Oil / Fuel Filter; Brake Lever Travel; Brake Fluid - Polaris 340 CLASSIC 2006 Manual

MAINTENANCE
• Oil tank vent restricted or kinked
• Defective pump

OIL / FUEL FILTER

CAUTION
The in tank fuel filter and fuel lines should be inspected
regularly. Special attention should be given to the fuel
line condition after periods of Summer storage. Normal
deterioration from weather and fuel can occur during
this storage period. Do not damage fuel lines when re-
moving them. If a fuel line has been damaged or kinked
it must be replaced.
NOTE: The direction of the arrow indicates the
direction of the flow through the filter. After
changing the oil filter, the oil injection system must
be bled of all trapped air. see "OIL PUMP
BLEEDING" on page 3.13.
Most models use an oil and fuel filters which are of a special
design and must not be substituted. These filters should be
changed and the oil and fuel lines should be inspected
annually or every 1000 miles (1600 km).
These filters may have an arrow on the filter or line. This
arrow is the direction of flow. Install accordingly.
EDGE models utilize a special oil filter that is built into the
oil sending unit located in the bottom of the oil tank. It should
be replaced every two years or 2400 miles (3862 km).
700/900 FUSION/RMK models use the in-line filter and
should be replaced every two years or 2400 miles (3862 km).
3.14

BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

The brake lever travel should have a clearance no less than 1/
2" (1.27cm) from the handlebar grip. Inspection should be
made with the lever firmly depressed. If the lever has less than
this amount you may need to bleed the brake system, see
"BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT & BLEEDING" on
page 8.3.

BRAKE FLUID

WARNING
Do not over fill the master cylinder. Fluid expansion
could cause brakes to lock, resulting in serious injury or
death. Once a bottle of brake fluid is opened, use what
is necessary and discard the rest. Do not store or use
a partial bottle of brake fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic,
meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. This
causes the boiling temperature of the brake fluid to
drop, leading to early brake fade and the possibility of
serious injury
Inspect the reservoir to be sure it contains the correct amount
of fluid. Use only Polaris DOT 4 high temperature brake fluid.
Change fluid every 2 years or whenever the fluid is dark or
contamination is suspected.