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Tires
Tire Tread Condition
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The use of worn-out tires on this vehicle
is very dangerous. A tire is considered to
be worn out when the depth of the tread
is less than 3 mm (1/8 in.). Be sure to
replace the tires before reaching this min-
imum specification.
Tire Replacement
This vehicle has low-pressure tubeless
tires. Air is sealed by the contact surfaces
of the inner wheel rim and the tire bead.
If either the inner wheel rim or tire bead
is damaged, air may leak. Be extremely
careful not to damage these areas when
replacing tires.
It is very important to use the proper
tools when repairing or replacing tires to
prevent damage to the tire bead or wheel
rims. If proper tools and related items are
not available, have this maintenance per-
formed by an authorized dealer or a qual-
ified tire repair station.
Tubeless Tire Repair
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a
puncture, the tire may be repaired
using a plug-type repair. If the dam-
age is from a cut or if the puncture
cannot be repaired using a plug, the
tire must be replaced. When operat-
ing the vehicle in areas where trans-
portation or service facilities are not
readily available, it is strongly rec-
ommended to carry a plug-type
repair kit and a tire pump along.
Wheels
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and
engage the differential lock.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to
be removed.
3. Elevate the vehicle.
4. Remove the lug nuts.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Install the wheel and install the lug
nuts.
7. 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).
8. Remove the jack.
Muffler/Spark Arrester
The muffler has a spark arrester which
must be periodically cleaned. At the
intervals shown in the Maintenance
Schedule, clean the spark arrester using
the following procedure.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the
spark arrester assembly to the muffler.
! WARNING
Always use the size and type of tires
as specified. Refer to the specifica-
tions chart for proper tire inflation
pressure, and always maintain proper
tire inflation pressure.
! WARNING
The use of worn-out tires is danger-
ous and can increase the risk of an
accident.
CAUTION
When breaking the tire bead loose
from the wheel, be extremely careful
not to damage the inner wheel sur-
face or the tire bead.
! WARNING
Use only approved tires when replac-
ing tires. Failure to do so could result
in unstable operation.
! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid
burns.
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