Arctic Cat Crossfire 700 EFI (EB) 2006 Operator's Manual page 30

! WARNING
Do not operate the snowmobile if
t h e c o m p r e s s e d
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 per-
sonal 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 following procedure:
NOTE: The brake system may
be bled by the snowmobile owner
if qualified. If the owner does not
feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this ser-
vice.
1. Remove the reservoir cover and
fill the reservoir to the high
mark with Arctic Cat approved
brake fluid.
! CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive.
Do not spill brake fluid on any
surface of the snowmobile.
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved
brake fluid. Any substitute may
result in a loss of brakes.
2. Slide a piece of flexible tubing
over the ball of the bleeder
valve and direct the other end
into a container.
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3. Slowly compress the brake
l e v e r a n d h o l d . O p e n t h e
bleeder valve to release the
fluid and air. When the fluid
stops, close the bleeder valve;
then release the brake lever.
4. Repeat step 3 until the brake
fluid flows free of air bubbles.
NOTE: It may be necessary to
refill the reservoir during the
bleeding process.
5. When the brake fluid is free of
all air and the brake lever feels
firm when compressed, fill the
reservoir to a level just below
the high mark; then install and
secure the cover. Remove the
tube from the bleeder valve.
Checking/Changing Brake Pads
The condition of the brake pads
must be checked daily and changed
if worn or damaged. To check and
change the brake pads, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
NOTE: The brake pads may be
c h a n g e d by t h e s n ow m o b i l e
owner if qualified. If the owner
does not feel qualified, take the
snowmobile to an authorized Arc-
tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this
service.
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