Parking Brake - Polaris Sportsman 400 H.O. Owner's Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Parking Brake

Operating the ATV while the parking brake is engaged could result in an acci-
dent and serious injury or death. Always check to be sure the parking brake
is disengaged before operating.
Locking the Parking Brake
1. Place the transmission in
gear.
2. Squeeze and release the brake
lever two or three times, then
squeeze and hold.
3. Push the parking brake lock
forward to engage the lock.
4. Release the brake lever.
5. To release the parking brake lock, squeeze and release the brake
lever. It will return to its unlocked position.
Important Safeguards
• The parking brake may relax if left on for a long period of time.
Always block the wheels to prevent rolling.
• Always block the wheels on the downhill side of the ATV if leaving it
parked on a hill. Another option is to park the ATV in a sidehill posi-
tion.
• Never depend on the parking brake alone if the ATV is parked on a
hill. Always block the wheels to prevent rolling.
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