2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 83

2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Brakes Brake Inspection 1. Check the brake system for fluid leaks. 2. Check the brake pedal for excessive travel or a spongy feel. 3. Check the friction pads for wear, damage and looseness. 4. Inspect the brake disc spline and pad wear surface for excessive wear. 5. Change pads when worn to 3/64" (1 mm). 3/64" (1mm) Park Brake Inspection 1. Apply the brakes. 2. Pull the park brake lever downward as far as possible. 3. Check the vehicle for movement. The vehicle should not roll while parked. If the vehicle moves, adjust the park brake. Park Brake Release Park Brake Adjustment 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Shift the transmission to neutral. 3. Loosen or tighten the nuts on the lever end of the park brake cable as needed. 80

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
Brake Inspection
1.
Check the brake system for
fluid leaks.
2.
Check the brake pedal for
excessive travel or a spongy
feel.
3.
Check the friction pads for
wear, damage and looseness.
4.
Inspect the brake disc spline
and pad wear surface for
excessive wear.
5.
Change pads when worn to
3/64" (1 mm).
Park Brake Inspection
1.
Apply the brakes.
2.
Pull the park brake lever
downward as far as possible.
3.
Check the vehicle for move-
ment. The vehicle should not
roll while parked. If the
vehicle moves, adjust the
park brake.
Park Brake Adjustment
1.
Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
3.
Loosen or tighten the nuts on the lever end of the park brake cable
as needed.
3/64" (1mm)
Park Brake
Release