Protective Rubber Boots - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

Foot Brake Pedal (Main)
The foot brake must be maintained to be
fully functional.
! WARNING
Be sure to inspect the foot brake
system before each use. Always
maintain brakes according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
1. Check the brake fluid level in the res-
ervoir. The fluid level must be main-
tained between the MAX and MIN
level marks. If the level in the reser-
voir is low, add DOT 4 brake fluid.
2. Press the foot brake pedal several
times to check for firmness.
3. If the pedal is not firm, the system
must be bled.
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NOTE: Take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for this
service.
Emergency/Parking
Brake
Check to make sure the emergency/park-
ing brake engages properly and that the
brake (when engaged) locks the wheels.
1. Engage the emergency/parking
brake.
2. Attempt to push the ATV.
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NOTE: The emergency/parking
brake must lock the wheels. If it
doesn't, take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for ser-
vice.
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.
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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 automati-
cally as the brake pads wear. The only
maintenance that is required is replace-
ment 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.
4. Install the wheel and tighten to 40
ft-lb.
PROTECTIVE RUBBER
BOOTS
The protective boots
inspected periodically according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
PR376B
should be