Steering Wheel; Spring Adjustment; Tires; Tire Tread Depth - Bad Boy Stampede 4x4 Owner's Manual

STEERING WHEEL

Perform scheduled maintenance on the steering system at the intervals
indicated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 46.
Inspect the steering operation before each use using the following pro-
cedure:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Lightly turn the steering wheel to the left and then to the right.
3. There should be ~1 inch (25 mm) of free play.
4. If there is excessive play, unusual noises, or the steering feels
rough or catchy, have the steering system inspected by your BAD
BOY OFF ROAD dealer.

SPRING ADJUSTMENT

Tools
• shock adjustment tool
The spring pre-load adjuster can be adjusted in the front and rear shock absorber
springs to suit your needs and preference.
To adjust, rotate the adjustment cam:
• to the right to increase spring pre-load
• to the left to decrease spring pre-load

TIRES

Follow the tire maintenance procedures as instructed in this manual and on the labels on the vehicle.
Always use approved size and type of replacement tires. See SPECIFICATIONS CHART on page 69.
Worn, improperly inflated, improper sized, or incorrectly installed tires will affect vehicle
handling and could cause an accident resulting in severe injury or death.
To decrease the risk of tire explosion, do not exceed the tire inflation rating on the tire
sidewall. Make sure the tires are properly inflated at all times of operation. See Tire Pres-
sure on page 14.
Inflate all tires to the same pressure. Operating with unequal or incorrect pressure can
adversely affect steering and handling and could cause an accident resulting in severe
injury or death.

Tire Tread Depth

Replace the tires when the tread depth is worn to 3.5 mm or less.
M
AINTENANCE
~1 inch
(25 mm)
Not less than 3.5 mm
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