Yamaha 2008 Raptor 250, Service Manual

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CHECKING THE TIRES
WARNING
This model is equipped with low pressure
tires. It is important that they be inflated
correctly and maintained at the proper
pressures.
• TIRE CHARACTERISTICS
1) Tire characteristics influence the han-
dling of ATVs. The tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor
Co., Ltd. for this model. If other tire com-
binations are used, they can adversely
affect your machine’s handling charac-
teristics and are therefore not recom-
mended.
• TIRE PRESSURE
1) Recommended tire pressure
Front 27.5 kPa (0.28 kg/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Rear 27.5 kPa (0.28 kg/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
2) Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fication could cause the tire to dislodge
from the rim under severe riding condi-
tions.
The following are minimums:
Front 24.5 kPa (0.25 kg
/
cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Rear 24.5 kPa (0.25 kg
/
cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
3) Use no more than
Front 250 kPa (2.6 kg
/
cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.6 kg
/
cm
2
, 36 psi)
when seating the tire beads. Higher
pressures may cause the tire to burst.
Inflate the tires slowly and carefully.
Fast inflation could cause the tire to
burst.
• MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
1) Vehicle load limits: 100 kg (220 lb)
*Total weight of the cargo, rider, and
accessories.
Be extra careful of the machine balance
and stability when towing a trailer.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP
AT20
×
7-10
KT201
Rear DUNLOP
AT19
×
10-9
KT205A
CHECKING THE TIRES