Master Cylinder Assembly; Accelerator Pedal - Arctic Cat Prowler Service Manual

Master Cylinder
Assembly
NOTE: The master cylinder is a non-serviceable
component; it must be replaced as an assembly.
REMOVING
1. Slide a piece of flexible tubing over one of the
wheel bleeder valves and direct the other end into
a container. Remove the reservoir cover; then open
the bleeder valve. Allow the brake fluid to drain
until the reservoir is empty.
2. Remove the cotter pin and pivot pin from the
yoke; then remove two cap screws and flange nuts
securing the master cylinder assembly to the
frame.
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3. Remove the oil bolt securing the banjo-fittings to
the master cylinder; then remove the master cylin-
der. Discard the three crush washers.
! CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not spill brake
fluid on any surface of the vehicle.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the master cylinder push rod and clevis for
wear, bending, or elongation of clevis holes.
2. Inspect the push rod boot for tears or deterioration.
3. Inspect the reservoir for cracks and leakage.
4. Inspect the brake hose for cracks and deterioration
and the condition of the banjo-fittings.
INSTALLING
1. Place the master cylinder into position; then using
three new crush washers, secure the two banjo fit-
tings to the master cylinder. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
2. Secure the master cylinder assembly to the frame
with two cap screws and two flange nuts. Tighten
to 25 ft-lb.
3. Install the pivot pin and secure with a new cotter
pin.
4. Fill the master cylinder and bleed the brake system
(see Section 2).

Accelerator Pedal

REMOVING
To remove the accelerator pedal, dislodge the throttle
cable holding grommet from the actuator arm; then
remove two torx-head screws and nuts securing the
accelerator pedal assembly to the splash panel and
remove the accelerator pedal.
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