Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners; Wheels/Tires; Steering Shaft Holder Bearing - Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the
screen mesh, being careful not to damage the
screen mesh.
The screen mesh must be free of breaks and holes.
Replace the spark arrester if necessary.
Install the spark arrester with a new gasket and
tighten the three bolts.
TORQUE: 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 Ibfft)
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
Check that all chassis nuts and bolts are tightened to
their correct torque values (page 1-13).
Check that all cotter pins, safety clips, hose clamps
and cable stays are in place and properly secured.
WHEELS/TIRES
Tire pressure
should be checked
when the tires are
cold.
Check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE (Front/Rear)
Standard: 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Minimum: 22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm
2
, 3.2 psi)
Maximum: 28 kPa (0.28 kgf/cm
2
,4.0 psi)
With cargo: 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (Front/Rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Raise the wheel off the ground and check the hub or
knuckle and axle bearings for excessive play or
abnormal noise.
STEERING SHAFT HOLDER BEARING
Make sure the Raise the front wheels off the ground and support
cables do not the vehicle securely.
interfere with the Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to
rotation of the side.
handlebar. If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has hori-
zontal or vertical movement, inspect the steering
shaft holder bushing and bearing (page 13-25).
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