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MAINTENCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
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1. Measure:
• Tire pressure (cold tire pressure) out of
specification Adjust.
NOTE:
• The tire pressure gauge is included as①
standard equipment.
• If dust or the like is stuck to this gauge, it will
not provide the correct readings. Therefore,
take two measurements of the tire’s pressure
and use the second reading.
WARNING
:
Uneven or improper tire pressure may adversely
affect the handling of this vehicle and may
cause loss of control.
• Maintain proper tire pressures.
• Set tire pressures when the tires are cold.
• Tire pressures must be equal in both front
tires and equal in both rear tires.
2. Check:
• tire surfaces
Wear/damage○a
Replace.
Tire wear limit ○
a
Front and rear: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
WARNING
:
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When tire wear is out of specification, replace
the tire immediately.
MAINTENCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
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CHECKING THE WHEELS
1. Check:
• Wheels Damage/bends① Replace.
NOTE:
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
WARNING
:
• Never attempt even small repairs to the wheel.
• Ride conservatively after installing a tire to
allow it to seat itself properly on the rim.
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES
WARNING
:
A damaged cable sheath may cause corrosion
and interfere with the cable movement. An
unsafe condition may result so replace a
damaged cable as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• cable sheath Damage Replace.
•
cable operation Unsmooth operation
Lubricate
or replace.
NOTE:
Hold the cable end up and apply several drops
of lubricant to the cable.
2. Apply:
• lithium-soap-based grease (onto end of the cable)
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