Polaris 2014 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 110)

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MAINTENANCE
Tires
Operating your vehicle with worn tires, improperly inflated tires, non-standard tires or improperly
installed tires will affect vehicle handling and could cause an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Always follow all tire maintenance procedures as outlined in this manual and on the labels on
the vehicle. Always use original equipment size and type when replacing tires.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8”
(3 mm) or less.
Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
Inspect the following items occasionally for tightness,
and if they've been loosened for maintenance service.
Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
Wheel Removal
1. Apply the brakes. Move the gear selector lever to PARK.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
4. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the frame.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the
wheel.
Wheel Installation
1. Apply the brakes.
2. Move the gear selector lever to PARK.
3. 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.
4. Attach the wheel nuts and washers and finger tighten.
5. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the wheel nuts to specification.
Fastener Location Nut Torque
Wheel Nut Front and Rear 60 ft-lbs (81 Nm)
Spindle Nut Front 75 ft-lbs (102 Nm)
Hub Retaining Nuts Rear 110 ft-lbs (150 Nm)
WARNING
1/8”
(3 mm)