2011 Polaris Cross Roads Owners Manual - Page 76

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Maintenance Front Brake Lever 1. See page 33 for front brake lever reach adjustments. 2. Lubricate the pivot bushing at the intervals recommended in the periodic maintenance table beginning on page 55. Also lubricate any time binding is evident. Use VICTORY All Purpose Grease or equivalent. 3. Inspect brake pads as outlined on page 41. Brake Lever Bushing Front Brake Fluid Change the brake fluid at the intervals recommended in the periodic maintenance table beginning on page 55. 1. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. Position the handlebars so that the fluid reservoir is level. Wipe the fluid container and the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth. 2. If the fluid level is low, inspect brake pads as outlined on page 41. If pads are not worn beyond the service limit, inspect the brake system for leaks. 3. To add fluid, remove the three reservoir cover screws. Remove the cover and diaphragm. Carefully add fluid to the top of the sight glass. Do not overfill. Reinstall the diaphragm, cover and screws. Torque: 25 in-lbs (3 Nm) Maximum Level Minimum Level 4. Wipe away any fluid spills. Check for signs of brake fluid leaks around hoses, fittings, reservoir, and brake calipers. Check for deterioration of hoses. Brake Disc Inspection / Cleaning 1. Inspect brake pads as outlined on page 41. 2. Inspect brake discs for nicks, scratches, cracks or other damage. Inspect the thickness of each brake disc at four or more locations around the disc. If any disc is worn to the minimum thickness at the thinnest point, or if a disc is damaged, see your VICTORY dealer for replacement. 3. Clean discs if minor squeaks develop due to dirt or dust. Apply VICTORY Brake Cleaner (P/N 2872191) to a clean shop towel and wipe disc. DO NOT allow brake cleaner to contact painted or plastic parts. Read all precautions on the label. Minimum Thickness Front: 4.5 mm Rear: 6.5 mm 72

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Maintenance
Front Brake Lever
1.
See page 33 for front brake lever reach adjustments.
2.
Lubricate the pivot bushing at the intervals recom-
mended in the periodic maintenance table beginning
on page 55. Also lubricate any time binding is evi-
dent. Use VICTORY All Purpose Grease or equiva-
lent.
3.
Inspect brake pads as outlined on page 41.
Front Brake Fluid
Change the brake fluid at the intervals recommended in
the periodic maintenance table beginning on page 55.
1.
Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully
upright position. Position the handlebars so that the
fluid reservoir is level. Wipe the fluid container and
the area around the reservoir cover with a clean
cloth.
2.
If the fluid level is low, inspect brake pads as out-
lined on page 41. If pads are not worn beyond the
service limit, inspect the brake system for leaks.
3.
To add fluid, remove the three reservoir cover
screws. Remove the cover and diaphragm. Carefully
add fluid to the top of the sight glass.
Do not over-
fill.
Reinstall the diaphragm, cover and screws.
Torque:
25 in-lbs (3 Nm)
4.
Wipe away any fluid spills. Check for signs of brake fluid leaks around hoses, fittings,
reservoir, and brake calipers. Check for deterioration of hoses.
Brake Disc Inspection / Cleaning
1.
Inspect brake pads as outlined on page 41.
2.
Inspect brake discs for nicks, scratches, cracks or
other damage. Inspect the thickness of each brake
disc at four or more locations around the disc. If
any disc is worn to the minimum thickness at the
thinnest point, or if a disc is damaged, see your
VICTORY dealer for replacement.
3.
Clean discs if minor squeaks develop due to dirt or
dust. Apply VICTORY Brake Cleaner (P/N
2872191) to a clean shop towel and wipe disc. DO
NOT allow brake cleaner to contact painted or
plastic parts. Read all precautions on the label.
Brake Lever Bushing
Minimum Level
Maximum Level
Minimum Thickness
Front: 4.5 mm
Rear: 6.5 mm