Suzuki 2009 LT-A500XP, Service Manual

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2D-3 Wheels and Tires:
4) Separate the tire from the rim using a set of tire
levers and rim protectors.
CAUTION
!
When using the tire levers, do not scratch or
hit the sealing portion (hump) of the wheel or
it may cause air-leakage.
5) After removing the tire, inspect the wheel if
necessary.
Installation
1) Clean up the sealing portion of the rim.
2) Apply tire lubricant to the tire bead and the flange of
the rim.
CAUTION
!
Never apply grease, oil or gasoline to the tire
bead because they will deteriorate the tire.
CAUTION
!
The standard tire fitted on this vehicle is
AT25 x 8-12
œœ
for the front and AT25 x 10-
12
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for the rear. The use of tires other than
the standard may cause instability. It is highly
recommended to use the specified tire.
3) Mount the tire on the rim by hand as shown in the
figure.
4) When installing each tire, make sure the arrow “A”
on the tire points in the direction of rotation. Also,
make sure the outer side of the wheel rim is facing
outward.
5) Inflate the tire to seat the tire bead.
Maximum tire bead seat pressure
Front: 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
CAUTION
!
Place the tire under a protective tire cage or
similar protective covering device before
inflating the tire. To minimize the possibility
of tire damage when seating the tire bead,
never exceed the MAXIMUM TIRE BEAD
SEAT PRESSURE rating shown on the tire.
I831G1240006-01
I831G1240007-02
I831G1240008-01
I831G1240009-02
“A”
I831G1240010-01
I831G1240011-02