Linhai LH500ATV-D, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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LH500ATV-D
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
14.0
7. CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
7-3
Front and Rear Brakes
The front and rear brakes are located on the inside of the right floor board and
are operated by the right foot. The front and rear brakes are hydraulically
activated disc type brakes which are activated by one pedal only.
Always test brake pedal travel and reservoir fluid level before riding. When
squeezed, the pedal should feel firm. Any sponginess would indicate a
possible fluid leak or low master cylinder fluid pedal which must be corrected
before riding. Contact your dealer for proper diagnosis and repairs.
WARNING
Never operate the ATV with a spongy feeling brake pedal. operating the ATV
with a spongy brake pedal can result in loss of braking. Loss of braking could
cause an accident.
Setting the Parking Brake
On independent suspension models
：
1. Squeeze the right hand brake
lever two or three times and hold it.
2. Push the park brake lock
into the notches on the
lever body. Release
the brake
lever.
To release the parking brake lock, squeeze the brake lever. It will return to its
released position.
Important Safeguards

The parking brake may relax when left on for a long period of time. This
could cause an accident.

Do not leave the vehicle on a hill depending on the parking brake for
more than five minutes.

Always block the downhill side of the wheels if leaving the ATV on a hill or
park the ATV in a side hill position.