Polaris Sportsman 450 2021 Owner's Manual page 42

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE LEVER
Operating the ATV with a spongy brake lever can result in loss of braking,
which could cause an accident. Never operate the ATV with a spongy-feeling
brake lever. Always contact your dealer for service before operating the
Squeeze the brake lever
handlebar to apply the front and rear
brakes. These brakes are hydraulically
activated disc type brakes that are
activated by only one lever. Always test
brake lever travel and master cylinder
fluid level before riding. When
squeezed, the lever should feel firm.
Any sponginess would indicate a
possible fluid leak or low master
cylinder fluid level, which must be
corrected before riding. Contact your
POLARIS dealer or other qualified
service facility for proper diagnosis and
repairs.
MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE FLUID
An over-full master cylinder may cause brake drag or brake lock-up, which
could result in an accident. Maintain brake fluid at the recommended level. Do
Check the brake fluid in the master cylinder before each ride.
1. Position the ATV on a level surface.
2. Position the handlebars so the
master cylinder
3. View the brake fluid level through
the indicator window
the master cylinder. The eye will
appear dark when the fluid level is
full. When fluid is low, the eye will be
clear.
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