Arctic Cat S2009F5DFCUSG Operator's Manual page 58

2. If the brake fluid is not visible in
the sight glass, remove the reser-
voir cover and add Arctic Cat
approved brake fluid until the fluid
is at the recommended level.
Install and secure the reservoir
cover. Do not allow moisture to
contaminate the brake system.
! CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do
not spill brake fluid on any surface
of the snowmobile.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the brake fluid res-
ervoir. Overfilling the reservoir
may cause the brake system to
hydraulically lock. Use only Arctic
Cat approved brake fluid. Never
substitute or mix different types or
grades of brake fluid. Brake loss
can result. Brake loss can result in
severe injury or even death.
Changing Brake Fluid
The brake fluid must be changed on a
regular basis and whenever the brake
fluid has been overheated or contami-
nated. The brake fluid should be
changed every 1000 miles or at the end
of the snowmobiling season, which-
ever occurs first. Take the snowmobile
to an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for this service. This service
is at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
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Checking Brake Lever
Travel
Before each use, check the brake lever
travel using the following procedure:
1. Compress the brake lever fully.
 NOTE: Do not pump the brake
lever as it will produce an inaccu-
rate reading.
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2. Measure the distance between the
brake lever and the handlebar. The
distance must be greater than 2.54
cm (1 in.).
3. If the resultant distance is less than
specified, take the snowmobile to
an authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the dis-
cretion and expense of the snow-
mobile owner.
Do not operate the snowmobile if
the compressed distance between
the brake lever and the handlebar
is less than 2.54 cm (1 in.). Brake
loss may occur. Brake loss can
result in severe personal injury.
Bleeding Brake System
If the brake lever feels spongy when
applied, the brake system may need to
be bled. To bleed the brake, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
! WARNING
MAINTENANCE
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