Use and Care Manual

LH400ATV-2B OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 08.0
7. CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
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toward the handlebar. The front and rear brakes are hydraulically activated
disc type brakes which are activate by one lever only.
Always test brake lever travel and reservoir fluid lever before riding. When
squeezed, the lever should feel firm. Any sponginess would indicate a possible
fluid leak or low master cylinder fluid lever which must be corrected before
riding. Contact your dealer for proper diagnosis and repair.
WARNING
Never operate the ATV with a spongy feeling brake pedal. operating the ATV
with a spongy brake pedal can result in loss of braking. Loss of braking could
cause an accident.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Squeeze the left hand brake lever two or three times and hold it.
2. Push the park brake lock (1) into the notches on the master cylinder body.
Release the brake lever.
3. To release the parking brake lock, squeeze the brake lever. It will return its
released position.
Important Safeguards