Polaris RANGER 1000 2020, Service Manual

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9850045 R01 - 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 Service Manual
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9. Open the bleed screw while an assistant continues
holding pressure on the brake pedal. When the brake
pedal reached full travel or fluid stops flowing through
the hose close the bleed screw.
NOTICE
Do not release brake pedal before bleeder screw is
tight or air may be drawn into master cylinder.
10. Release brake pedal pressure. Check level of fluid in
reservoir and add if necessary.
11. Repeat Steps 9 - 11 until brake pedal is firm and no
air can be seen moving through the clear hose. Add
fluid as necessary to maintain level in reservoir.
Master Cylinder Fluid Level:
Between the MIN and MAX line.
CAUTION
During the procedure, maintain at least 1/2"(1.27 cm) of
brake fluid in the reservoir to prevent air from entering
the master cylinder.
12. Tighten bleeder screw and remove bleeder hose.
Torque bleed screw to specification.
TORQUE
Caliper Bleed Screws:
4 ft-lbs (5.4 Nm)
13. Repeat Steps 9 - 13 for the remaining brake calipers
in the sequence shown at the beginning of the
procedure.
14. Fill the fluid reservoir to the correct level and install
master cylinder reservoir cover.
15. Field test machine at low speed before putting into
service. Check for proper braking action and pedal
reserve. With pedal firmly applied, pedal reserve
should be no less than 1/2" (1.3 cm).
16. Check brake system for fluid leaks.
17. Verify fluid level is filled between “MIN” and “MAX”
level after procedure is completed.
BRAKE SYSTEM