Polaris 2008 Ranger Crew - Manual (Page 90)

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MAINTENANCE
Brakes
The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type brakes activated by the
brake pedal. See page 36.
Brake Fluid
Inspect the brake system rou-
tinely. Inspect the level of the
brake fluid before each opera-
tion.
Change the brake fluid every two
years and any time the fluid
becomes contaminated, the fluid
level is below the minimum, or if
the type and brand of the fluid in
the reservoir are unknown.
1. Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2. View the brake fluid level at
the reservoir under the hood.
The level should be between
the upper (MAX) and lower
(MIN) level lines.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the upper level line, add brake fluid to
the upper (MAX) line.
4. Apply the brake forcefully for a few seconds and check for fluid
leakage around the fittings.
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.