Tires; Wheels - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

3. Shift the range lever to the neutral
position; then start the engine.
4. Increase and decrease engine RPM
several times to "blow out" any
water; then stop the engine.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten
securely.
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NOTE: The V-belt and pulleys
should be inspected every 500 miles
and the belt replaced (if necessary).

Tires

! WARNING
Always use the size and type of tires
as specified. Refer to the appropriate
Specifications Chart for proper tire
inflation pressure, and always main-
tain proper tire inflation pressure.
Tire Tread Condition
The use of worn-out tires on an ATV is
very dangerous. A tire is considered to be
worn out when the depth of the tread is
less than 3 mm (1/8 in.). Be sure to
replace the tires before reaching this min-
imum specification.
! WARNING
The use of worn-out tires can be dan-
gerous and can increase the risk of
an accident.
Tire Replacement
The ATV has low-pressure tubeless tires.
Air is sealed by the contact surfaces of
the inner wheel rim and the tire bead. If
either the inner wheel rim or tire bead is
damaged, air may leak. Be extremely
careful not to damage these areas when
replacing tires.
It is very important to use the proper
tools when repairing or replacing tires to
prevent damage to the tire bead or wheel
rims. If proper tools and related items are
not available, have this maintenance per-
formed by an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer or a qualified tire repair station.
CAUTION
When breaking the tire bead loose
from the wheel, be extremely careful
not to damage the inner wheel sur-
face or the tire bead.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires
when replacing tires. Failure to do so
could result in unstable ATV operation.
Tubeless Tire Repair
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to a
puncture, the tire may be repaired using a
plug-type repair. If the damage is from a
cut or if the puncture cannot be repaired
using a plug, the tire must be replaced.
When operating the ATV in areas where
transportation or service facilities are not
readily available, it is strongly recom-
mended to carry a plug-type repair kit
and a tire pump along.

Wheels

1. Park the ATV on level ground and
engage the brake lever lock.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to
be removed.
3. Elevate the ATV.
4. Remove the lug nuts.
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5. Remove the wheel.
6. Install the wheel and install the lug
nuts.
7. Tighten the nuts in a crisscross pat-
tern in 20 ft-lb increments to 40 ft-lb
(steel wheels) or 80 ft-lb (aluminum
wheels).
8. Remove the jack.
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