2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 44

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Brakes Foot Brake FEATURES AND CONTROLS The foot brake (1) is a mechanical rear wheel brake. The foot brake is located on the inside of the right footrest. Apply the brake with your right foot. This is identical to squeezing the left brake lever on the handlebar. NOTE: If the rear wheels slide while using the foot brake, reduce brake pedal pressure to brake the rear wheels without skidding. 1 WARNING Aggressively applying the rear brake when backing down a hill may cause rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or death. Use caution when applying the rear brake. Do not aggressively apply the rear brake when going forward. The rear wheels may skid and slide sideways, causing loss of control and serious injury or death. 41

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Brakes
Foot Brake
The foot brake (1) is a
mechanical rear wheel brake.
The foot brake is located on
the inside of the right
footrest. Apply the brake
with your right foot. This is
identical to squeezing the left
brake lever on the handlebar.
NOTE:
If the rear wheels
slide while using the
foot brake,
reduce
brake pedal pressure to
brake the rear wheels without skidding.
WARNING
Aggressively applying the rear brake when backing down a hill
may cause rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or
death.
Use caution when applying the rear brake. Do not aggressively
apply the rear brake when going forward. The rear wheels may
skid and slide sideways, causing loss of control and serious injury
or death.
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