Break-In Procedure - Arctic Cat ATV 2005 Operator's Manual

Allow the engine to cool before filling
the gas tank. Care must be taken not to
overfill the tank. If overfilled, gas may
leak onto the engine creating a fire haz-
ard.
! WARNING
Do not over-flow gasoline when fill-
ing the gas tank. A fire hazard could
materialize. Always allow the engine
to cool before filling the gas tank.
Tighten the gas tank cap securely after
filling the tank.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the gas tank.

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

New ATV's and renewed ATV engines
require a "break-in" period. The first
month is most critical to the life of this
ATV. Proper operation during this
break-in period will help assure maxi-
mum life and performance from the
ATV.
During the first 10 hours of operation,
always use less than ½ throttle. Varying
the engine RPM during the break-in
period allows the components to "load"
(aiding the engine/transmission com-
ponent mating process) and then
"unload" (allowing components to
cool). Although it is essential to place
some stress on the engine components
during break-in, care should be taken
not to overload the engine too often.
Do not pull a trailer during the break-in
period.
When the engine starts, allow it to
warm up properly. Idle the engine sev-
eral minutes until the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
Do not idle the engine for excessively
long periods of time.
BRAKE PADS MUST BE BUR-
NISHED TO ACHIEVE FULL BRAK-
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ING EFFECTIVENESS.
Braking distance will be extended
until brake pads are properly bur-
nished.
TO PROPERLY
BRAKES, USE FOLLOWING PRO-
CEDURE:
• Choose an area sufficiently large
to safely accelerate ATV to 30
mph and to brake to a stop.
• Accelerate to 30 mph; then com-
press brake lever to decelerate
to 0-5 mph.
• Repeat procedure 5 times until
brakes are burnished.
Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a
sudden stop will be required until
the brake pads are properly bur-
nished.
After the completion of the break-in
period, the engine oil and oil filter
should be changed. Other maintenance
after break-in should include checking
of all prescribed adjustments and tight-
ening of all fasteners. At the discretion
and expense of the owner/operator, the
ATV may be taken to an authorized
Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this initial
service.
! CAUTION
BURNISH
! WARNING
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