Wheel Installation; Tire Inspection; Tire Pressure - Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

WHEEL INSTALLATION

1. With the transmission in gear and wheels chocked,
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.
2. Attach the washers (if applicable) and wheel nuts
and finger tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Steel: 27 ft-lbs
(37 Nm)
Aluminum: 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) + 1/4 Turn
CAUTION
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect vehicle
handling and tire wear. On vehicles with tapered wheel
nuts, make sure the tapered end of the nut goes into
the taper on wheel.

TIRE INSPECTION

• Improper tire inflation may affect vehicle
maneuverability.
• When replacing a tire always use original equipment
size and type.
• The use of non-standard size or type tires may affect
vehicle handling.
MEASUREMENT
Tire Lug Service Limit:
Replace if 1/8" (3 mm) or less.
WARNING
Operating with worn tires will increase the possibility of
the vehicle skidding easily with possible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident. Always replace tires
when the usable tread depth has worn out.
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TIRE PRESSURE

CAUTION
Maintain proper tire pressure.
Refer to the warning tire pressure decal applied to the
vehicle.
TIRE PRESSURE INSPECTION (PSI - COLD)
500 570 EFI
10 PSI Front 10 PSI Front
10 PSI Rear 12 PSI Rear
9928485 R01 - 2017-2018 RANGER 500 / 570 Service Manual
570 EFI CREW
14 PSI Front
16 PSI Rear
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