2009 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 120

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Brakes MAINTENANCE 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. 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. 1. Rear brake fluid reservoir 2. MAX brake fluid level mark 3. MIN brake fluid level mark 1 2 3 Add Rear Brake Fluid WARNING • Do not operate the rear brake while its reservoir cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from the reservoir and cause air to enter the fluid system. Air in the brake fluid system could cause the brakes to malfunction. • Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed, clean container. Using the wrong brake fluid, or allowing contaminants into the brake fluid system, can damage the system resulting in brake malfunction. 115

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
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. 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.
Add Rear Brake Fluid
•
Do not operate the rear brake while its reservoir cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from the
reservoir and cause air to enter the fluid system. Air in the brake fluid system could cause the brakes
to malfunction.
•
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed, clean container. Using the wrong brake fluid, or allowing
contaminants into the brake fluid system, can damage the system resulting in brake malfunction.
WARNING
1
2
3
1.
Rear brake fluid reservoir
2.
MAX brake fluid level mark
3.
MIN brake fluid level mark