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Maintenance
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BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Brake Lever Travel
The gap between the brake lever and handlebar grip
should be equal to or more than 1/2
(1.3cm) when
depressing the brake lever.
If the gap is less than 1/2
(1.3cm), the brake system
should be inspected and bled of any air within the fluid.
Brake Fluid
Inspect the reservoir to be sure it contains the correct
amount of fluid. Use only Polaris DOT 4 high temperature
brake fluid. Change fluid every 2 years or whenever the
fluid is dark or contamination is suspected.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can be indicated
t
hrough the sight glass on the cover. If the fluid is low
this sight glass will glow a brighter. color.
Brake Pad Replacement
Brake pads need to be replaced if the thickness of the
friction material is less than 1/16" (.0625") / 1.5mm.
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Throttle Lever Free-Play
The inline adjuster should only be used to set free play and
to remove cable slack that occurs if the cable has
stretched over time.
Do not over fill the master cylinder. Fluid expansion
could cause brakes to lock, resulting in serious injury or
death. Once a bottle of brake fluid is opened, use what
is necessary and discard the rest. Do not store or use
a partial bottle of brake fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic,
meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. This
causes the boiling temperature of the brake fluid to
drop, leading to early brake fade and the possibility of
serious injury
When adjusting throttle lever free-play, always verify the
engine RPM does not change while turning the
handlebars to the full left and full right positions.
Throttle Lever Free Play: .010-.030 (0.25-0.8mm)
1/16(.0625") / 1.5mm
Brake Pad
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