2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Owners Manual - Page 51

2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Manual

Get 2005 Polaris Frontier Touring PDF manuals and user guides View all 2005 Polaris Frontier Touring manuals

Page 51 highlights

PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS Before Starting the Engine n Hydraulic Brakes Properly functioning brakes are critical to your safety. Always check the following items to assure proper operation before starting the engine. A Brake Lever Travel When the brake lever is squeezed, it should move no closer to the handgrip than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) (A). A distance less than this indicates low brake fluid level or air in the hydraulic system. Refer to the brake bleeding information on page 86. Lever Feel A hydraulic system multiplies the force of your hand squeezing the brake lever. Proper operation depends on an adequate supply of air and moisture-free hydraulic brake fluid in the system. If the brake lever feels "spongy" when squeezed, check the level and condition of the fluid. Also check for the presence of air in the fluid system. Refer to page 86 for more information, or see your dealer for service. Replace brake fluid at least every two years with Polaris DOT 3 high temperature brake fluid. All DOT 3 brake fluid is not alike. Use only Polaris brake fluid. See page 115 for the part numbers of Polaris products. WARNING Continued use of "spongy" brakes may cause a complete loss of brakes, which could result in serious injury or death. Always have the brakes serviced at the first sign of sponginess. 48

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
48
PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
Before Starting the Engine
n
Hydraulic Brakes
Properly functioning brakes
are critical to your safety.
Always check the following
items to assure proper
operation before starting the
engine.
Brake Lever Travel
When the brake lever is
squeezed, it should move no
closer to the handgrip than
1/2
″
(1.3 cm) (A). A
distance less than this indicates low brake fluid level or air in the
hydraulic system. Refer to the brake bleeding information on page 86.
Lever Feel
A hydraulic system multiplies the force of your hand squeezing the
brake lever. Proper operation depends on an adequate supply of air and
moisture-free hydraulic brake fluid in the system. If the brake lever
feels “spongy” when squeezed, check the level and condition of the
fluid. Also check for the presence of air in the fluid system. Refer to
page 86 for more information, or see your dealer for service.
Replace brake fluid at least every two years with Polaris DOT 3 high
temperature brake fluid. All DOT 3 brake fluid is not alike. Use only
Polaris brake fluid. See page 115 for the part numbers of Polaris
products.
WARNING
Continued use of “spongy” brakes may cause a complete loss of
brakes, which could result in serious injury or death. Always have
the brakes serviced at the first sign of sponginess.
A