2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Owners Manual - Page 112

110 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Standard Tires Front AT26X9R12 MAXXIS RADIAL Rear AT26X9R12 MAXXIS RADIAL Payload and Tire Pressure Failure to maintain proper inflation pressures or observe payload limits for your tires can change or impair handling and performance of the vehicle. The maximum recommended load carrying capacity is 420 kg (924 lb). Use a tire pressure gauge to accurately set tire pressure. Tire Air Pressure (when cold) Front 56 kPa (0.57 kgf/cm², 8 psi) Rear 84 kPa (0.86 kgf/cm², 12 psi) j WARNING NOTE żTires are an important part of the suspension of the vehicle. Tire construction characteristics and tire inflation pressure can greatly influence vehicle handling. Kawasaki recommends that you always replace tires with standard replacement tires as shown above. It is also very important to have tires of the same type and size on all axles, and at the same inflation pressure, on each axle. żInstallation of non-standard tires, or use of different tires on one axle, can change or impair the handling of the vehicle. żInstallation of tubeless tires on rims requires compressed air and is normally recommended as a dealer service operation. Nevertheless, a tube can be inserted into the tire by the operator as an emergency repair. Operating with unequally or improperly pressurized tires can adversely affect steering or handling. Inflate both front tires to the same pressure and both rear tires to the same pressure. Tire Wear, Damage As tire tread wears down, tires become more susceptible to puncture and failure. In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and replace any tire that has worn down to the minimum allowable tread depth. • Maximum Tire Air Pressure for Seating Beads Front and Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)