Polaris RZR 800 2013, Manual

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9924707 - 2013–2014 RZR 800 Service Manual
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5. Have an assistant slowly pump foot pedal until
pressure builds and holds.
6. Hold brake pedal on to maintain pedal pressure, and
open bleeder screw. Close bleeder screw and
release foot pedal.
NOTE: Do not release foot pedal before bleeder
screw is tight or air may be drawn into master
cylinder.
7. 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.
8. Tighten bleeder screw securely and remove bleeder
hose. Torque bleeder screw to specification.
Bleeder Screw:
47 in-lbs (5.3 Nm)
9. Repeat procedure Steps 5-8 for the remaining
calipers.
10. Add brake fluid to MAX level inside reservoir.
Master Cylinder Fluid Level:
Between the MIN and MAX line shown on the
reservoir.
11. Install master cylinder reservoir cover.
12. 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).
13. Check brake system for fluid leaks.
FRONT BRAKE PADS
Pad Removal
1. Elevate and support front of vehicle.
CAUTION
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it does not tip
or fall.
Severe injury may occur if machine tips or falls.
2. Remove the wheel nuts, washers and front wheel.
3. Loosen the pad adjuster screw 2-3 turns.
4. Remove the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts
and remove the caliper from the front hub.
NOTE: When removing caliper, use care not to
damage brake line. Support caliper to avoid
kinking or bending brake line.
BRAKES