2008 Polaris RMK Shift Owners Manual - Page 55

2008 Polaris RMK Shift Manual

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS Before Starting the Engine n Parking Brake Lever Lock Use the parking brake lever lock only when you want the snowmobile to remain stationary; for example, when parked on an incline for a period of five minutes or less. 3 1 2 4 1. Brake Lever 2. Parking Brake Lever Lock 3. Master Cylinder Reservoir/ Cover 4. Fluid Level Indicator Lock Engagement To engage the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly and push forward on the lock. Hold the lock forward while releasing the brake lever. NOTE: If the brake lever is squeezed tightly enough, the lock will move freely into place. Do not force the lock or it may break. The parking brake light on the gauge will light up if the parking brake lever lock is set while the engine is running. It will also be lit when the service brake is in use. If the parking brake light does not come on when the parking brake or service brake is in use, have it serviced by your dealer. Lock Release To release the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly. The lock will return to the unlocked position. WARNING If the parking brake lever lock is partially or entirely engaged while riding, the brakes may overheat, resulting in brake damage. In extreme cases it could cause a fire, which could result in serious injury or death. Always ensure that the lever lock is completely disengaged before operating the snowmobile. 52

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
Before Starting the Engine
n
Parking Brake Lever Lock
Use the parking brake lever lock
only when you want the snowmobile
to remain stationary; for example,
when parked on an incline for a
period of five minutes or less.
1.
Brake Lever
2.
Parking Brake Lever Lock
3.
Master Cylinder Reservoir/
Cover
4.
Fluid Level Indicator
Lock Engagement
To engage the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly and push forward on
the lock. Hold the lock forward while releasing the brake lever.
NOTE:
If the brake lever is squeezed tightly enough, the lock will move freely
into place. Do not force the lock or it may break.
The parking brake light on the gauge will light up if the parking brake
lever lock is set while the engine is running. It will also be lit when the
service brake is in use. If the parking brake light does not come on when
the parking brake or service brake is in use, have it serviced by your
dealer.
Lock Release
To release the lock, squeeze the brake lever tightly. The lock will return
to the unlocked position.
WARNING
If the parking brake lever lock is partially or entirely engaged while riding, the
brakes may overheat, resulting in brake damage. In extreme cases it could
cause a fire, which could result in serious injury or death. Always ensure that
the lever lock is completely disengaged before operating the snowmobile.
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