2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Owners Manual - Page 107
2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Manual
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MAINTENANCE Brake Fluid General Maintenance WARNING After opening a bottle of 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 the 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. 104