2014 Polaris Ranger EV Owners Manual - Page 60

MAINTENANCE Tires WARNING Operating your vehicle with worn tires, improperly inflated tires, non-standard tires or improperly installed tires will affect vehicle handling and could cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Always follow all tire maintenance procedures as outlined in this manual and on the labels on the vehicle. Always use POLARIS-approved size and type of tires for this vehicle when replacing tires. Tire Tread Depth Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3 mm) or less. 1/8" (3 mm) Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications Inspect the following items occasionally for tightness, and if they've been loosened for maintenance service. Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut. Nut Type Lug Nut (Aluminum Wheels) Location Front and Rear Nut Torque 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm) PLUS 1/4 TURN (90 degrees) 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm) 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) 110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm) Nut and Washer (Steel Wheels) Spindle Nut Hub Retaining Nuts Front and Rear Front Center and Rear Wheel Removal 1. 2. 3. 4. Apply the brakes. Set the park brake. Turn the key off. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the frame. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel. Wheel Installation 1. Set the park brake. 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. 2. Attach the wheel nuts and washers and finger tighten. 3. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground. 4. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 58. 58