Braking - Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
It is extremely important that the
engine is properly warmed up
before subjecting the engine to high
speed operation or heavy loads. The
engine should be allowed to idle at
least 3-4 minutes before it is oper-
ated at more than 1/2 throttle. In
extremely cold
warm-up time will be longer. Cold
seizure and piston scuffing caused
by insufficient warm-up will not be
covered by warranty. Also, do not
idle the engine for excessively long
periods of time.
10. Flooding — On the Bearcat 570/
T570 models if the engine does
not start when the choke is being
used but seems ready to start,
move the choke lever to the OFF
position. Engage the brake lever
lock; then compress the throttle
control lever fully and try to start
the engine. When the engine starts,
release the throttle control lever
immediately. After the warm-up,
release the brake lever lock.
 NOTE: Continued choking will
cause the engine to flood more.
 NOTE: On the Bearcat 570/T570
models if the engine fails to start
during the attempt with the throttle
control lever compressed, remove
the spark plugs and clean and dry
them thoroughly or install a new
set of properly gapped, recom-
mended spark plugs.
11. Flooding — On the Bearcat Z1 XT/
TZ1 models if the engine does not
start but seems ready to start,
engage the brake lever lock; then
compress the throttle control lever
fully and try to start the engine.
When the engine starts, release the
throttle control lever immediately.
After the warm-up, release the
brake lever lock.
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conditions, the
 NOTE: On the Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
models if spark plugs must be
replaced, take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for inspection and ser-
vice. This service
discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
12. To shut off the engine, turn the
ignition key to the OFF position or
push the emergency stop switch to
the DOWN position.
CAUTION
On the Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1 models,
always turn the ignition switch key
to the OFF position when the
snowmobile is not being used.
Leaving the ignition switch in the
ON position will result in discharg-
ing the battery and possible dam-
age to the battery.

BRAKING

The following items are items that the
operator must be familiar with when
operating this snowmobile and its
hydraulic brake system. Important
additional information on the proper
maintenance of the brake system is
found in the maintenance section of
this manual.
1. Use the brakes wisely. Each time
the brakes are applied in all
hydraulic brake systems (including
automotive applications), heat is
transferred to the brake fluid. The
amount of heat transferred during
high speed stops and/or repetitive
use may be high enough to boil the
brake fluid and cause the brakes to
either fade or may cause an unex-
pected loss of brakes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
is at the