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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Adjustments
Wheel Removal
1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in gear and lock the
parking brake.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the
footrest frame.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
Wheel Installation
1. Place the transmission in gear and
lock the parking brake.
2. Apply a small amount of red
Loctitet (provided with your
ATV) to the studs if the nuts are
regular nuts. Do not apply
Loctitet if the nuts have an
attached washer.
3. place the wheel in the correct position on
the wheel hub. Be sure the valve stem is
toward the outside and t he rotation arrows on the tire point toward
forward rotation.
4. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them. Make sure the
tapered side of t he rear wheel nut fits into the taper on the wheel
(1).
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Securely tighten the wheel nuts to the following torque:
Torque center and rear wheel nuts to 50 ft. lbs. (6.9 kg/m).
Torque front wheel nuts to 20 ft. lbs. (2.1 kg/m).
Improper wheel installation could adversely affect vehicle
handling and tire wear and result in serious injury or death.
Make sure the tapered side of the rear wheel nut fits into the
taper on the wheel.
Do not service wheel nuts that have a cotter pin installed. See
your Polaris dealer.
WARNING
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