Polaris 2018 Tractor Sportsman XP 1000 / Touring 1000 / Scrambler XP 1000

User Manual - Page 43

For TRACTOR SPORTSMAN XP 1000 / TOURING 1000 / SCRAMBLER XP 1000.

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AUXILIARY FOOT BRAKE
WARNING
Never back down a hill. Applying the auxiliary brake when backing down a hill
may cause rear tipover, which could result in serious injury or death.
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
q
.
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 frequently for the auxiliary brake system. The
reservoir is located under the front storage box.
Maintain the fluid level between the maximum and minimum marks. Use DOT 4
brake fluid only.
OPERATOR PRESENCE DETECTION
This vehicle is equipped with a feature that detects operator presence on the
vehicle. If the system does not detect operator presence under certain
conditions, an alert will sound and the rider information center will display “Shift
to Park”.
WARNING
Disconnecting the tether switch will NOT stop a running engine. The purpose of
the tether switch connection is to help ensure that an operator is on board and
in control of the vehicle while the engine is running.
The alert and message will occur under either of the following two conditions:
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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