2015 Polaris Sportsman ETX Owners Manual - Page 32

2015 Polaris Sportsman ETX 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. Since this is a rear brake only, it will not be as effective as the all wheel single lever system. 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 seat on the left side of the vehicle. Maintain the fluid level between the maximum and minimum marks. Auxiliary Foot Brake Foot 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. Since this is a rear brake only, it will not be as effective as the all
wheel single lever system.
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 seat on the left side of
the vehicle. Maintain the fluid
level between the maximum and
minimum marks.
WARNING
Auxiliary Foot Brake
Foot Brake Fluid
Reservoir