2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Owners Manual - Page 111

2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 109 Steering Wheel In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, check the steering wheel for the specified free play and smooth operation. Wheels Rims The rims are a drop-center, tubeless tire design. Take care not to damage the sealing surfaces of the tire or rim when removing or installing tires. Note that the rims, like automotive rims, are not symmetrical. All wheels must be installed so that the valve stems are on the outside of the vehicle. Wheel Nuts Check for wheel nut tightness in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Tightening Torque: 29 a 39 N·m (3.0 a 4.0 kgf·m, 21 a 29 ft·lb) Free Play Inspection the vehicle on level ground. • Park turn the steering wheel left and right. • Lightly There should be 0 a 20 mm (0 a 0.8 in.) of free • play. there is excessive free play or strange noises, • If or the steering feels rough or "catchy," have the steering system checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. j Tires The front and rear tires are knobby tubeless tires. When replacing tires, check the valve stems and cores for damage. Take care not to damage the tire sealing surfaces of the rims. A. 0 a 20 mm (0 a 0.8 in.)

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
109
j
Steering Wheel
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart, check the steering wheel for the specified
free play and smooth operation.
Free Play Inspection
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right.
There should be 0
°
20 mm (0
°
0.8 in.) of free
play.
If there is excessive free play or strange noises,
or
the
steering
feels
rough
or
“catchy,”
have
the steering system checked by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. 0
°
20 mm (0
°
0.8 in.)
Wheels
Rims
The rims are a drop-center, tubeless tire design.
Take care not to damage the sealing surfaces of the
tire or rim when removing or installing tires. Note that
the rims, like automotive rims, are not symmetrical.
All wheels must be installed so that the valve stems
are on the outside of the vehicle.
Wheel Nuts
Check for wheel nut tightness in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Tightening Torque:
29
°
39 N·m (3.0
°
4.0
kgf·m, 21
°
29 ft·lb)
Tires
The front and rear tires are knobby tubeless tires.
When replacing tires, check the valve stems and
cores for damage. Take care not to damage the tire
sealing surfaces of the rims.