Maintenance, Tires – Polaris 2014 Ranger 400 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Tires

Wheel Removal

1. Apply the brakes.

2. Place the transmission in PARK.

3. Stop the engine.

4. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

5. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the frame.

6. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel.

Wheel Installation

1. Place the transmission in PARK.

2. 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.

WARNING! Improperly installed wheels can
adversely affect tire wear and vehicle handling,
which can result in serious injury or death.
Always ensure that all nuts are torqued to
specification. Do not service axle nuts that have a
cotter pin installed. See your POLARIS dealer.

3. Attach the wheel nuts and washers and

finger tighten.

4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the

ground.

5. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 73.

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