Polaris R09VA17AA, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
5. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the wheel nuts and/or hub nut to the proper torque
specification listed in the torque table at the beginning of
this section.
7. If hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin after the
hub nut has been tightened.
Tire Inspection
• Improper tire inflation may affect vehicle
maneuverability.
• When replacing a tire always use original equipment
size and type.
• The use of non-standard size or type tires may affect
vehicle handling.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3 mm) or
less.
Tire Pressure
Drive Chain Lubrication and Adjustment
Lubricate the drive chain with Polaris chain spray lube or an
approved chain lube at the interval specified in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. Lubricate more often under severe use, such
as in dirty or wet conditions.
IMPORTANT: Washing the drive chain with a high
pressure washer or solvents can cause premature
wear and chain failure. Do not use a high pressure
washer or gasoline to clean the drive chain. Operating
the vehicle with improper rear drive chain deflection
can result in severe damage to the transmission and
drive components. Always make sure the chain
adjusted within the stated specifications.
1. Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle
slightly forward to gain slack at the top side of the chain.
2. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support securely under the
mainframe. Allow the swing arm to hang at full shock
extension without touching the ground. This establishes the
tightest chain position.
CAUTION
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect
vehicle handling and tire wear. On vehicles with
tapered rear wheel nuts, make sure tapered end
of nut seats properly into taper on wheel.
Wheel Nuts (4)
Hub Nut
Use a new
cotter pin
Note
Tire Rotation
Valve stem
facing outward
Tread
Depth 1/8" (3 mm)
WARNING
Operating a RANGER 170 with worn tires will
increase the possibility of the vehicle skidding
easily with possible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8", (.3 cm) or less.
CAUTION
Maintain proper tire pressure.
Refer to the warning tire pressure decal
applied to the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Inspection (Cold)
Front Rear
3 psi (20.7 kPa) 3 psi (20.7 kPa)
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