Brake System Maintenance; Brake Lever Travel; Brake Fluid; Brake Pad Replacement - Polaris 600 RUSH 2010 Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Brake Lever Travel

1/2 "(1.3 CM)
The gap between the brake lever and handlebar grip
should be equal to or more than 1/2
depressing the brake lever.
If the gap is less than 1/2
should be inspected and bled of any air within the fluid.

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.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can be indicated
through the sight glass on the cover. If the fluid is low
this sight glass will glow a brighter. color.
LOW

(1.3cm) when

(1.3cm), the brake system
FULL

Brake Pad Replacement

Brake pads need to be replaced if the thickness of the
friction material is less than 1/16" (.0625") / 1.5mm.
Brake Pad
1/16(.0625") / 1.5mm

THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Throttle Lever Free-Play

CAUTION
When adjusting throttle lever free-play, always verify the
engine RPM does not change while turning the
handlebars to the full left and full right positions.
= In. / mm.
Throttle Lever Free Play: .010
The inline adjuster should only be used to set free play and
to remove cable slack that occurs if the cable has
stretched over time.
ADJUSTER
LOCK NUT
Maintenance
 
-.030 (0.25-0.8mm)
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