2012 Polaris Ranger 800 HD Owners Manual - Page 70

2012 Polaris Ranger 800 HD Manual

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MAINTENANCE Tires Wheel Removal 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. Apply the brakes. Engage the park brake. Stop the engine. Place the transmission in gear. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the frame. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel. Apply the brakes. Place the transmission in gear. Engage the park brake. Place the wheel in the correct position on the wheel hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward the outside and rotation arrows on the tire point toward forward rotation. Wheel Installation WARNING! Improperly installed wheels can adversely affect tire wear and vehicle handling, which can result in serious injury or death. Always ensure that all nuts are torqued to specification. Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. See your POLARIS dealer. 5. Attach the wheel nuts and washers and finger tighten. 6. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground. 7. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 65. Power Steering Unit If your model is equipped with power steering, frequently clean the areas around and on the power steering unit to allow proper cooling. Clean these areas thoroughly. Clean Often 66

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MAINTENANCE
Tires
Wheel Removal
1.
Apply the brakes. Engage the park brake.
2.
Stop the engine. Place the transmission in gear.
3.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
4.
Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the frame.
5.
Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel.
Wheel Installation
1.
Apply the brakes.
2.
Place the transmission in gear.
3.
Engage the park brake.
4.
Place the wheel in the correct position on the
wheel hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward
the outside and rotation arrows on the tire
point toward forward rotation.
WARNING!
Improperly installed wheels can
adversely affect tire wear and vehicle handling, which
can result in serious injury or death. Always ensure
that all nuts are torqued to specification. Do not
service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. See
your POLARIS dealer.
5.
Attach the wheel nuts and washers and finger tighten.
6.
Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
7.
Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 65.
Power Steering Unit
If your model is equipped with power steering, fre-
quently clean the areas around and on the power steer-
ing unit to allow proper cooling. Clean these areas
thoroughly.
Clean Often