Tire Inspection; Tire Pressure; Drive Chain Lubrication And Adjustment - Polaris RANGER RZR 170 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
4. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
5. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the wheel nuts and/or hub nut to the proper
torque specification listed in the torque table at the
beginning of this section.
7. If hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin after
the hub nut has been tightened.
Note
Tire Rotation
Wheel Nuts (4)
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect
vehicle handling and tire wear. On vehicles with
tapered rear wheel nuts, make sure tapered end
of nut seats properly into taper on wheel.

Tire Inspection

• Improper tire inflation
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.
Tire Tread Depth
2.26
Use a new
cotter pin
Hub Nut
Valve stem
facing outward
CAUTION
may affect
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Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3
mm) or less.
Operating a RANGER 170 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 tread depth
measures 1/8", (.3 cm) or less.

Tire Pressure

Refer to the warning tire pressure decal
vehicle
Tire Pressure Inspection (Cold)
3 psi (20.7 kPa)

Drive Chain Lubrication and Adjustment

Lubricate the drive chain with Polaris chain spray lube or
an approved chain lube at the interval specified in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart. Lubricate more often under
severe use, such as in dirty or wet conditions.
IMPORTANT: Washing the drive chain with a high
pressure washer or solvents can cause premature
wear and chain failure. Do not use a high pressure
washer or gasoline to clean the drive chain. Operating
the vehicle with improper rear drive chain deflection
can result in severe damage to the transmission and
Tread
Depth 1/8" (3 mm)
WARNING
CAUTION
Maintain proper tire pressure.
applied to the vehicle.
Front
3 psi (20.7 kPa)
Rear