MAINTENANCE
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machine is in neutral 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 neutral 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.
S
Keep fluid level in the master cylinder
reservoir to the indicated level inside
reservoir.
S
Use Polaris DOT 3 Brake Fluid (PN
2870990).
Parking Brake
Lock
Sight
Glass
Min
Max
Rear Master Cylinder Reservoir
S
Check brake system for fluid leaks.
S
Check brake for excessive travel or
spongy feel.
S
Check
friction
pads
for
wear,
damage or looseness.
S
Check surface condition of the disc.
BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
Pads should be changed when the friction material is
worn to 3/64
(.1 cm), or about the thickness of a dime.
3/64
(.1cm)
Minimum
Thickness
HOSE/FITTING INSPECTION
Check brake system hoses and fittings for cracks,
deterioration, abrasion, and leaks. Tighten any loose
fittings and replace any worn or damaged parts.
AUXILIARY BRAKE TESTING
The auxiliary brake should be checked for proper
function.
Auxiliary Foot Brake Pedal
Floor
Board Surface
Full Height
Full
Engagement
1.
Support the rear wheels off the ground.
2.
While turning the rear wheels by hand, apply the
auxiliary foot brake. This brake should not stop
the wheels from turning until the lever is half way
between its rest position and bottoming on the
footrest.
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Summary of Contents for SPORTSMAN 400 2003
Page 1: ...2003 SPORTSMAN 400 500 SERVICE MANUAL PN 9918065 The Way Out ...
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Page 71: ...ENGINE 3 20 CYLINDER HEAD EXPLODED VIEW EH50PL A EH50PL ...
Page 131: ...BODY STEERING SUSPENSION 5 12 NOTES ...
Page 165: ...CLUTCH 6 34 NOTES ...
Page 193: ...FINAL DRIVE 7 28 NOTES ...
Page 217: ...TRANSMISSION 8 24 NOTES ...
Page 239: ...BRAKES 9 22 ...
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