2015 Polaris Sportsman 850 Owners Manual - Page 32

2015 Polaris Sportsman 850 Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Auxiliary Foot Brake WARNING Never back down a hill. Applying the auxiliary brake when backing down a hill may cause rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or death. Use caution when applying the auxiliary brake. Do not aggressively apply the auxiliary brake when going forward. The rear wheels may skid and slide sideways, causing loss of control and serious injury or death. The auxiliary brake system is intended to be used as a backup for the main brake system. Should the main system fail, use the auxiliary foot brake. The auxiliary foot brake is located on the inside of the right footrest. Operate this brake with your right foot. If the rear wheels slide while using the auxiliary brake, reduce brake pedal pressure to brake the rear wheels without skidding. Auxiliary Foot Brake Brake Fluid Level Check the brake fluid level frequently for the auxiliary brake system. The reservoir is located under the access panel in the front compartment. Maintain the fluid level between the maximum and minimum marks. Use DOT 4 brake fluid only. Brake Fluid Reservoir 30

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Auxiliary Foot Brake
Never back down a hill. Applying the auxiliary brake when backing down a hill
may cause rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or death.
Use caution when applying the auxiliary brake. Do not aggressively apply the
auxiliary brake when going forward. The rear wheels may skid and slide
sideways, causing loss of control and serious injury or death.
The auxiliary brake system is
intended to be used as a backup
for the main brake system. Should
the main system fail, use the
auxiliary foot brake.
The auxiliary foot brake is located
on the inside of the right footrest.
Operate this brake with your right
foot.
If the rear wheels slide while using
the auxiliary brake,
reduce
brake
pedal pressure to brake the rear
wheels without skidding.
Brake Fluid Level
Check the brake fluid level
frequently for the auxiliary brake
system. The reservoir is located
under the access panel in the front
compartment.
Maintain the fluid level between
the maximum and minimum
marks. Use DOT 4 brake fluid
only.
WARNING
Auxiliary
Foot Brake
Brake Fluid
Reservoir