Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7, Service Manual, Page: 240 / 312

BRAKES
9.8
4. If changing fluid, remove old fluid from reservoir
with a Mity Vac
t
pump or similar tool.
Mity Vac
t
(PN 2870975)
5. Add brake fluid to the indicated MAX level inside
reservoir.
MAX
Polaris DOT 3 Brake Fluid
(PN 2870990)
6. Begin bleeding procedure with the caliper that is
farthest from the master cylinder. Install a box
end wrench on caliper bleeder screw. Attach a
clean, clear hose to fitting and place the other end
in a clean container. Be sure the hose fits tightly
on fitting. (E) is Auxiliary Brake Line, (F) is Hand
Brake Line.
B
Inner Bleed Screw
Hand Brake
Outer Bleed Screw
Auxiliary Brake
F
E
BRAKE BLEEDING CONT’D
NOTE:
Fluid may be forced from supply port (B)
when brake lever is pumped. Place diaphragm (C) in
reservoir to prevent spills. Do not install cover. See
Illustration above.
7.
Slowly pump brake lever (D) until pressure builds
and holds.
8. While maintaining lever pressure, open bleeder
screw. Close bleeder screw and release brake
lever. NOTE: Do not release lever before bleeder
screw is tight or air may be drawn into caliper.
Bleeder Screw Torque
25--30 in.lbs. (2.80 --3.40 Nm )
9. Repeat procedure until clean fluid appears in
bleeder hose and all air has been purged. Add
fluid as necessary to maintain level in reservoir.
CAUTION:
Maintain at least 1/2
″
(1.27 cm) of brake fluid in the
reservoir to prevent air from entering the master
cylinder.
10. Tighten bleeder screw securely and remove
bleeder hose. Torque the bleeder screw to 25--30
in.lbs. (2.80 --3.40 Nm).
11. Repeat procedure Steps 5-9 for the remaining
caliper(s).
12. Add Polaris Dot 3 Brake Fluid ( PN 2870990 ) to
MAX level inside reservoir.
Master Cylinder Fluid Level:
MAX level inside reservoir
Sight glass must look dark, if sight
glass is clear, fluid level is too low