Textron PROWLER 500 2018 - Gas Hoses; Protective Rubber Boots

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3. If thickness of either brake pad fric-
tion material is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer to have brake pads
replaced.
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4. Install the wheel and tighten the
wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to
a final torque of 45 ft-lb (steel
wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/
black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/chrome nuts).
Gas Hoses
Inspect the gas hoses. Damage from
aging may not always be visible.
Protective Rubber
Boots
The protective boots should be inspected
periodically according to the Mainte-
nance Schedule.
Ball Joint Boots (Upper
and Lower/Right and Left)
PK005A
1. Secure the vehicle on a support
stand to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four ball joint boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the ball joint for free-play by
grasping the steering knuckle and
turning it from side to side and up
and down.
5. If boot damage is present or ball
joint free-play seems excessive, con-
tact an authorized dealer for service.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner and
Outer/Right and Left)
1. Secure the vehicle on a support
stand to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the tie rod boots for cracks,
tears, or perforations.
4. Check the tie rod end free-play by
grasping the tie rod near the end and
attempting to move it up and down.
PK006A
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod
end free-play seems excessive, con-
tact an authorized dealer for service.
Drive Axle Boots
PK006B
1. Inspect all drive axle boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
2. If boot damage is present, contact an
authorized dealer for service.