2016 Polaris Phoenix 200 Owners Manual - Page 67
2016 Polaris Phoenix 200 Manual
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MAINTENANCE Brakes Rear Brake Adjustments The rear (left lever) brakes 2 1/2" (65 mm) are mechanical brakes, activated by moving the brake lever toward the handlebar. The foot brake is also a mechanical rear brake. Adjust the rear brakes when brake lever travel reaches 2 1/2" (65 mm). Always adjust the brakes when there is no longer sufficient stopping ability at the specified lever travel setting. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Block the front wheels. 3. Place the transmission in neutral. 4. Using suitable stands, elevate the rear of the vehicle so the rear wheels are slightly off the ground. 5. Slowly tighten the hand Foot Brake Hand Brake brake wing nut while Wing Nut Wing Nut rotating the rear wheels with your hand. When you begin to feel resistance (drag) in the wheel rotation, loosen the wing nut one full turn. 6. Slowly tighten the foot brake wing nut until the foot brake lever arm begins to move. Loosen the wing nut 1/2 turn so it doesn't influence the hand brake adjustment. 7. Test the hand brake and the foot brake for proper operation. 63