Hydraulic Hand Brake; Brake Fluid; Brake Lever Lock; Brake Hoses - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Hydraulic Hand Brake

! WARNING
Be sure to inspect the hydraulic
brake system before
Always maintain brakes according to
the Maintenance Schedule.

Brake Fluid

Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. If the level in the reser-
voir is not visible in the sight glass, add
DOT 4 brake fluid.
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NOTE: If the sight glass appears
dark, there is a sufficient amount of
fluid in the reservoir.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill any fluid when
filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe
away spilled fluid immediately.

Brake Lever Lock

Check to make sure the brake lever lock
engages properly and that the brake
(when engaged) locks the wheels.
1. Pump the brake lever 2 or 3 times.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Attempt to push the ATV.
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NOTE: The brake lever lock must
lock the wheels. If it doesn't, take the
ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer for service.

Brake Hoses

each use.
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake
hoses for cracks or other damage. If
found, take the ATV to an authorized
Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have the brake
hoses replaced.

Brake Pads

The clearance between the brake pads
and brake discs is adjusted automatically
as the brake pads wear. The only mainte-
nance that is required is replacement of
the brake pads when they show excessive
wear. Check the thickness of each of the
brake pads as follows:
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake
pad.
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3. If thickness of either brake pad is less
than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the ATV
to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer to have brake pads replaced.
4. Install the wheel and tighten using a
crisscross pattern in 20 ft-lb incre-
ments to 40 ft-lb (steel wheels) or 80
ft-lb (aluminum wheels).

Rear Foot Brake

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The rear foot brake must be maintained
to be fully functional.
! WARNING
Be sure to inspect the rear foot brake
system before each use. Always
maintain brakes according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
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