Maintenance, Tires – Polaris 2013 Ranger 800 Midsize 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 fin-

ger tighten.

4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.

5. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 61.

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