Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
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3. If some carbon is expelled, cover the exhaust outlet
and lightly tap on the pipe around the clean out plugs
with a rubber mallet while revving the engine several
more times.
4. If particles are still suspected to be in the muffler, back
the machine onto an incline so the rear of the machine
is one foot higher than the front. Set the hand brake
and block the wheels. Make sure the machine is in
Park and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
SEE WARNING
5. If particles are still suspected to be in the muffler, drive
the machine onto the incline so the front of the
machine is one foot higher than the rear. Set the hand
brake and block the wheels. Make sure the machine
is in Park and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
SEE WARNING
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until no more particles are
expelled when the engine is revved.
7. Stop the engine and allow the arrestor to cool.
8. Reinstall the clean out plugs.
Brake System Inspection
The following checks are recommended to keep the brake
system in good operating condition. Service life of brake
system components depends on operating conditions.
Inspect brakes in accordance with the maintenance
schedule and before each ride.
• Keep fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir to
the indicated level inside reservoir.
• Use Polaris DOT 4 Brake Fluid
• Use Polaris DOT 4 Brake Fluid
• Check brake for excessive travel or spongy feel.
• Check brake system for fluid leaks.
• Check friction pads for wear, damage or
looseness.
• Check surface condition of the disc.
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Sight Glass
Parking Lock Brake