Wheels - Cannondale ATV Owner's Manual

WHEELS

WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Damaged cotter pins (or re-using cotter pins)
(2) Riding on damaged wheel rims
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) A damaged cotter pin can become dislodged
allowing the hub nut and wheel to come off
suddenly causing you to lose control.
(2) Damaged rims will allow air pressure to escape
resulting in improper tire pressure.
In either case above, you could be seriously
injured or killed in the resulting accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Inspect the condition of the cotter pins
regularly and replace is damage is detected. Never
re-use a cotter pin.
(2) Inspect the condition of the wheel rims before
every ride. If you
scratches, gouging, or other damage, have the
rims replaced with new ones.
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Wheel inspection
1. Check the wheel rims for damage.
2. To check the condition of the front wheel bearings, raise
the front of the vehicle so that no weight is on the front
wheels.
3. Move the top of the wheel back and forth. If excessive
lateral freeplay is detected, don't ride the vehicle.
Excessive freeplay could be caused by worn or
damaged A-arm bushings, damaged or worn wheel
bearings, incorrectly adjusted or loose tie rod ends, or
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