Braking - Arctic Cat CFR 800 2010 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
On the F-Series Z1/Z1 Turbo mod-
els, always turn the ignition switch
key to the OFF position when the
snowmobile is not being used.
Leaving the ignition switch in the
ON position will result in discharg-
ing the battery and possible dam-
age to the battery.

BRAKING

The following items are items that the
operator must be familiar with when
operating this snowmobile and its
hydraulic brake system. Important
additional information on the proper
maintenance of the brake system is
found in the maintenance section of
this manual.
1. Use the brakes wisely. Each time
the brakes are applied in all
hydraulic brake systems (including
automotive applications), heat is
transferred to the brake fluid. The
amount of heat transferred during
high speed stops and/or repetitive
use may be high enough to boil the
brake fluid and cause the brakes to
either fade or may cause an unex-
pected loss of brakes.
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 tempera-
tures, do not operate the snowmo-
bile until the cool-down period has
expired and brake lever firmness
has returned.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
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 sys-
tem as moisture in the brake fluid
lowers the boiling point. If the
brake fluid is ever boiled (by high
speed stops or repetitive 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
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.
4. The brake lever lock is not a park-
ing brake and should not be
applied for periods exceeding 5
minutes. NEVER OPERATE THE
SNOWMOBILE
BRAKE
ENGAGED.
WITH
LEVER LOCK
THE
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