MAINTENANCE
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5. If particles are still suspected to be in the muffler,
drive the machine onto the incline so the front of
the machine is one foot higher than the rear . Set
the hand brake and block the wheels. Make sure
the machine is in neutral and repeat Steps 2 and
3. SEE PREVIOUS WARNING
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until no more particles
are expelled when the engine is revved.
7. Stop the engine and allow the arrestor to cool.
8. Reinstall the clean out plugs.
BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION
The following checks ar e recommended to keep the
brake system in good operating condition. Servicelife
of brake system components depends on operating
conditions. Inspect brakes in accordance with the
maintenance schedule and before each ride.
G Keep fluid level in the master cylinder
reservoir to the indicated level inside
reservoir.
G Use Polaris DOT 3 Brake Fluid (PN
2870990).
Parking Brake
Lock
Sight
Glass
Min
Max
Rear Master Cylinder Reservoir
G Check brake system for fluid leaks,
excessive travel or spongy feel.
G Check friction pads for wear,
damage or looseness.
G Check surface condition of the disc.
G Inspect thickness of brake pad
friction material.
BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
3/64²
(.1cm)
Minimum
Thickness
Pads should be changed when friction material is
worn to 3/64²(.1 cm), or about the thickness of a dime.
HOSE/FITTING INSPECTION
Check brake system hoses and fittings for cracks,
deterioration, abrasion, and leaks. Tighten any loose
fittings and replace any worn or damaged parts.
AUXILIARY BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
(HYDRAULIC)
Use the following procedure to ins pect the hydraulic
auxiliary (foot) brake system and adjust or bleed if
necessary:
First, check foot brake effectiveness by applying 50lb.
(approx.) downward force onthe pedal. The top of the
pedal should be at least 1 inch, (25.4mm) above the
surface of the footrest.
50 lbs
1² or greater
1/8, to 1/4,
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