Wheel Removal - Front / Rear; Wheel Installation - Front / Rear; Tire Pressure; Tire Inspection - Polaris PREDATOR 50 2009 Manual

MAINTENANCE

Wheel Removal - Front / Rear

1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in gear and lock the
parking brake.
2. Loosen the wheel bolts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand
under the footrest frame.
4. Remove the wheel bolts and remove the wheel.

Wheel Installation - Front / Rear

1. With the transmission in gear and the parking brake
locked, place the wheel in the correct position on the wheel
hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward the outside and
rotation arrows on the tire point toward forward rotation.
2. Install the wheel bolts and finger tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Securely tighten the wheel bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Front Wheel
Front Wheel Bolts
22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel Bolts
22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect
vehicle handling and tire wear. Be sure to
properly torque and install all wheel nuts.
2.30
Front Spindle Nut
44 ft. lbs. (59 Nm)
Cotter Key
Rear Hub Nut
58 ft. lbs. (79 Nm)
Cotter Key
CAUTION

Tire Pressure

Tire Pressure Inspection (PSI - Cold)
MODEL
Sportsman 90
Outlaw 90
Predator 50

Tire Inspection

Operating an ATV with worn tires will increase
the possibility of the vehicle skidding and
possible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8" (.3 cm) or less.
Maintain proper tire pressure. Refer to the tire
pressure warning decal applied to the vehicle.
Improper tire inflation may affect
ATV maneuverability.
When replacing a tire always use original
equipment size and type.
The use of non-standard size or type tires may
affect ATV handling.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3 mm)
or less.
FRONT / REAR
3 psi / 3 psi (20.7 kPa)
3 psi / 3 psi (20.7 kPa)
2 psi / 2 psi (13.8 kPa)
WARNING
CAUTION
Tread
Depth 1/8" (3 mm)