2006 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 114

2006 Polaris Hammer Manual

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Brakes MAINTENANCE Check Front Brake Fluid Level 1. To check the front brake fluid level, rest the motorcycle on the sidestand and on level ground. Turn the handlebars until the front brake fluid reservoir is level. 2. View the brake fluid through the sight glass (1). The fluid should be clear and at a level in or above the sight glass. Add brake fluid if necessary. 3/4 inch (19 mm) Add Front Brake Fluid 1. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position. Turn the handlebars until the reservoir is horizontal. 2. Wipe the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth. 3. Wipe the brake fluid container with a clean cloth. 4. Remove the reservoir cover and gasket. Minimum Level 1 Caution Brake fluid attacks painted surfaces and plastic parts. Always clean spilled brake fluid immediately with plenty of water and a mild detergent. 1. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir Sight Glass 109

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109
MAINTENANCE
Brakes
Check Front Brake Fluid Level
1.
To check the front brake fluid level, rest the motorcycle on the
sidestand and on level ground. Turn the handlebars until the
front brake fluid reservoir is level.
2.
View the brake fluid through the sight glass (1). The fluid
should be clear and at a level in or above the sight glass. Add
brake fluid if necessary.
Add Front Brake Fluid
1.
Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position.
Turn the handlebars until the reservoir is horizontal.
2.
Wipe the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth.
3.
Wipe the brake fluid container with a clean cloth.
4.
Remove the reservoir cover and gasket.
Brake fluid attacks painted surfaces and plastic parts. Always clean
spilled brake fluid immediately with plenty of water and a mild detergent.
Caution
3/4 inch
(19 mm)
1. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir Sight Glass
1
Minimum Level