2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 124

2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 123 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. Tire Air Pressure (when cold) Recommended pressure Front Rear 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi) 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi) j 1. Low-pressure tire gauge As tire tread wears down, tires become more susceptible to puncture and failure. In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance 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. Tire Wear, Damage • When the tire groove decreases to 3 mm (0.12 in.) due to wear, replace the tire. Tire wear limit

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Operating this ATV with improper tires, or
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Use of improper tires on this ATV, or opera-
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may cause loss of control, increasing your
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Always use the size and type tires specified
in the Owner’s Manual for this vehicle.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this Owner’s Manual.
Tire Air Pressure (when cold)
Recommended pressure
Front
25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Rear
25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
1. Low-pressure tire gauge
Tire Wear, Damage
As tire tread wears down, tires become more sus-
ceptible to puncture and failure.
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
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.
Tire wear limit
When the tire groove decreases to 3 mm (0.12 in.)
due to wear, replace the tire.