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! WARNING
Do not overfill the gas tank.
Tighten the gas tank cap securely after filling the tank.
Break-In Procedure
After the completion of the break-in period, the engine oil and oil fil-
ter should be changed. Other maintenance after break-in should
include checking of all prescribed adjustments and tightening of all
fasteners. At the discretion and expense of the owner/operator, the
ATV may be taken to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this
initial service.
Engine
New ATV's and renewed ATV engines require a "break-in" period.
The first month is most critical to the life of this ATV. Proper opera-
tion during this break-in period will help assure maximum life and
performance from the ATV.
During the first 10 hours of operation, always use less than ½ throttle.
Varying the engine RPM during the break-in period allows the com-
ponents to "load" (aiding the engine/transmission component mating
process) and then "unload" (allowing components to cool). Although
it is essential to place some stress on the engine components during
break-in, care should be taken not to overload the engine too often.
Do not pull a trailer during the break-in period.
When the engine starts, allow it to warm up properly. Idle the engine
several minutes until the engine has reached normal operating tem-
perature. Do not idle the engine for excessively long periods of time.
Brakes
Brake pads must be burnished to achieve full braking effectiveness.
Braking distance will be extended until brake pads are properly bur-
nished. To properly burnish the brakes, use following procedure:
CAUTION
TO PROPERLY BURNISH THE BRAKES, USE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURE:
• Choose an area sufficiently large to safely accelerate ATV
to 30 mph and to brake to a stop.
• Accelerate to 30 mph; then compress brake lever to decel-
erate to 0-5 mph.
• Repeat procedure twenty times.
! WARNING
Do not attempt sudden stops or put yourself into a situation
where a sudden stop will be required until the brake pads are
properly burnished.
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