2011 Polaris Cross Country Owners Manual - Page 78

Maintenance Tires Tire Pressure Riding warms the tires and increases tire air pressure. For an accurate reading, check tire pressure before riding. Adjust tire pressure as recommended for the total weight of your intended load (see table). WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation pressure to seat the bead. Tire or rim failure may result. Recommended Pressure Location Front Rear Size 130/70R18 63H Brand Dunlop Type Elite 3 Elite 3 Load Weight up to 200 lbs (91 kg) 36 psi (248 kPa) 38 psi (262 kPa) Load weight up to vehicle's maximum load capacity 38 psi (262 kPa) 40 psi (276 kPa) 180/60R16 M/C 80H Dunlop Spark Plugs Replace spark plugs at the intervals recommended in the periodic maintenance table beginning on page 55. Always replace spark plugs in pairs. Spark Plug Specifications Spark Plug Type Spark Plug Gap Spark Plug Torque NGK DCPR6E .031-.035 inch (0.8-0.9 mm) 10.8-14.5 ft-lbs (14.6-19.7 Nm) 031-.035 inch (0.8-0.9 mm) 1. Make sure the engine is at room temperature. 2. Pull upward on the spark plug boot (not the wire) to remove the boot. CAUTION! Wear eye and face protection when using pressurized air. 3. To prevent debris from entering the spark plug hole, use compressed air to clean the area around the plugs before removing them. Remove the spark plugs. Tool: 12 mm plug socket Tip: Both spark plugs should have the same light or medium tan color deposits. The electrodes should be square with sharp edges. 4. Reinstall the spark plugs or install new plugs. Apply anti-seize compound sparingly to the threads. 74