Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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BRAKES
The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes. Press down on the
brake pedal to engage the brakes.
BRAKE FLUID
Inspect the brake system routinely. Inspect the level of the brake fluid before
each operation.
WARNING
After opening a bottle of brake fluid, always discard any unused portion. Never
store or use a partial bottle. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it rapidly
absorbs moisture from the air. The moisture causes the boiling temperature of
the brake fluid to drop, which can lead to early brake fade and the possibility of
accident or severe injury.
Change the brake fluid every two years and any time the fluid becomes
contaminated, the fluid level is below the minimum, or if the type and brand of
the fluid in the reservoir are unknown.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. View the brake fluid level at the reservoir in the driver’s side wheel well. The
level should be between the upper (MAX) and lower (MIN) level lines.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the upper level line, open the hood and add
brake fluid to the upper (MAX) line.
4. Apply the brake forcefully for a few seconds and check for fluid leakage
around the fittings.
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MAINTENANCE