2011 Polaris Cross Country Owners Manual - Page 44

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Pre-Ride Inspections Rear Brake Pedal 1. Press downward on the rear brake pedal. It should move freely and smoothly. It should not move more than 3/8 inch (8 mm) before resistance is firm. It should continue to feel firm, without loss of pressure, until the pedal is released. 2. Release the pedal. It should return to its rest position quickly when released. 3. If the rear brake pedal fails to perform as stated or travels too far before beginning to engage the brake, service the brakes before riding. 4. See page 34 for rear brake pedal adjustments. Resistance at 3/8 inch (8 mm) Rear Brake Fluid Level The rear brake fluid reservoir is located near the rear brake pedal. View the reservoir from the front right side of the vehicle. 1. Position the motorcycle on level ground in the fully upright position. 2. View the brake fluid through the reservoir. 3. The fluid should be clear. Replace cloudy or contaminated fluid. 4. The fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir. Add brake fluid as needed. See page 71. Brake Lines Inspect all brake hoses and connections for dampness or stains from leaking or dried fluid. Tighten any leaking connections and replace components as necessary. Tip: Refer to the service manual or contact your dealer for fastener torque values. WARNING! Brake fluid leaks or low brake fluid levels could cause brake system failure, which could result in serious injury or death. Do not operate the vehicle with low brake fluid levels or when leaks are evident (dampness or stains from dried fluid). See your VICTORY dealer for service. Maximum Mark Minimum Mark 40

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Pre-Ride Inspections
Rear Brake Pedal
1.
Press downward on the rear brake pedal. It
should move freely and smoothly. It
should not move more than 3/8 inch (8
mm) before resistance is firm. It should
continue to feel firm, without loss of pres-
sure, until the pedal is released.
2.
Release the pedal. It should return to its
rest position quickly when released.
3.
If the rear brake pedal fails to perform as
stated or travels too far before beginning
to engage the brake, service the brakes
before riding.
4.
See page 34 for rear brake pedal adjust-
ments.
Rear Brake Fluid Level
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located near the
rear brake pedal. View the reservoir from the front
right side of the vehicle.
1.
Position the motorcycle on level ground in the
fully upright position.
2.
View the brake fluid through the reservoir.
3.
The fluid should be clear. Replace cloudy or
contaminated fluid.
4.
The fluid level should be between the minimum
and maximum marks on the reservoir. Add
brake fluid as needed. See page 71.
Brake Lines
Inspect all brake hoses and connections for damp-
ness or stains from leaking or dried fluid. Tighten
any leaking connections and replace components as
necessary.
Tip:
Refer to the service manual or contact your dealer
for fastener torque values.
WARNING!
Brake fluid leaks or low brake fluid levels
could cause brake system failure, which could result in
serious injury or death. Do not operate the vehicle with
low brake fluid levels or when leaks are evident
(dampness or stains from dried fluid). See your VICTORY
dealer for service.
Resistance at 3/8 inch (8 mm)
Maximum
Mark
Minimum
Mark