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return to its released position.
Important Safeguards
• The parking brake may relax when left on for a long period time. This could
cause an accident.
• Do not leave the vehicle on a hill depending on the parking brake for more than
five minutes.
• Always block the downhill side of the wheels if leaving the ATV on a hill or park
the ATV in a side hill position.
Auxiliary Brake Operation
WARNING
Use caution when
applying the auxiliary
brake. Do not
aggressively apply the
auxiliary brake when
going forward or the rear
wheels may skid and
slide sideways causing
loss of control.
WARNING
Aggressively applying
the auxiliary brake when backing down a hill may cause the ATV to become
unstable and tip over.
Your ATV has an auxiliary brake, provided as a safety feature, which operates a
rear brake on your unit. Step on the pedal located on the right footboard to operate
the auxiliary brake. The auxiliary brake is intended as a backup to the main brake
system in the event the main system becomes inoperative.
Brake Fluid Levels
WARNING
Once a bottle of brake fluid is opened, use what is necessary and discard the rest.
Do not store or use a partial bottle of brake fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic,
meaning that it rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. This causes the boiling
temperature of the brake fluid to drop, which can lead to early brake fade and the
possibility of severe injury.
Auxiliary Brake
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