Polaris SPORTSMAN 400 2003, Service Manual, Page: 50 / 274

MAINTENANCE
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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
goes into taper on 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
S Improper tire inflation may affect ATV
maneuverability.
S When replacing a tire always use
original equipment size and type.
S 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
(3 mm) or less.
Tread
Depth 1/8
I (3 mm)
WARNING
Operating an ATV with worn tires will in-
crease the possibility of the vehicle skid-
ding 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.
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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