2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Owners Manual - Page 78

2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Manual

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Maintenance Front Brake Lever 1. See page 33 for front brake lever reach adjustments. 2. Lubricate the pivot bushing at the intervals recommended in the periodic maintenance table beginning on page 57. Also lubricate any time binding is evident. Use VICTORY All Purpose Grease or equivalent. 3. Inspect brake pads as outlined on page 43. Brake Lever Bushing Front Brake Fluid Change the brake fluid at the intervals recommended in Maximum Level the periodic maintenance table beginning on page 57. Do not attempt to change the anti-lock brake system Minimum Level fluid. See your VICTORY dealer. 1. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. Position the handlebars so that the fluid reservoir is level. Wipe the fluid container and the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth. 2. If the fluid level is low, inspect brake pads as outlined on page 43. If pads are not worn beyond the service limit, inspect the brake system for leaks. 3. To add fluid, remove the three reservoir cover screws. Remove the cover and diaphragm. Carefully add fluid to the top of the sight glass. Do not overfill. Reinstall the diaphragm, cover and screws. Torque: 25 in-lbs (3 Nm) 4. Wipe away any fluid spills. Check for signs of brake fluid leaks around hoses, fittings, reservoir, and brake calipers. Check for deterioration of hoses. 76

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Maintenance
Front Brake Lever
1.
See page 33 for front brake lever reach adjustments.
2.
Lubricate the pivot bushing at the intervals recom-
mended in the periodic maintenance table beginning
on page 57. Also lubricate any time binding is evi-
dent. Use VICTORY All Purpose Grease or equiva-
lent.
3.
Inspect brake pads as outlined on page 43.
Front Brake Fluid
Change the brake fluid at the intervals recommended in
the periodic maintenance table beginning on page 57.
Do not attempt to change the anti-lock brake system
fluid. See your VICTORY dealer.
1.
Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully
upright position. Position the handlebars so that the
fluid reservoir is level. Wipe the fluid container and
the area around the reservoir cover with a clean
cloth.
2.
If the fluid level is low, inspect brake pads as out-
lined on page 43. If pads are not worn beyond the
service limit, inspect the brake system for leaks.
3.
To add fluid, remove the three reservoir cover screws. Remove the cover and diaphragm.
Carefully add fluid to the top of the sight glass.
Do not overfill.
Reinstall the diaphragm,
cover and screws.
Torque:
25 in-lbs (3 Nm)
4.
Wipe away any fluid spills. Check for signs of brake fluid leaks around hoses, fittings,
reservoir, and brake calipers. Check for deterioration of hoses.
Brake Lever Bushing
Minimum Level
Maximum Level