Polaris Sprotsman 700, Safety And Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Adjustments
Wheel Installation
1. With the transmission in
park 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 according to the chart found below:
The following items should be checked occasionally for tightness; or if
they have been loosened for maintenance service.
Wheel Nut Installation
The wheel nuts on your ATV have been installed with thread locker as
an extra measure to ensure retention. This feature is intended to last
until the wheel nuts are removed.
NOTE: Wheel nut removal will be
more difficult when thread locker has been used.
You have been supplied with replacement thread locker which you
must use whenever reinstalling wheel nuts. Place one drop on the lug
before installing and tightening to 30 ft. lbs.
NOTE: Always use
Polaris thread locker (PN 2870963) or equivalent when replacing
wheel nuts. Always check wheel nut tension before riding your ATV.
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
Bolt Size Specification
Front 3/8
″
30 Ft. Lbs.
Rear 3/8
″
30 Ft. Lbs.
NOTE: All nuts that have a cotter pin installed must be serviced
by an authorized Polaris Dealer.