2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 130
2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 129 WARNING HAZARD Unequal tire pressure. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause difficult and unpredictable steering resulting in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Inflate the tires to the correct air pressure. accordance with the Periodic Maintenance • In Chart, measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and replace any tire that has worn down to the minimum allowable tread depth. WARNING HAZARD Operating this ATV with improper tires, or with improper tire pressure. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Use of improper tires on this ATV, or operation of this ATV with improper tire pressure, may cause loss of control, increasing your risk of an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always use the size and type tires specified in the Owner's Manual for this vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this Owner's Manual. A. Tire Depth Gauge j Minimum Tread Depth Front Tire 3 mm (0.12 in.) Rear Tire 3 mm (0.12 in.) Tightening Torque Wheel Nut 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 ft·lb) inspect the tire for cracks and cuts, replac• Visually ing the tire in case of bad damage. Swelling or high spots indicate internal damage, requiring tire replacement. Tire Wear, Damage As tire tread wears down, tires become more susceptible to puncture and failure.