2009 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 58

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Brakes PRE-OPERATION CHECK Minimum Level Front Brake Lever Movement Squeeze the front brake lever toward the handlebar and release it. It should move freely and smoothly and should return to its rest position quickly when released. You should feel a firm resistance in the lever within the first 3/4-inch (19 mm) of lever travel. Lever reach (distance to the hand grip) is adjustable. To adjust, pull and hold the lever away from the grip. S To increase reach distance, turn the adjuster to align a lower number to the indicator mark on the lever. S To decrease reach distance, turn the adjuster to align a higher number to the indicator mark on the lever. 3/4 inch (19 mm) 2 1. Lever Reach Adjuster 2. Indicator Mark 1 Front Brake Fluid Level 1. Position the motorcycle on level ground with the front wheel straight forward. Do not use the side stand. Position the handlebars so that the brake fluid reservoir is level. 2. View the brake fluid through the sight glass. The fluid should be clear and at a level in or above the sight glass. Add brake fluid if necessary (see page 112). 53

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Brakes
Front Brake Lever Movement
Squeeze the front brake lever toward the handlebar and release it. It
should move freely and smoothly and should return to its rest position
quickly when released. You should feel a firm resistance in the
lever within the first 3/4-inch (19 mm) of lever travel.
Lever reach (distance to the hand grip) is adjustable.
To adjust, pull and hold the lever away from the grip.
S
To increase reach distance, turn the adjuster to align
a lower number to the indicator mark on the lever.
S
To decrease reach distance, turn the adjuster to
align a higher number to the indicator mark on the
lever.
Front Brake Fluid Level
1.
Position the motorcycle on level ground with the front wheel
straight forward. Do not use the side stand. Position the handlebars so that the brake fluid reservoir is level.
2.
View the brake fluid through the sight glass. The fluid should be clear and at a level in or above the sight glass.
Add brake fluid if necessary (see page 112).
1. Lever Reach Adjuster
2. Indicator Mark
2
1
3/4 inch
(19 mm)
Minimum Level