Wheel Installation; Tire Pressure; Tire Inspection - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

WHEEL INSTALLATION

1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK and the
parking brake is locked.
2. 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.
3. Install the wheel nuts and hand tighten to align the
center of the wheel holes with the center of the
tapered nuts.
NOTICE
It is possible to torque the wheel nut on a steel rim
without the nut being centered in the hole. Be sure to
center the wheel nuts before applying torque to prevent
wheel nuts from coming loose.
4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts and/or hub nut to specification.
TORQUE
Wheel Lug Nuts
120 ft-lbs (162 N·m)
WARNING
Improperly installed wheels could affect vehicle
handling and tire wear increasing the risk of severe
injury or death.

TIRE PRESSURE

TIRE PRESSURE INSPECTION (PSI - COLD)
FRONT REAR
10 psi (69 kPa) 10 psi (69 kPa)
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TIRE INSPECTION

• Improper tire inflation may affect vehicle
maneuverability.
• When replacing a tire always use original equipment
size and type.
• The use of non-standard size or type tires may affect
vehicle handling.
MEASUREMENT
Tread Depth Service Limit:
Replace if 1/8" (3 mm) or less.
WARNING
Operating with worn tires will increase the possibility of
the vehicle skidding easily with possible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident. Always replace tires
when the usable tread depth has worn out.
MAINTENANCE
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