Emergency Stopping - Arctic Cat ZR 3000 Operator's Manual

If this occurs, the brake fluid requires
a cool-down period before the brakes
will again function properly. This
cool-down period will vary depending
upon the ambient air temperature and
the temperature of the brake fluid. If
loss of brakes has occurred because of
high fluid temperatures, do not oper-
ate the snowmobile until the cool-
down period has expired and brake
lever firmness has returned.
! WARNING
Excessive, repetitive
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
2. Be sure to maintain the brake fluid at
the proper level and take care not to
get any moisture in the system as
moisture in the brake fluid lowers the
boiling point. If the brake fluid is ever
boiled (by high speed stops or repeti-
tive use) or if moisture is allowed to
enter the system, it must be changed.
Never substitute or mix different types
or grades of brake fluid.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved DOT 4
brake fluid. Never substitute or mix
different types or grades of brake
fluid. Brake loss can result. Check
brake fluid level and pad wear before
each use. Brake loss can result in
severe injury or even death.
3. Never ride the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the
brake lever will cause the brake pads
to drag on the disc and may overheat
the brake fluid.
The brake lever lock is not a parking
brake and should not be applied for
periods exceeding 5 minutes. The
brake lever lock maintains the brake
lever in the compressed position and
maintains pressure against the brake
use of the
disc; however, after a period of time,
the pressure applied to the brake disc
may relax below the amount required
to hold the snowmobile stationary.

Emergency Stopping

There are several methods of stopping or
slowing the snowmobile under a variety
of situations. Identified in the following
chart are the ways a snowmobile may be
brought to a stop and the effectiveness
under normal conditions.
4. The brake lever lock is not a parking
brake and should not be applied for
periods exceeding
NEVER OPERATE THE SNOW-
MOBILE WITH THE BRAKE
LEVER LOCK ENGAGED.
! WARNING
5. Pumping the brake lever is permissi-
ble; however, if pumping the brake
lever more than twice is necessary to
obtain the necessary stopping power,
immediately take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the discre-
tion and expense of the snowmobile
owner.
6. When new brake pads are installed, a
"burnishing" process is required. Drive
the snowmobile slowly and compress
the brake lever several times until the
pads just start to heat up; then allow
them to thoroughly cool down. This
process stabilizes the pad material and
extends the life of the pads.
Item
Emergency Stop
Switch
Throttle/Ignition
Monitor Switch
Ignition Switch
Brake
5 minutes.
Function
interrupts ignition circuit
interrupts ignition circuit
interrupts ignition circuit
slows the drive system
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