Arctic Cat 2008 300 DVX Owner's Manual page 48

Active Riding
1. With the transmission in neutral, move the ATV forward and back
ward to check that the wheels roll freely. If the ATV will not roll, the
tires may be frozen to the ground or the brake pads
may be frozen to the discs.
2. If the tires are frozen to the ground, pour warm water around them
to melt the ice.
Before riding, manually move the ATV forward and backward to
make certain that all wheels roll freely.
3. If the brakes are frozen, take the ATV to a warmer area to thaw
out the brakes.
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Note:
After the brakes thaw, dry them by applying them several times while
riding slowly.
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes by pouring warm water on the
brake pads and housings.
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Note:
After riding through water, mud, snow, or slush, it is important to dry
both brake systems before parking the ATV
Go slowly and be extra careful when riding on snow-covered or
ice-covered terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions
when operating the ATV.
4. Practice driving in an open snow-covered or ice-covered area at
slow speeds before driving on snow-covered or ice-covered trails.
5. Learn how the ATV responds to steering and braking on the type of
terrain to be encountered on the ride.
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