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MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Brake Fluid
WARNING
After opening a bottle o f brake fluid, always discard any unused
portion. Never store or use a partial bottle. Brake fluid is
hygroscopic, meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture from the air.
The moisture causes the boiling temperature of the brake fluid to
drop, which can lead to early brake fade and the possibility of
accident or severe injury.
WARNING
Keep the master cylinder cover free of dirt and debris. The vent
slits allow for diaphragm movement, and if they become plugged,
movement of brake fluid below the diaphragm may be restricted,
altering brake function.
CAUTION
Brake fluid will damage decals, paint and some plastics. Always
wipe up spills immediately.
Use only Polaris DOT 3 high temperature brake fluid. See page 132 for
the part numbers of Polaris products.
On some models, the brake fluid level can be seen through a plastic
sight glass in the brake reservoir. If the fluid is sufficient, the sight
glass will be black. If t he sight glass is any color other than black, add
brake fluid.
On all other models, frequently check the reservoir to be sure it
contains the correct amount of fluid. To add fluid, remove the master
cylinder reservoir cover. Add Polaris brake fluid to bring the level up
to the top of the fluid level mark on the inside of the reservoir.