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CHECKING/INFLATING
1. Using an air pressure gauge, measure the air pressure
in each tire. Adjust the air pressure as necessary to
meet the recommended inflation pressure.
2. Inspect the tires for damage, wear, or punctures.
NOTE: If repair is needed, follow the instructions
found on the tire repair kit or remove the wheel and
have it repaired professionally.
NOTE: Be sure all tires are the specified size and
have identical tread pattern.
3. Check the front wheel toe-in and toe-out and adjust
as necessary (see Steering/Frame/Controls section -
Measuring/Adjusting Toe-Out).
4. Test drive the ATV on a dry, level surface and note
any pulling to the left or right during acceleration,
deceleration, and braking.
NOTE: If pulling is noted, measure the circumfer-
ence of the front and rear tires on the pulling side.
Compare the measurements with the tires on the
opposite side. If pulling is noted during braking only,
check and adjust the brakes as necessary and
recheck operation (see Periodic Maintenance sec-
tion).
5. Increase the air pressure in the tires with the smallest
circumference measurement until all tires are equal
in circumference.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 as necessary to ensure proper han-
dling.
Troubleshooting
! WARNING
Do not operate the ATV if tire damage exists.
Problem: Suspension too soft
Condition
Remedy
1.
Spring(s)
weak
2.
Shock absorber
damaged
3.
Shock absorber preload
too low
1. Replace spring(s)
2. Replace shock absorber
3. Adjust shock absorber preload
Problem: Suspension too stiff
Condition
Remedy
1.
A-arm-related bushings
worn
2.
Shock absorber preload
too high
1. Replace bushing
2. Adjust shock absorber preload
Problem: Suspension noisy
Condition
Remedy
1.
Cap screws (suspension system)
loose
2.
A-arm-related bushings
worn
1. Tighten cap screws
2. Replace bushings
Problem: Rear wheel oscillation
Condition
Remedy
1.
Rear wheel hub bearings
worn - loose
2.
Tires
defective - incorrect
3.
Wheel rim
distorted
4.
Wheel hub cap screws
loose
5.
Auxiliary brake
adjusted incorrectly
6.
Rear suspension arm-related bushing
worn
7.
Rear shock absorber
damaged
8.
Rear suspension arm nut
loose
1. Replace bearings
2. Replace tires
3. Replace rim
4. Tighten cap screws
5. Adjust brake
6. Replace bushing
7. Replace shock absorber
8. Tighten nut