Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL User Manual

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BRAKES
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9923523 - 2012 RANGER RZR 570 Service Manual
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BRAKE BLEEDING / FLUID CHANGE
NOTE: When b leeding t he brakes or replacing t he
fluid always start with the f urthest c aliper f rom t he
master cylinder.
1. Clean master cylinder reservoir cover thoroughly and
r
emove the cover.
2. If changing fluid, remove old fluid from reservoir with
a
Mity Vac™ pump or similar tool.
3. Add brake fluid to the indicated MAX level of reservoir.
4. Begin bleeding pr ocedure wit h th e ca liper th at is
far
thest from the ma ster cylin der. Install a b ox end
wrench on caliper bleeder screw. Attach a clean, clear
hose to fitting an d place the othe r end in a cle an
container. Be sure the hose fits tightly on fitting.
5. Have an a ssistant slowly pump fo ot pe dal u ntil
pr
essure builds and holds.
6. Hold brake pedal on to maintain pedal pressure, and
o
pen bleeder screw. Close bleeder screw and release
foot pedal.
NOTE: Do not release foo t peda l before bleeder
s
crew is t ight or air may b e d rawn in to ma ster
cylinder.
7. Repeat procedure until clean fluid appears in bleeder
h
ose and all air ha s be en purged. Add fluid as
necessary to maintain level in reservoir.
8. Tighten bleeder screw securely and remove bleeder
h
ose. Torque bleeder screw to 47 in. lbs. (5.3 Nm).
9. Repeat procedure Ste ps 5 - 8 fo r the r emaining
calipers.
10. Add brake fluid to MAX level inside reservoir.
11. Install master cylinder reservoir cover.
12. Field te st ma chine at low spe ed before p utting in to
se
rvice. Check fo r pr oper br aking action and pedal
reserve. With p edal fir mly app lied, pe dal r eserve
should be no less than 1/2"(1.3 cm).
13. Check brake system for fluid leaks.
CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses.
CAUTION
Brake fluid will damage finished surfaces. Do not
allow brake fluid to come in contact with finished
surfaces. This procedure should be used to
change fluid or bleed brakes during
regular maintenance.
Mity Vac™ (PN 2870975)
Polaris DOT 4 Brake Fluid
(PN 2872189)
Master Cylinder
Remove
Cover
CAUTION
Maintain at least 1/2"(1.27 cm) of brake fluid in
the reservoir to prevent air from
entering the master cylinder.
Master Cylinder Fluid Level
Between the MIN and MAX line shown on the
reservoir.

Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English