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Features and controls, Auxiliary foot brake – Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring EPS User Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Auxiliary Foot Brake

Aggressively applying the auxiliary brake when backing down a hill may cause

rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or death. Never back down a hill.
Use caution when applying the auxiliary brake. Do not aggressively apply the

auxiliary brake when going forward. The rear wheels may skid and slide

sideways, causing loss of control and serious injury or death.

The auxiliary brake system is

intended to be used as a backup for

the main brake system. Should the

main system fail, use the auxiliary

foot brake.
The auxiliary foot brake is located

on the inside of the right footrest.

Operate this brake with your right

foot.
If the rear wheels slide while using

the auxiliary brake, reduce brake

pedal pressure to brake the rear

wheels without skidding.
Brake Fluid Level
Check the brake fluid level fre-

quently for the auxiliary brake sys-

tem. Access the reservoir under the

front box. See page 36.
Maintain the fluid level between

the maximum and minimum marks.

Use DOT 4 brake fluid only.

NOTICE: Do not use ADC fluid in the

brake fluid reservoir. ADC

fluid will damage the rubber

components of the brake

system.

WARNING

Auxiliary

Foot Brake

Brake Fluid

Reservoir