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Hydraulic Hand Brake
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Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. If the level in the reser-
voir is not visible in the sight glass, add
DOT 4 brake fluid.
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NOTE: If the sight glass appears
dark, there is a sufficient amount of
fluid in the reservoir.
Brake Lever Lock
NOTE: The brake lever lock must
lock the wheels. If it doesn’t, take the
ATV to an authorized dealer for ser-
vice.
Brake Hoses
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake
hoses for cracks or other damage. If
found, take the ATV to an authorized
dealer to have the brake hoses replaced.
Brake Pads
The clearance between the brake pads
and brake discs is adjusted automatically
as the brake pads wear. The only mainte-
nance that is required is replacement of
the brake pads when they show excessive
wear. Check the thickness of each of the
brake pads as follows:
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake
pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is
less than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the
ATV to an authorized dealer to have
brake pads replaced.
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4. Install the wheel; then using a criss-
cross pattern, tighten the wheel nuts
in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60
ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/black
nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel
w/chrome nuts).
Rear Foot Brake
The rear foot brake must be maintained
to be fully functional.
1. Check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. The fluid level must be
maintained between the MAX and
MIN level marks. If the level in the
reservoir is low, add DOT 4 brake
fluid.
! WARNING
Be sure to inspect the hydraulic brake
system before each use. Always main-
tain brakes according to the Mainte-
nance Schedule.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill any fluid when
filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe
away spilled fluid immediately.
! WARNING
Be sure to inspect the rear foot brake
system before each use. Always main-
tain brakes according to the Mainte-
nance Schedule.
