maintenance - Polaris
maintenance - Polaris
maintenance - Polaris
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MAINTENANCE<br />
Brakes<br />
The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes. Press down on<br />
the brake pedal to engage the brakes. See page 23.<br />
Brake Fluid<br />
Inspect the brake system routinely. Inspect the level of the brake fluid<br />
before each operation.<br />
WARNING! After opening a bottle of brake fluid, always discard any unused<br />
portion. Never store or use a partial bottle. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it<br />
rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. The moisture causes the boiling<br />
temperature of the brake fluid to drop, which can lead to early brake fade and<br />
the possibility of accident or severe injury.<br />
Change the brake fluid every two years and any time the fluid becomes<br />
contaminated, the fluid level is below the minimum, or if the type and<br />
brand of the fluid in the reservoir are unknown. See page 53 for fluid<br />
recommendations.<br />
1. Position the vehicle on a level<br />
surface.<br />
Maximum<br />
Minimum<br />
2. View the brake fluid level at the<br />
reservoir in the driver’s side<br />
wheel well. The level should be<br />
between the upper (MAX) and<br />
lower (MIN) level lines.<br />
3. If the fluid level is lower than<br />
the upper level line, add brake<br />
fluid to the upper (MAX) line.<br />
4. Apply the brake forcefully for a<br />
few seconds and check for fluid<br />
leakage around the fittings.<br />
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