Yamaha 5LP-28199-12 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Tires
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV with improper tires,
or with improper or uneven tire pres-
sure.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or op-
eration of this ATV with improper or un-
even tire pressure, may cause loss of
control, increasing your risk of acci-
dent.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
1. The tires listed below have been ap-
proved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
for this model. Other tire combina-
tions are not recommended.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT21
×
7 - 10 KT331
Rear DUNLOP AT20
×
10 - 9 KT335
2. The tires should be set to the rec-
ommended pressure:
Recommended tire pressure
Front 27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Rear 27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Check and adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold.
Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum
specified could cause the tire to
dislodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm
2
, 3.5 psi)
Rear 24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm
2
, 3.5 psi)
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