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Maintenance – Polaris Offroad Vehicle User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Auxiliary Brake Adjustment (Cont.)

Polaris ATVs have two different types of auxiliary brake adjustment. Consult your

owner’s manual supplement to determine what type your machine has and adjust

accordingly.
1. Type I: If adjustment is neces-

sary turn adjuster bolt (A) clock-

wise until disc rotation becomes

difficult. Turn adjuster bolt coun-

terclockwise until brake engage-

ment starts at approximately 1/2

of the total pedal travel (See Il-

lustration).

2. Type II:If adjustment is neces-

sary, loosen jam nut (A) and turn

adjuster bolt (B) clockwise until

disc rotation becomes difficult.

Turn adjuster bolt counterclock-

wise until brake engagement

starts at approximately 1/2 of the

total pedal travel (See Illustra-

tion). Lock the locknut.

3. Check the auxiliary brake deflec-

tion daily.

Side View

Auxiliary Brake Adjustment - Type I

A

A

B

Side View

Auxiliary Brake Adjustment - Type II