Polaris Sportsman 850 2021 Owner's Manual page 113

WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Lock the parking brake.
4. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. Your authorized dealer
5. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the foot rest
frame.
6. Remove the wheel nuts.
7. Remove the wheel.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Place the wheel on the hub with the valve stem toward the outside and
rotation arrows on the tire pointing toward forward rotation (if equipped).
4. Install the wheel nuts and finger-tighten them.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the wheel nuts to specification.
Loose nuts could cause a tire to come off during operation, which could result
in an accident or overturn. Always ensure that all nuts are torqued to
WHEEL NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Check the wheel nut torques occasionally and when they've been loosened for
service.
WHEEL TYPE
can assist.
specification.
All
WARNING
WARNING
NUT TORQUE
75 ft-lbs (102 Nm)
MAINTENANCE
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