Foot Brake - Polaris Sportsman 500 HO International Owner's Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Foot Brake

The all-wheel foot brake is
located on the right footrest.
The foot brake operates both
front and rear brakes. Press the
brake pedal down with your
foot to apply the all-wheel
brakes.
If the rear wheels begin to skid
Foot Brake
or slide while using the foot
brake, reduce brake pressure.
Hand Brake Lever
The hand brake operates both front
and rear brakes. Squeeze the brake
lever toward the handlebar to apply
the all-wheel brakes.
If the rear wheels begin to skid or
slide while using the brake, reduce
lever pressure.
Aggressively applying the brakes when backing down a hill may cause rear
tipover. Aggressively applying the brakes while moving forward may cause the
rear wheels to skid and result in loss of control.
Read this owner's manual and understand the operation of all brake systems on
this vehicle. Always use caution whenever applying the brakes.
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