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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Guide
Use caution when you inflate the tires. Because of the low volume of the small tires, over inflation can occur in seconds.
Over inflation can cause the tire to separate from the wheel or cause a tire explosion.
See “Recommended Tire Pressures” on page 31 for recommended inflation pressures, but inflation pressure can be
adjusted according to the condition of the terrain.
For outdoor applications with primary use on areas with grass, consider the following:
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Slightly higher tire inflation pressure is suitable on hard turf
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A lower pressure decreases the risk of tires cutting into a soft turf
For hard surfaces or pavement, tire inflation pressure must be in the higher allowed range, but not more than recom-
mended on the tire sidewall.
All four tires
must have the same pressure for best control qualities. Always install the valve stem cap after you check or
inflate the tires.
The vehicle has low-pressure tubeless tires, installed on one-piece rims.
Use a tire plug to repair small holes in the tread part of the tire. For large holes and cuts, replace the tire.
Tire plug tools and plugs are available at automotive outlets. The tires do not have to be removed from the wheel to
install the tire plugs.
If the tire is flat, remove the wheel and inflate the tire to the recommended maximum pressure for the tire. Submerge the
tire in water to find the leak and mark with chalk. Install the tire plug according to manufacturers instructions.
Wheel Installation
To decrease the risk of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to more than 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm) torque.
Always follow the cross-sequence pattern when you install the
lug nuts to make sure the wheel is evenly seated against the
hub.
With the valve stem to the outside of the wheel, install the wheel
on the hub with lug nuts.
Tighten the lug nuts (1) with your fingers in the cross-sequence
pattern shown.
Tighten the lug nuts to 50 to 85 ft. lbs. (68 to 115 Nm) torque in
20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm) increments.
Continue to follow the cross-sequence pattern until the correct
torque is reached.
Valve Stem Cap
Cross Sequence
Tire style may vary
1
