2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 84

2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 Manual

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Brakes Brake Fluid MAINTENANCE The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes. Press down on the brake pedal to engage the brakes. See page 30. Inspect the brake system rouBrake Fluid tinely. Inspect the level of the Reservoir brake fluid before each operation. Change the brake fluid every two years and any time the fluid becomes contaminated, the fluid level is below the minimum, or if the type and brand of the fluid in the reservoir are unknown. See page 57 for fluid recommendations. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. View the brake fluid level at the reservoir under the hood. The level should be between the upper (MAX) and lower (MIN) level lines. 3. If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, add brake fluid to the upper (MAX) line. 4. Apply the brake forcefully for a few seconds and check for fluid leakage around the fittings. 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. 81

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes. Press down on
the brake pedal to engage the brakes. See page 30.
Brake Fluid
Inspect the brake system rou-
tinely. Inspect the level of the
brake fluid before each opera-
tion.
Change the brake fluid every two
years and any time the fluid
becomes contaminated, the fluid
level is below the minimum, or if
the type and brand of the fluid in
the reservoir are unknown. See
page 57 for fluid recommenda-
tions.
1.
Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2.
View the brake fluid level at
the reservoir under the hood.
The level should be between
the upper (MAX) and lower (MIN) level lines.
3.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, add brake fluid to
the upper (MAX) line.
4.
Apply the brake forcefully for a few seconds and check for fluid
leakage around the fittings.
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.
Brake Fluid
Reservoir