Polaris Sportsman 6x6 - Manual (Page 97)

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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.
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.
Wheel Installation
1. Place the transmission in gear and
lock the parking brake.
2. Place the wheel in the correct
position on the wheel hub. Be
sure the valve stem is toward the
outside and the rotation arrows on
the tire point toward forward
rotation.
3. Attach the wheel nuts and finger
tighten them. Make sure the
tapered side of the rear wheel nut fits into the taper on the wheel (1).
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque all wheel nuts to specification. See page 96.
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