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Service and Maintenance – cont’d
Tires
When replacing tires, it is recommended to use tires of the same size, speed rating, load range and
radial construction as originally installed on the vehicle. Use of any other tire specification may
seriously effect ride, handling, speedometer/odometer calibration, vehicle ground clearance, and
tire clearance to the body and chassis. Refer to sticker for tire size and proper inflation.
Tire Inflation
Maintain tire inflation of 32 psi – front; and 32 psi – rear. Check tire pressure each time you fill up
with fuel.
Tire Rotation
To equalize tire wear, tires may be rotated. If there is unusual wear on the tire tread do not rotate
until the cause of unusual or uneven tire wear is determined and corrected.
Front and rear tires perform different jobs and can wear differently depending on the type of the
vehicle and driving habits. To equalize wear and extend tire life, rotate tires every 10,000 miles or
320 hours.
Changing a Tire
WARNING:
1. Use the correct front and rear jacking points on the vehicle. Never use the bumpers or any other
part of vehicle for jack support.
2. Do not exceed the jack’s maximum permissible load, which is 1102 lbs (500 kg). The jack
provided is for emergency wheel and tire change only.
3. Never go beneath the vehicle while using the jack.
4. Do not stand or run the engine while the vehicle is jacked up.
5. Never attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public road or highway. Always move the
vehicle completely off the road and to the shoulder before trying to change a tire. If you cannot
find a firm, level place off of the road, call a service truck.
6. Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury.
7. When one rear wheel is lifted off the ground the transaxle in PARK position will not prevent the
vehicle from moving and possibly slipping off the jack. To prevent inadvertent vehicle movement
while changing a tire, always set the parking brake fully. Block the other two wheels at front and
rear.
Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
