Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 58)

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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Auxiliary Brake
Your Polaris ATV has an auxiliary brake provided as a safety fea-
ture. It is located on the inside of the right floor board and is oper-
ated by the right foot. It is intended as a backup to the main brake
system, especially if the main system becomes inoperative.
If the rear wheels slide, reduce brake pedal pressure to brake the
rear wheels without skidding. Aggressively applying the rear brake
when backing down a hill may cause rear tip over.
Brake Fluid Level
It will be necessary to check the brake fluid level for the auxiliary
brake system. The reservoir is located under the seat or near the
foot brake. The fluid should be kept between the maximum and
minimum marks.
Use caution when applying the auxiliary brake. Do not aggres-
sively apply the auxiliary brake when going forward or the rear
wheels may skid and slide sideways causing loss of control.
Auxiliary
Brake
Pedal