2012 Polaris Phoenix 200 Owners Manual - Page 31
2012 Polaris Phoenix 200 Manual
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Brakes WARNING Operating the ATV with a spongy brake lever can result in loss of braking, which could cause an accident. Never operate the ATV with a spongy-feeling brake lever. Always contact your dealer for service before operating the vehicle. WARNING Aggressively applying the rear brakes when backing down a hill may cause rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or death. Never back down a hill. Use caution when applying the rear brakes. Do not aggressively apply the rear brakes when going forward. The rear wheels may skid and slide sideways, causing loss of control, which may result in serious injury or death. Front Brakes (Right Lever) Squeeze the right brake lever toward Front Brakes the handlebar to apply the hydraulic front wheel brakes. This lever does not apply the rear brakes. Always test front brake lever travel and master cylinder fluid level before riding. When squeezed, the lever should feel firm. Any sponginess would indicate a possible fluid leak or low master cylinder fluid level, which must be corrected before riding. Contact your dealer for proper diagnosis and repairs. 26
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