2015 Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXT Owners Manual - Page 137

136 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ○Tires are an important part of the suspension of NOTE Except for California Model: California Model: 748 kg (1 650 lb) 590 kg (1 300 lb) j 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. ○Installation of non-standard tires, or use of different tires on one axle, can change or impair the handling of the vehicle. ○Installation 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. Use a tire pressure gauge to accurately set tire pressure. WARNING 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. Maximum Tire Air Pressure for Seating Beads Front and Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi) 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. Tire Wear, Damage • 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 vehicle load as follows.