Hydraulic Hand Brake; Brake Fluid; Brake Lever Lock; Brake Hoses - Arctic Cat XR 500 Operator's Manual

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NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the
use of genuine Arctic Cat lubricants.
6. Install the filler plugs.

Hydraulic Hand Brake

! WARNING
Be sure to inspect the hydraulic
brake system
Always maintain brakes according to
the Maintenance Schedule.

Brake Fluid

Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. If the level in the reser-
voir is not visible in the sight glass, add
DOT 4 brake fluid.
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NOTE: If the sight glass appears
dark, there is a sufficient amount of
fluid in the reservoir.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill any fluid when
filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe
away spilled fluid immediately.
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before each use.
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Brake Lever Lock

Check to make sure the brake lever lock
engages properly and that the brake
(when engaged) locks the wheels.
1. Pump the brake lever 2 or 3 times.
2. Engage the brake lever lock.
3. Attempt to push the ATV.
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NOTE: The brake lever lock must
lock the wheels. If it doesn't, take the
ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer for service.

Brake Hoses

Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake
hoses for cracks or other damage. If
found, take the ATV to an authorized
Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have the brake
hoses replaced.

Brake Pads

The clearance between the brake pads
and brake discs is adjusted automatically
as the brake pads wear. The only mainte-
nance that is required is replacement of
the brake pads when they show excessive
wear. Check the thickness of each of the
brake pads as follows:
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake
pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is less
than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the ATV
to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer to have brake pads replaced.
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