Maintenance, Brakes, Nbrake fluid – Polaris IQ Turbo Dragon User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Brakes

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Brake Fluid

WARNING! After opening a bottle of brake fluid, always discard any unused

portion. Never store or use a partial bottle. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it

rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. The moisture causes the boiling

temperature of the brake fluid to drop, which can lead to early brake fade and

the possibility of accident or severe injury.

The brake fluid level can be seen

through a plastic sight glass in the

brake reservoir. If the fluid is suffi-

cient, the sight glass will be black. If

the sight glass is any color other than

black, add brake fluid.
Keep the master cylinder cover free

of dirt and debris. The vent slits allow

for diaphragm movement, and if they

become plugged, movement of brake

fluid below the diaphragm may be

restricted, altering brake function.
We recommend the use of Polaris DOT 4 high temperature brake fluid.

See page 135 for the part numbers of Polaris products.

NOTICE: Brake fluid will damage decals, paint and some plastics. Always wipe

up spills immediately.

Replace brake fluid at least every two years.

Sight Glass

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