Brake System - Arctic Cat ZR 5000 Operator's Manual

Brake System

Arctic Cat recommends that the brake
system (brake lever, fluid reservoir, hose,
caliper, pads, and brake disc) be checked
daily for fluid leakage, wear, or damage
and for proper operation. Also, the brake
fluid level must be checked every time
before starting the engine.
! WARNING
DO NOT operate the snowmobile
when the brake lever lock is engaged
or when any component in the brake
system is damaged,
adjusted improperly. If the snowmo-
bile is operated and the brake system
is not functioning properly, severe
personal injury could result.
Checking/Adding Brake
Fluid
1. With the brake fluid reservoir in a
level position and
removed, check the fluid level. The
brake fluid level must be at the high
brake fluid mark in the reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid is below the high
brake fluid mark, add Arctic Cat
approved DOT 4 brake fluid until
the fluid is at the recommended
level. Install and secure the reservoir
cover. Do not allow moisture to con-
taminate the brake system.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not
spill brake fluid on any surface of the
snowmobile.
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! WARNING
Do not overfill the brake fluid reser-
voir. Overfilling the reservoir may
cause the brake system to hydrauli-
cally lock. Use only Arctic Cat
approved DOT 4 brake fluid. Never
substitute or mix different types or
grades of brake fluid. Brake loss can
result. Brake loss can result in severe
injury or even death.
Changing Brake Fluid
The brake fluid must be changed on a
regular basis and whenever the brake
worn, or
fluid has been overheated or contami-
nated. The brake fluid should be changed
every 1000 miles or at the end of the
snowmobiling season, whichever occurs
first. Take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
this service. This service is at the discre-
tion and expense of the snowmobile
owner.
the cover
Checking Brake Lever
Travel
Before each use, check the brake lever
travel using the following procedure:
1. Compress the brake lever fully.
NOTE: Do not pump the brake
lever as it will produce an inaccurate
reading.
2. Measure the distance between the
brake lever and the handlebar. The
distance must be greater than 2.54
cm (1 in.).
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3. If the resultant distance is less than
specified, take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for service. If not under war-
ranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile owner.
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