Can-Am 2009 Outlander 500 Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESNOTICE Always use the recom-mended wheel nuts (P/N 250 100082). Using a different nut couldcause damages to the rim.TiresWARNINGWhen the tires are replaced, nev-er install a bias tire with a radialtire. Such a combination couldcreate handling and/or stabilityproblems.Do not mix tires of different sizeand/or design on the same axle.Front and rear tire pairs must havean identical model and manufac-turer.For unidirectional tread pattern,ensure that the tires are installedin the correct direction of rotation.The radial tires must be installedas a complete set.Severe injury or death can resultif you do not follow these instruc-tions.Tire PressureWARNINGTire pressure greatly affects vehi-cle handling and stability. Under-pressure may cause tire to deflateand rotate on wheel. Overpres-sure may burst the tire. Alwaysfollow recommended pressure.Since tires are low-pressure types,a manual pump should be used.Check pressure when tires are coldbefore using the vehicle. Tire pres-sure changes with temperature andaltitude. Recheck pressure if one ofthese conditions has changed.For your convenience, a pressuregauge is supplied in tool kit.Outlander 500 SeriesTIRE PRESSUREFRONT REARMAX. 34.5 kPa(5 PSI)34.5 kPa(5 PSI)UP to227 kg(500 lb)MIN. 31 kPa(4.5 PSI)31 kPa(4.5 PSI)Outlander 650/800 SeriesTIRE PRESSUREFRONT REARMAX. 48 kPa(7 PSI)48 kPa(7 PSI)UP to235 kg(517 lb)MIN. 31 kPa(4.5 PSI)31 kPa(4.5 PSI)NOTE: Although the tires are specif-ically designed for off-road use, a flatmay still occur. Therefore, it is rec-ommended to carry a tire pump and arepair kit.Tire InspectionCheck tire for damage and wear. Re-place if necessary.Do not rotate tires. The front and reartires have a different size. The tires aredirectional and their rotation must bekept in a specific direction for properoperation.SuspensionSuspension LubricationLubricate front A-arms.Use suspension synthetic grease(P/N 293 550 033 or an equivalent).There is two grease fittings on eachA-arm.______________ 105