2015 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC SE Owners Manual - Page 115

2015 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC SE Manual

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114 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 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 ∼ 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. Standard Tires Front 26 × 9.00R12 MAXXIS RADIAL Rear 26 × 9.00R12 MAXXIS RADIAL Free Play Inspection j the vehicle on level ground. • Park Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right. • There should be 0 ∼ 20 mm (0 ∼ 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. A. 0 ∼ 20 mm (0 ∼ 0.8 in.) Tire Air Pressure (when cold) Front 56 kPa (0.56 kgf/cm², 8 psi) Rear 84 kPa (0.84 kgf/cm², 12 psi)

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114
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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.
Standard Tires
Front
26 × 9.00R12 MAXXIS RADIAL
Rear
26 × 9.00R12 MAXXIS RADIAL
Tire Air Pressure (when cold)
Front
56 kPa (0.56 kgf/cm², 8 psi)
Rear
84 kPa (0.84 kgf/cm², 12 psi)