2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 SP Owners Manual - Page 34
2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 SP Manual
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Auxiliary Foot Brake WARNING Never back down a hill. Applying the auxiliary brake when backing down a hill may cause rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or death. Use caution when applying the auxiliary brake. Do not aggressively apply the auxiliary brake when going forward. The rear wheels may skid and slide sideways, causing loss of control and serious injury or death. The auxiliary brake system is intended to be used as a backup for the main brake system. Should the main system fail, use the auxiliary foot brake. Since this is a rear brake only, it will not be as effective as the all wheel single lever system. The auxiliary foot brake is Auxiliary Foot located on the inside of the right Brake footrest. Operate this brake with your right foot. If the rear wheels slide while using the auxiliary brake, reduce brake pedal pressure to brake the rear wheels without skidding. Brake Fluid Level Check the brake fluid level frequently for the auxiliary brake system. The reservoir is located under the seat on the left side of the vehicle. Maintain the fluid level between the maximum and minimum marks. Foot Brake Fluid Reservoir 32