS
Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in
accordance with the maintenance schedule. Check
that all cotter pins are in place. Refer to specific
fastener torques listed in each chapter.
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