2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 43

2006 Polaris Sawtooth Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Brakes WARNING Applying only one brake could cause loss of control and result in serious injury or death. Always apply both brakes at the same time. Brake Lever (Right) Squeeze the right brake lever (1) toward the handlebar to apply the hydraulic front wheel brakes. THIS LEVER DOES NOT APPLY THE REAR BRAKES. 1 WARNING Operating the ATV with a spongy brake lever can result in loss of braking, which could cause an accident. Never operate the ATV with a spongy-feeling brake lever. Always test front brake lever travel and master cylinder fluid level before riding. When squeezed, the lever should feel firm. Any sponginess would indicate a possible fluid leak or low master cylinder fluid level, which must be corrected before riding. Contact your dealer for proper diagnosis and repairs. Brake Lever (Left) Squeeze the left brake lever (2) toward the handlebar to apply the mechanical rear wheel brakes. THIS LEVER DOES NOT APPLY THE FRONT BRAKES. 2 40

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Brakes
WARNING
Applying only one brake could cause loss of control and result in
serious injury or death. Always apply both brakes at the same
time.
Brake Lever (Right)
Squeeze the right brake lever (1)
toward the handlebar to apply the
hydraulic front wheel brakes. THIS
LEVER DOES NOT APPLY THE
REAR BRAKES.
WARNING
Operating the ATV with a spongy brake lever can result in loss of
braking, which could cause an accident.
Never operate the ATV with a spongy-feeling brake lever.
Always test front brake lever travel and master cylinder fluid level
before riding. When squeezed, the lever should feel firm. Any
sponginess would indicate a possible fluid leak or low master cylinder
fluid level, which must be corrected before riding. Contact your dealer
for proper diagnosis and repairs.
Brake Lever (Left)
Squeeze the left brake lever (2)
toward the handlebar to apply the
mechanical rear wheel brakes. THIS
LEVER DOES NOT APPLY THE
FRONT BRAKES.
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