2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 Owners Manual - Page 105

2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Tires WARNING Operating your ATV 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 original equipment size and type when replacing tires. Refer to the specifications section beginning on page 138 for recommended tire type, size and pressure. Tire Tread Depth Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3 mm) or less. 1/8" (3 mm) Front Wheel Hub Tightening Front wheel bearing tightness and spindle nut retention are critical component operations. All service must be performed by your authorized POLARIS dealer. Wheel Removal 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the engine. Place the transmission in PARK. Lock the parking brake. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. WARNING! Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. See your POLARIS dealer. 5. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the footrest frame. 6. Remove the wheel nuts. 7. Remove the wheel. 103

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MAINTENANCE
Tires
Operating your ATV 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 original equipment size and type when replacing tires.
Refer to the specifications section beginning on page 138 for
recommended tire type, size and pressure.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires
when tread depth is
worn to 1/8” (3 mm)
or less.
Front Wheel Hub Tightening
Front wheel bearing tightness and spindle nut retention are critical
component operations. All service must be performed by your
authorized POLARIS dealer.
Wheel Removal
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Place the transmission in PARK.
3.
Lock the parking brake.
4.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
WARNING!
Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. See your
POLARIS dealer.
5.
Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the
footrest frame.
6.
Remove the wheel nuts.
7.
Remove the wheel.
WARNING
1/8” (3 mm)