Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 500 - Manual (Page 92)

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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.
• Maintain proper tire pressure as described on the label on your vehicle and in
the specifications section of the owner's manual.
• Use only original equipment size and type when replacing tires.
• Make sure the wheels are installed properly.
• Replace tires when the tread depth measures 3 mm or less.
Refer to the specifications section beginning on page 120 for recom-
mended tire type, size and pressure.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires
when tread depth is
worn to 3 mm or less.
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
Front wheel bearing tightness and spindle nut retention are critical com-
ponent operations. All service must be performed by your authorized
POLARIS dealer.
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
Check the wheel nut torques occasionally and when they've been loos-
ened for maintenance service.
Nut Type Nut Torque
Lug Nut (Aluminum Wheels) 41 N-m
PLUS 1/4 TURN
2-Piece Flange Nut
(Steel Wheels)
37 N-m
WARNING
3 mm