2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 42

2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Manual

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Parking Brake FEATURES AND CONTROLS WARNING Operating the ATV while the parking brake is engaged could result in an accident and serious injury or death. Always check to be sure the parking brake is disengaged before operating. Locking the Parking Brake 1. Squeeze and release the brake lever two or three times, then squeeze and hold. 2. Push the parking brake lock forward to engage the lock. 3. Release the brake lever. 4. To release the parking brake lock, squeeze and release the brake lever. It will return to its unlocked position. Important Safeguards • The parking brake may relax if left on for a long period of time. Always block the wheels to prevent rolling. • Always block the wheels on the downhill side of the ATV if leaving it parked on a hill. Another option is to park the ATV in a sidehill position. • Never depend on the parking brake alone if the ATV is parked on a hill. Always block the wheels to prevent rolling. 39

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Parking Brake
Locking the Parking Brake
1.
Squeeze and release the brake
lever two or three times, then
squeeze and hold.
2.
Push the parking brake lock
forward to engage the lock.
3.
Release the brake lever.
4.
To release the parking brake
lock, squeeze and release the
brake lever. It will return to
its unlocked position.
Important Safeguards
The parking brake may relax if left on for a long period of time.
Always block the wheels to prevent rolling.
Always block the wheels on the downhill side of the ATV if leaving it
parked on a hill. Another option is to park the ATV in a sidehill posi-
tion.
Never depend on the parking brake alone if the ATV is parked on a
hill. Always block the wheels to prevent rolling.
WARNING
Operating the ATV while the parking brake is engaged could result in an
accident and serious injury or death. Always check to be sure the parking
brake is disengaged before operating.