Arctic Cat ZR 900 Series 2006 Operator's Manual page 31

If this occurs, the brake fluid
requires a cool-down period
before the brakes will again
function properly. This cool-
down period will vary depend-
ing upon the ambient air tem-
perature and the temperature of
the brake fluid. If loss of brakes
has occurred because of high
fluid temperatures, do not oper-
ate the snowmobile until the
cool-down period has expired
and brake lever firmness has
returned.
! 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 mois-
ture in the system as moisture in
the brake fluid lowers the boil-
ing 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 substi-
tute 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
b r a ke f l u i d . B r ak e los s ca n
result. Check brake fluid level
and pad wear before each use.
Brake loss can result in severe
injury or even death.
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3. Never ride the brake. Even
maintaining 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
parking brake and should not be
applied for periods exceeding 5
minutes. NEVER OPERATE
THE SNOWMOBILE WITH
THE BRAKE LEVER LOCK
ENGAGED.
! WARNING
The brake lever lock is not a
parking brake and should not be
applied for periods exceeding 5
minutes. The brake lever lock
maintains the brake lever in the
compressed position and main-
tains pressure against the brake
disc; however, after a period of
time, the pressure applied to the
brake disc may relax below the
amount required to hold the
snowmobile stationary.
5. Pumping the brake lever is per-
missible; however, if pumping
the brake lever more than twice
is necessary to obtain the neces-
sary stopping power, immedi-
ately take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmo-
bile dealer for service. If not
under warranty, this service is at
the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS