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2. Measure the distance between the brake lever and
the handlebar. The distance must be greater than
2.54 cm (1 in.).
3. If the resultant distance is less than specified, it
must be adjusted.
! WARNING
Do not operate the snowmobile if the compressed dis-
tance between the brake lever and the handlebar is
less than 2.54 cm (1 in.). Brake loss may occur. Brake
loss can result in severe personal injury.
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
If the brake lever feels spongy when applied, the brake
system may need to be bled. To bleed the brake, use
the following procedure:
1. Remove the reservoir cover and fill the reservoir
to the high mark with Arctic Cat approved brake
fluid.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not spill brake fluid
on any surface of the snowmobile.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved brake fluid. Any substi-
tute may result in a loss of brakes.
2. Slide a piece of flexible tubing over the ball of the
bleeder valve and direct the other end into a con-
tainer.
3. Slowly compress the brake lever and hold. Open
the bleeder valve to release the fluid and air. When
the fluid stops, close the bleeder valve; then
release the brake lever.
4. Repeat step 3 until the brake fluid flows free of air
bubbles.
NOTE: It may be necessary to refill the reservoir
during the bleeding process.
5. When the brake fluid is free of all air and the brake
lever feels firm when compressed, fill the reser-
voir to a level just below the high mark; then
install and secure the cover. Remove the tube from
the bleeder valve.
CHECKING/CHANGING BRAKE
740-159B
PADS
The condition of the brake pads must be checked daily
and changed if worn or damaged. To check and change
the brake pads, use the following procedure.
1. Measure the width of both brake pads. The brake
pad width must be greater than 3.2 mm (0.125 in.).
If the brake pad width is less than specified,
replacement of both pads is necessary. Follow
steps 2-6 to replace brake pads.
2. Remove the pin securing the brake pads to the cal-
iper assembly.
3. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover; then
remove most of the brake fluid from the reservoir.
Replace the cover.
NOTE: The above procedure will allow room for
the fluid from the caliper when the pistons are
pushed into the caliper for installing new brake
pads. Replacing the cover will prevent fluid spill-
age.
4. Using a pair of pliers, pull one brake pad out of the
caliper assembly.
NOTE: Changing one pad at a time will prevent
one piston from pushing out the other piston from
the caliper.
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5. Using a flat-blade tool, slowly and carefully push
the piston into the caliper.
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