Polaris RANGER 1000 2020, Service Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
Always check the brake pedal travel and inspect the
brake fluid reservoir level before each operation. Add
DOT 4 brake fluid as needed.
Inspect and change the fluid as necessary. Refer to
Maintenance Intervals page 2.8.
The brake master cylinder reservoir
q
can be accessed
through the front left wheel well.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the gear selector in Park.
3. View the brake fluid level in the reservoir. The level
should be between the MAX and MIN level lines.
4. If the fluid level is lower than the MIN level line, add
brake fluid until it reaches just below the MAX level
line.
5. Install the reservoir cap and apply the brake pedal
forcefully for a few seconds and check for fluid
leakage around the master cylinder fittings and the
brake caliper fittings.
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT / BRAKE
BLEEDING
NOTICE
When bleeding the brakes or replacing the fluid always
start with the furthest caliper from the master cylinder.
This procedure should be used to change fluid or bleed
brakes during regular maintenance.
CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses.
CAUTION
Brake fluid will damage finished surfaces.
Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with finished
surfaces.
1. Locate master cylinder reservoir
q
in the front left-
hand wheel well area. Clean reservoir cover
thoroughly.
MAINTENANCE