MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
NOTICE
Always use the recom-
mended wheel nuts for the type of
wheel. Using a different nut could
cause damages to the rim or studs.
Tire Pressure
WARNING
Tire pressure greatly affects vehi-
cle handling and stability. Insuf-
ficient pressure may cause tire to
deflate and rotate on wheel. Over-
pressure may burst the tire. Al-
ways follow recommended pres-
sure. NEVER set tire pressure be-
low minimum. It could cause the
tire to dislodge from the rim.
Check pressure when tires are cold
before using the vehicle. Tire pres-
sure changes with temperature and
altitude. Recheck pressure if one of
these conditions has changed.
For your convenience, a pressure
gauge is supplied in tool kit.
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114
TIRE PRESSURE
MIN.
MAX.
(Use when
total load
is greater
than 180 kg
(400 lb))
NOTE: Although the tires are specif-
ically designed for off-road use, a flat
may still occur. Therefore, it is rec-
ommended to carry a tire pump and a
repair kit.
Tire Inspection
Check tire for damage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
WARNING
Do not rotate tires. The front and
rear tires have a different size. The
left and right tires have different
unidirectional tread patterns.
Tire Replacement
Tires replacement should be per-
formed by an authorized Can-Am
dealer.
WARNING
– Replace tires only with the same
type and size as original tires.
– For unidirectional tread pat-
tern, ensure that the tires are
installed in the correct direction
of rotation.
– Tires should be replaced, by an
experienced person, in accor-
dance with tire industry stan-
dards and tools.
FRONT
REAR
69 kPa
83 kPa
(10 PSI)
(12 PSI)
83 kPa
152 kPa
(12 PSI)
(22 PSI)