2005 Polaris Touring Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 65

PRE-OPERATION CHECK Check Brakes Hoses and Connections Inspect all brake hoses and connections for dampness or stains from leaking or dried fluid. Tighten any leaking connections and replace components as necessary. 1 Brake Pads Look into the front brake caliper(s) from underneath to view the front pad friction material, and look into the rear brake caliper from behind to view the rear pad friction material. You should see at least 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of friction material on each of the brake pads. If in doubt, measure the remaining friction material. Replace brake pads having less than the specified amount of friction material at their thinnest point. 2 1. Front Brake Pad Friction Material 2. Rear Brake Pad Friction Material Check Throttle Control Grip and Cables 1. Rotate the throttle control grip. It should rotate smoothly from its rest position to its completely open position and back again. It should return to its rest position quickly when released. 2. Throttle freeplay, the amount of throttle control grip movement from the rest position to the point of cable resistance, should be 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm). 3. Adjust throttle cable freeplay if necessary (see page 105). 62 1/8-1/4 inch (3-6 mm)