2008 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 59

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK Check Brakes Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment Press and release the rear brake pedal. It should move freely and smoothly and should return to its rest position quickly when you release it. You should feel a firm resistance in the pedal within the first 3/8 inch (8 mm) of pedal travel. If the brake pedal travels too far before beginning to engage the brake, see the VICTORY Service Manual, or contact an authorized VICTORY dealer for service. The brake pedal should be adjusted so that in the relaxed position, with the master cylinder piston positioned against internal stop, there is a 2-5 mm gap between the brake pedal stop and the foot peg mount. Make brake pedal adjustments as necessary. See page 114. 2 1 2-5 mm gap 1. Brake pedal stop 2. Footpeg mount Rear Brake Fluid Level 1. To check the rear brake fluid level, remove right side cover. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position. 2. View the brake fluid through the reservoir (1). The fluid should be clear and at a level between minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) marks on the side of the reservoir. Add brake fluid if necessary (see page 116). 1. Rear brake fluid reservoir 2. MAX brake fluid level mark 3. MIN brake fluid level mark 1 2 3 54

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Check Brakes
Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment
Press and release the rear brake pedal. It should move freely and smoothly
and should return to its rest position quickly when you release it. You
should feel a firm resistance in the pedal within the first 3/8 inch (8 mm) of
pedal travel.
If the brake pedal travels too far before beginning to engage the brake, see
the
VICTORY Service Manual
, or contact an authorized VICTORY dealer
for service.
The brake pedal should be adjusted so that in the relaxed position, with the
master cylinder piston positioned against internal stop, there is a 2-5 mm
gap between the brake pedal stop and the foot peg mount. Make brake pedal
adjustments as necessary. See page 114.
Rear Brake Fluid Level
1.
To check the rear brake fluid level, remove right side cover.
Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position.
2.
View the brake fluid through the reservoir (1). The fluid
should be clear and at a level between minimum (MIN) and
maximum (MAX) marks on the side of the reservoir. Add
brake fluid if necessary (see page 116).
2-5 mm gap
1
2
1.
Brake pedal stop
2.
Footpeg mount
1
2
3
1.
Rear brake fluid reservoir
2.
MAX brake fluid level mark
3.
MIN brake fluid level mark