2003 Polaris Vegas Owners Manual - Page 113

2003 Polaris Vegas Manual

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MAINTENANCE Brakes Adjust Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay 1. Loosen the brake linkage rod locknut. 2. Turn the linkage rod in or out as necessary. 3. Tighten the linkage rod locknut. 4. Check the brake pedal freeplay. 5/64-10/64 inch (2-4 mm) 1 Check Rear Brake Fluid Level 1. To check the rear brake fluid level, remove the right side cover. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position. 2. View the brake fluid through the reservoir. The fluid should be clear and at a level between MIN and MAX. Add brake fluid if necessary. 1. Brake Linkage Rod Lock Nut 1 3 2 1. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir 2. MIN Fluid Level 3. MAX Fluid Lever 111

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
Adjust Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
1.
Loosen the brake linkage rod locknut.
2.
Turn the linkage rod in or out as necessary.
3.
Tighten the linkage rod locknut.
4.
Check the brake pedal freeplay.
Check Rear Brake Fluid Level
1.
To check the rear brake fluid level, remove the right side
cover. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical
position.
2.
View the brake fluid through the reservoir. The fluid should
be clear and at a level between MIN and MAX. Add brake
fluid if necessary.
5/64-10/64 inch
(2-4 mm)
1.
Brake Linkage Rod Lock Nut
1
1.
Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
2.
MIN Fluid Level
3.
MAX Fluid Lever
1
2
3